Spring has arrived, and so has the frenzy to help pollinators thrive. Homeowners everywhere are scrambling to “save the bees” ...

Should you use a glass or plastic hummingbird feeder? An expert weighs in on safety, cleanliness, and what's best for ...

Birding experts discuss what do hummingbirds eat—and how often they eat it. A hummingbird's diet includes more foods than you may think!

Feeders are popular for attracting these fascinating creatures, but as Karishma notes, "you may be putting the little birds ...

We've found seven useful tips for keeping ants away from your hummingbird feeders, so you don't need to deal with these pests ...

Environmental groups and tribal communities submitted written comments to state water regulators this week reiterating that the proposed Bay-Delta water management plan weakens water protections and ...

U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla rolled out two new water bills aimed at easing the state’s growing climate-driven water shortages and making water supplies more dependable across the state. The Making Our ...

SPARTANBURG — Spartanburg Water, the county’s largest publicly owned water utility, can set water rates, extend water lines, connect or disconnect service, award million-dollar contracts and even use ...

Overcoming his irrational fear of coconut products, Nicholas Jordan tests a lovely – and lowly – bunch of coconuts in a row If you value our independent journalism, we hope you’ll consider supporting ...

The whiplash winter of 2026 has put the snowpack well below average in watersheds for Modesto and nearby areas. Two caveats: The main storm season still has two months to go and reservoir storage is ...

Rachel Wittenberg from the State Water Board presents at the Patterson Library on Jan. 28, 2026. Kathleen Quinn The Modesto Bee Environmental justice nonprofit Valley Improvement Projects hosted a ...