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Sammy Roth

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Climate writer focused on clean energy. Formerly L.A. Times and Palm Springs Desert Sun. Hosted Boiling Point and The Hatch podcasts. Dodgers fan, mountain hiker, Disneyland aficionado.

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Sammy Roth @sammyroth.bsky.social · 14h

Well, folks, personal news: After 7 years, today is my last day with @latimes.com.

It's been a privilege working with some of the world's best journalists at my hometown paper. Thank you to everyone who's read and supported my work.

I'm not done telling climate stories. More news to come.

Sammy Roth @sammyroth.bsky.social · 5h

Magnificent story from @lilaseidman.bsky.social about a plan to limit environmental damage caused by wild horses in California's Eastern Sierra — and the fascinating pushback, including from some local tribes: www.latimes.com/environment/...

Majestic wild horses are trampling Mono Lake’s otherworldly landscape. The feds plan a roundup

Federal officials plan to round up wild horses roaming the Eastern Sierra, citing hazards and damage. But local tribes and others seek a different outcome.

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Los Angeles Times @latimes.com · 7h

Dave Roberts explains why the Dodgers didn't use Roki Sasaki earlier in Game 2

Dave Roberts explains why the Dodgers didn't use Roki Sasaki earlier in Game 2

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts says he would love to use Roki Sasaki every game, but the team is still figuring out how much work he can handle.

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StuFalk @stufalk.bsky.social · 1d

Elected but Not Seated, Grijalva Waits to Sign Epstein Petition
The Democratic representative-elect won her Arizona seat overwhelmingly. But so far, the Republican speaker will not swear her in.

www.nytimes.com/2025/10/06/u...

Elected but Not Seated, Grijalva Waits to Sign Epstein Petition

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Sammy Roth @sammyroth.bsky.social · 6h

❤️❤️

Sammy Roth @sammyroth.bsky.social · 12h

Thank you, Dale!

Sammy Roth @sammyroth.bsky.social · 12h

More to come, promise!

Sammy Roth @sammyroth.bsky.social · 12h

Thank you Chanda!! Always so grateful for your support!

Sammy Roth @sammyroth.bsky.social · 12h

Thank you!!

Sammy Roth @sammyroth.bsky.social · 12h

Thank you, Dan!

Sammy Roth @sammyroth.bsky.social · 13h

Thank you, that's very kind!

Sammy Roth @sammyroth.bsky.social · 13h

Thank you, Clarke!

Sammy Roth @sammyroth.bsky.social · 13h

Thank you, Robin! And don't worry, I'm never leaving California.

Sammy Roth @sammyroth.bsky.social · 14h

Still a ton of great folks at LAT!

Sammy Roth @sammyroth.bsky.social · 14h

Well, folks, personal news: After 7 years, today is my last day with @latimes.com.

It's been a privilege working with some of the world's best journalists at my hometown paper. Thank you to everyone who's read and supported my work.

I'm not done telling climate stories. More news to come.

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Kevin Baxter 🏳️‍🌈🇺🇦🇵🇷 @kbaxter11.bsky.social · 1d

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'Pass the baton.' Dodgers finally get to Jesús Luzardo in pressure-packed seventh inning

Phillies starter Jesús Luzardo had set down 17 in a row, but after facing two Dodgers hitters in the seventh, he was gone.

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Sammy Roth @sammyroth.bsky.social · 20h

Inside the Mookie Betts play call that won NLDS Game 2 for the Dodgers www.latimes.com/sports/dodge...

Commentary: Inside the Mookie Betts play call that won NLDS Game 2 for the Dodgers

Mookie Betts made the decision the Dodgers should run the wheel play in an attempt to mitigate the Phillies' chances of advancing a runner to third. And the Dodgers executed it brilliantly.

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Los Angeles Times @latimes.com · 1d

Hernández: The Phillies are done, and the Dodgers' path to the World Series looks clear

Commentary: The Phillies are done, and the Dodgers' path to the World Series looks clear

Technically, the Dodgers still have to close out their NLDS against the Philadelphia Phillies. They still have to win the NL Championship Series. But they will.

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Los Angeles Times @latimes.com · 1d

Dodgers lean on big seventh inning to defeat Phillies and take 2-0 NLDS lead

Dodgers lean on big seventh inning to defeat Phillies and take 2-0 NLDS lead

The Dodgers find ways to capitalize better on their scoring chances, taking advantage of a four-run seventh inning to defeat the Philadelphia Phillies 4-3.

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Sammy Roth @sammyroth.bsky.social · 1d

Like @mollyknight.bsky.social said at some point this season, 2025 Dodgers are the worst best team I've ever seen. Holy moly.

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Nevada Current @nevadacurrent.com · 1d

“The big message is not all water savings are equal. Some projects saved water at a fraction of the cost of others.”

Paying farmers proves most cost-effective way to conserve Colorado River, study says • Nevada Current

The most cost-effective and quickest way to conserve the Colorado River’s shrinking water supply amid persistent drought and rapid population growth is changing how states handle the largest use of wa...

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Sammy Roth @sammyroth.bsky.social · 1d

Kristi Noem Says ICE Will Be ‘All Over’ the Super Bowl www.nytimes.com/2025/10/04/a...

Kristi Noem Says ICE Will Be ‘All Over’ the Super Bowl

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StuFalk @stufalk.bsky.social · 4d

Journalists at 3 Newspapers Quit Over Edits to a Charlie Kirk Story
The publications in Alaska lost significant staffing after the owners made changes to an article that had drawn criticism from a conservative Republican state lawmaker.

www.nytimes.com/2025/10/03/u...

Journalists at 3 Newspapers Quit Over Edits to a Charlie Kirk Story

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Sammy Roth @sammyroth.bsky.social · 1d

Dodgers Dugout: Looking back at Game 1 vs. the Phillies www.latimes.com/sports/dodge... @latimes.com

Dodgers Dugout: Looking back at Game 1 vs. the Phillies

That was quite the thrilling victory by the Dodgers over the Phillies in Game 1. Now, Game 2 awaits.

www.latimes.com

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Los Angeles Times @latimes.com · 3d

California's home insurer of last resort seeks 36% rate hike following January fires

California's home insurer of last resort seeks 36% rate hike following January fires

The California FAIR Plan Assn., which covers homeowners denied insurance, is seeking a 35.8% rate increase, though some policyholders could pay more or less depending on fire risk.

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Los Angeles Times @latimes.com · 1d

Free Press co-founder Bari Weiss named editor-in-chief of CBS News

Free Press co-founder Bari Weiss named editor-in-chief of CBS News

CBS News parent Paramount will also acquire The Free Press for $150 million in cash and stock.

www.latimes.com