There'll be high temperatures and elevated fire risk through Tuesday while larger fires continue to burn across the state. Populations of the western burrowing owl have been threatened by development across the state, and the species is now one step closer to seeing state protections. LA Angels rookie and relief pitcher Ben Joyce threw the MLB season's fastest pitch last night. Plus, more.

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There'll be high temperatures and elevated fire risk through Tuesday while larger fires continue to burn across the state. Populations of the western burrowing owl have been threatened by development across the state, and the species is now one step closer to seeing state protections. LA Angels rookie and relief pitcher Ben Joyce threw the MLB season's fastest pitch last night. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at <a href="http://laist.com/join" data-cms-ai="0">LAist.com/join</a> and by visiting <a href="https://laist.com/" data-cms-ai="0">https://laist.com</a>.

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