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Scientists are using drones to track damage to Redwood Forest from California drought.

Parrot drones track health of drought-ravaged sequoia trees ​​For almost a decade, scientist Todd Dawson has studied the giant sequoia trees of California's Whitaker Forest. But as the region suffers through a record-breaking drought, Dawson and his team are now getting some much needed help, by way of sensor-equipped drones

Could we see more gridlock? Protected bike lanes might come to NoHo’s Lankershim Boulevard next year.

Protected bike lanes might come to NoHo’s Lankershim Boulevard next year Plus pocket parks and and a public plaza.

California water savings 19.5 percent in October. What are things you have done to conserve water?

California water savings 19.5 percent in October, drought easing in parts of the state A wet start to the rainy season boosted the water conservation effort of urban Californians to 19.5 percent in October, climbing above last month’s totals but less than the 22.3 percent savings realized last year, the state water board reported

Senator Boxer protects endangered species over big farms during water rights fight.

Last-minute push for California drought legislation creates friction between Feinstein and Boxer House Republican leaders and California’s senior senator announced Monday a new attempt to pass legislation that would increase water deliveries to San Joaquin Valley agribusiness and Southern California.

Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, and West Hollywood gearing up to pass earthquake retrofit rules. Could high costs force property sales?

Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, and West Hollywood gearing up to pass earthquake retrofit rules Wood apartment buildings and others in these three cities could get seismic strengthening—a decision that would affect thousands of structures.