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Despite flood damage, Highway 2 through Wrightwood reopened after a closure on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026. (Photo by Anjali Sharif-Paul, The Sun/SCNG)

Portion of Highway 2 to Wrightwood, Mountain High reopens after storm damage

After devastating floods on Christmas Eve, part of the highway has reopened. Mountain High is hoping cold weather will come so it too can reopen for skiers and snowboarders.

A section of a large pine tree came down on two cars in the 19600 block of Leadwell Street in Reseda during a recent rainstorm. (Photo by KNN)

More rain expected Monday in parts of Southern California

Motorists are advised to stay off the roads if possible and to exercise extreme caution...

Susan Pinto, with the umbrella, and other area residents walk along a closed Topanga Canyon Blvd. at Robinson Road on a rainy Monday morning, Feb. 5, 2024. (Photo by Dean Musgrove, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)

3.6-mile stretch of Topanga Canyon Boulevard to close because of possible mudslides

Caltrans cites "saturated conditions" and says crews "will monitor and reassess road conditions daily as...

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High wind warning in place for 5 Freeway north of LA for Thursday – gusts may reach 65 mph

5 Freeway corridor near Santa Clarita, Southern Ventura County Mountains and Northern Ventura County Mountains are the focus of a high wind warning issued at 1:59 a.m. on Wednesday by the National Weather Service. The warning is valid for Thursday,...

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Turf replacement rebate more than doubles in Southern California, MWD announces

Beginning Monday, MWD will raise its turf replacement rebate for non-residential property owners from $3 per square foot to $7.

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Desert bighorn sheep in the Soda Mountains, near the Mojave National Preserve. (Photo courtesy of Michael Gordon)

State officials recommend approval of controversial solar project near Baker

An alternative design would include a quarter-mile buffer zone to protect desert bighorn sheep habitat, migration and grazing.

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The 7-foot tall 2026 numerals are displayed at an illumination ceremony in Times Square, Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Gray)

Save money, get organized, live better: Common New Year’s resolutions can also cut climate impact

A few choices that could make a difference for you and the climate.

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Portion of Highway 2 to Wrightwood, Mountain High reopens after storm damage

More rain expected Monday in parts of Southern California

3.6-mile stretch of Topanga Canyon Boulevard to close because of possible mudslides

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High wind warning in place for 5 Freeway north of LA for Thursday – gusts may reach 65 mph

High wind warning in place for 5 Freeway through Grapevine until Thursday evening – gusts may reach 60 mph

5 Freeway north of LA placed under a high wind watch Wednesday and Thursday – wind gusts reaching 65 mph

5 Freeway through Grapevine placed under a high wind watch Wednesday and Thursday – gusts could peak at 60 mph

drought

Turf replacement rebate more than doubles in Southern California, MWD announces

Environment

State officials recommend approval of controversial solar project near Baker

A rare whale is having an encouraging season for births. Scientists warn it might still go extinct

Record $9.6 million fine for Third Coast after substantial oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico

Landslide closes section of beach trail in south San Clemente, rail service still operating

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Save money, get organized, live better: Common New Year’s resolutions can also cut climate impact

‘Trump’s EPA’ in 2025: A fossil fuel-friendly approach to deregulation

2025 was one of three hottest years on record, scientists say

California couple creates one of the most sustainable homes in the nation

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