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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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