CalMatters reports on the alarming issue of home development in highly flammable areas in the state of California.

Western Monarch Count observed a peak population of 9,119 Monarch butterflies in California this winter, marking a sharp decline in the last few years. The count, administered by ...

During the recent fires, many L.A. residents were inundated with information (and misinformation) about air quality. Here's the latest on a few spots where you can hike safely post-fires and not fret ...

In the early 1980s, a massive drought known as the "Great Dry" swept through eastern Australia. Massy's traditional farming practices had allowed his sheep to intensely graze the landscape, stripping ...

Things to Do in California - Seasonal Highlights . California's diverse array of landscapes – beaches, lakes, forests, mountains and deserts – make it one of th ...

Scientists have discovered evidence that California is actually peeling apart below the surface, as dense rocks under the ...

Grunion columnist Melissa Heckscher writes about theater, arts and other entertainment in and around the beach cities.

What Ignites Wildfires? Wildfires start with a seemingly harmless spark, but the consequences can be devastating. Lightning is a natural culprit, setting vegetation ablaze during thunderstorms.

A variety of new technologies aim to improve wildfire detection and help map the spread of blazes Embers from the Eaton Fire ...

The FBI has recorded a sharp spike in complaints that its own agents and employees have engaged in sexual misconduct, ranging ...

For the nature lover, Topanga is nothing short of paradise. The area boasts over 36 miles of hiking trails, ranging from easy ...

Colin Renfrew played a key part in transforming archaeology into a problem-oriented, theoretically explicit and ...