Jacob Margolis

Los Angeles

Science Reporter at KPCC-FM (Pasadena, CA)

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The LA fires left behind millions of tons of debris, some of it toxic. Where does it all go?

3 weeks ago | laist.com | Jacob Margolis

For more than two months, the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers has been leading efforts to clear properties damaged in the Eaton and Palisades fires to prepare them for rebuilding. The operation includes scraping the top six inches of soil and ash, cutting down damaged trees, removing concrete walls and foundations compromised by heat and pulling gnarled melted metal for recycling.
LA County could fund lead tests for homes downwind of Eaton Fire

4 weeks ago | laist.com | Jacob Margolis

Topline: The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors is expected to vote later today on whether to allocate $3 million for residents in the area who want to test their soil for lead. The funds are intended to help people whose intact properties are in the Eaton Fire burn scar or within one mile downwind, and who may struggle to get testing subsidized through their insurance or cleanup programs run by the federal government.
A 5.2 magnitude quake strikes northeast of San Diego

1 month ago | laist.com | Jacob Margolis

LAist relies on reader donations to power our nonprofit newsroom. Support LAist by giving now . A 5.2 magnitude earthquake struck northeast of San Diego at about 10:08 a.m. on Monday. Shaking was felt as far away as Los Angeles County. Nearly a dozen aftershocks magnitude 2.0 and above followed shortly after. The shaking ranked "strong" on the Modified Mercalli Intensity Scale, indicating that light damage is likely.
Elevated levels of lead found downwind from Eaton Fire burn area

1 month ago | laist.com | Jacob Margolis

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LA trash fees could soon nearly double. Here's what you should know

1 month ago | laist.com | Jacob Margolis

LAist relies on reader donations to power our nonprofit newsroom. Support LAist by giving now . The city of Los Angeles could soon raise trash collection rates for the first time in 15 years, nearly doubling what some residents pay. Single-family homes could climb from $36.32 per month to $65.93 by the 2029-30 fiscal year, while multi-family units could rise to the same rate from $24.33The cost of extra trash containers could triple to $18.44.
LA ist - State Farm rate hike

1 month ago | consumerwatchdog.org | Jacob Margolis |La Ist

By Jacob Margolis, LA ISTA hearing kicked off at the California Insurance Department’s office in Oakland Monday morning as part of the process to determine whether State Farm can institute substantial rate hikes across California. The requested increases include 22% for homeowners and 15% for condo owners and renters. State Farm asked for an emergency rate hike in February following the deadly L.A. fires, for which the company estimates it will pay out $7.6 billion.
Will your insurance go up? State Farm rate hike hearing kicks off today

1 month ago | laist.com | Jacob Margolis

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Heat wave is bearing down on Southern California this week

1 month ago | laist.com | Jacob Margolis

Topline: As the sea breeze weakens and high pressure builds over the area, a heat wave is going to bake Southern California this week. Temperatures are expected to hit summer levels between Wednesday and Friday. The forecast: Upper 80s along the coast, 90s in the valleys and mid-90s in the deserts. That's about 15 degrees above average for this time of year. This weekend: Temperatures should drop back to around normal by Sunday.
How much toxic heavy metal is in that bright red fire retardant? We had it tested to find out

1 month ago | laist.com | Jacob Margolis

Not long after the Palisades Fire broke out Jan. 7, firefighting aircraft began drawing bright red lines with fire retardant across the Santa Monica Mountains, in an effort to slow and contain the flames. By the time the fire was out about three weeks later, the MD-87s, S-2Ts and mammoth DC-10s had performed more than 280 drops across 20 square miles, according to data from Cal Fire obtained via public records requests.
Go beyond the beefsteak: Tomato-maniac shares six varieties you should plant this year

1 month ago | laist.com | Jacob Margolis

Spring's here, which means if you're a gardener, it's time to plant some tomatoes. And for many Southern Californians on the hunt for unique varieties, that means a trip to Tomatomania, a popup nursery that shows up across the region. On Friday, they kicked off their largest event of the year at Tapia Bros in Encino. Tomatomania began in Pasadena 25 years ago and now features more than 180 varieties.

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