12+ hour, 41+ min ago   (623+ words) "It's so important to use evidence-based decision making to tackle these fires." A study highlighted by science communicator Ross Reid found that one of the strongest predictors of wildfire risk may be something many people use every day: roads. The…...

12+ hour, 52+ min ago   (714+ words) "It really felt like, oh, I'm taking a step towards coming back home." As Southern California heads into an El Niño winter, people recovering from the Eaton and Palisades fires are being told to prepare for the possibility of heavy…...

17+ hour, 51+ min ago   (543+ words) "People would rather ruin perfectly good food than walk over to the other section of the store." When a refrigerated item is abandoned in the wrong aisle, store workers often have little choice but to throw it away. Writing on…...

19+ hour, 58+ min ago   (672+ words) The facility may end up running only on natural gas. Los Angeles' biggest gas-fired power plant was supposed to be headed toward a cleaner future. Instead, the city's $800 million plan to add hydrogen-capable turbines at the beachside Scattergood Generating Station…...

20+ hour, 42+ min ago   (635+ words) "Mine was just installed in NorCal and now they are telling me I need a transformer upgrade." A Georgia homeowner preparing for a direct Tesla solar installation got a flood of practical advice after turning to r/TeslaSolar for last-minute…...

1+ day, 56+ min ago   (709+ words) Some of the highest heat-index readings were seen in Central and South Central L.A. Southern California humidity hits an all-time high after 46 years, putting a question mark on the state's trademark "dry heat." A spell of unusual moisture has driven humidity…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago   (569+ words) Pasadena leaders are weighing two housing ideas to move people out of homelessness more quickly: using an existing motel for temporary stays and installing 3D-printed units made from recycled materials. According to Pasadena Now, the Pasadena Human Services Commission is…...

1+ day, 19+ hour ago   (674+ words) "Every day I get to watch our youth show up powerfully, and that is an investment well placed." At Scholarship Prep South Bay in Wilmington, Calif., school leaders say an attendance strategy centered on basic needs, trust, and community care…...

1+ day, 9+ hour ago   (549+ words) "If you don't have one, you can't do balcony solar." One California homeowner hoping to cut utility costs with a small plug-in solar setup got a blunt warning from fellow DIYers: Saving money on electricity may be possible, but only…...

1+ day, 10+ hour ago   (509+ words) "Badgers are very protective and can be aggressive if they feel threatened." A countryside walk in Nottinghamshire turned into a two-day rescue mission after a terrier disappeared underground in a badger warren. Rescuers eventually found the dog safely, but they…...