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Mountain lion P-22's health much better in latest checkup
Two years ago, images of his drooling, mange-ridden face shocked biologists and fans. Now, he's looking much better. Still, will he ever find a mate? → Read More
Water, water everywhere, but we still need to save
California has slipped in its water savings, missing its conservation target for the second month in a row. Cumulative savings remain above the mark. → Read More
King tides on Tuesday could bring 7-foot swells, possible flooding
Some of the year's highest tides occur around this time. This year, El Niño and 'the Blob' of warm water off our coast could push tide levels even higher. → Read More
Space network would detect future wildfires in minutes
The "constellation" of 200 satellites would provide round-the-clock monitoring of wildfires worldwide, with the expectation it would help prevent large multimillion-dollar fires. → Read More
Video: Drought has reduced birdsong in the San Gabriel Mountains
Jenny Rechel has used her ears to survey birds for nearly 20 years. Her data shows drought lessens the number of species in her study area even more than wildfires. → Read More
Threatened red-legged frogs return to the Santa Monica Mountains
Roughly 850 tadpoles, hatched from red-legged frog eggs, were released into the Santa Monica Mountains on Tuesday, marking the first time the threatened species has been reintroduced into the area after a decades-long absence. → Read More
New poison ban that aims to protect wildlife may hurt pets
Starting Tuesday, the ban removes some of the most powerful rat poisons from store shelves, but it also leaves a lot of other poisons in place. → Read More
Animal groups petition to restrict hybrid half-exotic cats as housepets
Animal welfare groups have petitioned the state to restrict the breeding and possession of hybrid cats, which result from crossbreeding of house cats and wild cats. → Read More
May was Earth's warmest on record
California's May was also hotter than normal. It's a sign of what the rest of summer will be like. → Read More
Study may explain how pollution causes heart disease
Scientists and clean air advocates knew that fine particles in the air, known as PM2.5, are correlated with deaths from cardiovascular disease. Now, they may know how. → Read More
Opposing meetings showcase divergent views on Santa Susana
One group wants a former rocket and nuclear test site returned to its former state; another prefers a scaled back cleanup that would allow the area to be used as open space. → Read More
California Drought News: F-words inspired by the drought
Farmers, fauna, and flooding — this drought is bringing a lot of F-words to mind. → Read More
Once-extinct gray wolves now protected by California
Gray wolves were hunted to extinction almost 90 years ago. A new litter of pups just over the border in Oregon may one day make California its home. → Read More
New video shows health improving for mountain lion P-22
The famous mountain lion was diagnosed with mange when scientists captured him months ago. The treatment they provided during that capture seems to have helped. → Read More
California Drought News: Water fights, rights and lobbying might
Growers are urging Congress to work fast to pass a water bill. Plus, our latest dryku. → Read More
Endagered steelhead trout spotted in Malibu Lagoon
The endangered trout hasn't been seen in the lagoon for decades. It's sighting could be proof that recent restoration efforts there are paying off. → Read More
County kicks in $5.2 million to buy James Cameron's land
The land is 703 acres of mostly untouched Santa Monica Mountain property. It's the largest privately-owned parcel of the mountains in Los Angeles County. → Read More
EPA tells Exide its lead emissions violated federal law
A troubled lead battery recycling facility in Vernon violated the Clean Air Act's emissions standards on more than 30 occasions, according to a notice of violation released Thursday by U. → Read More
Massive fish die-off in Marina Del Rey no cause for concern
A glittering sea of fish bodies made for gruesome images over the weekend, but scientists say the cause of the death was natural and not uncommon. → Read More
How to stay cool in the heat wave
Looking to beat the heat? Most people think of three methods: cooling centers, swimming pools and cranking the AC. Here's a status update on all three. → Read More