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    LA does have seasons -- at least plants think so

    Southern California doesn’t experience the seasons like a lot of America. The only things that fall from palm trees are fronds. Aside from fake snow at the Grove, you have to go to Big Bear to see winter.

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    Person smiling broadly wearing glasses and plaid shirt against ivy-covered wall background.By Steve Chiotakis • Nov 27, 2019 • 1 min read

    Southern California doesn’t experience the seasons like a lot of America. The only things that fall from palm trees are fronds. Aside from fake snow at the Grove, you have to go to Big Bear to see winter. But nature still knows the seasons are changing. We look at how fall, winter, summer and spring affect vegetation in Southern California.

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      Steve Chiotakis

      Afternoon News Anchor

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      Christian Bordal

      Managing Producer, Greater LA

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      Jenna Kagel

      Radio producer

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      Caleigh Wells

      Former KCRW climate reporter

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      Lila Higgins

      Senior Manager for Community Science at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County

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