California has three new state parks: Here's where
Coinciding with Earth Day, Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday announced the addition of three new state parks in the Central Valley — pushing the statewide total to 283 parks — which he said is the biggest expansion of the park system in decades.
Coinciding with Earth Day, Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday announced the addition of three new state parks in the Central Valley — pushing the statewide total to 283 parks — which he said is the biggest expansion of the park system in decades.
Green Mountain State tops Hawaii, California for greenest state - See how your state ranks
Green is right there in the name, even if the meaning is different. Vermont, a state whose name is a blending of the French words for the color green and mountain, claimed the top spot in a recent analysis of the greenest states in terms of eco-friendliness.
Green is right there in the name, even if the meaning is different. Vermont, a state whose name is a blending of the French words for the color green and mountain, claimed the top spot in a recent analysis of the greenest states in terms of eco-friendliness.
Mayor Bass orders 60,000 solar street lights to fix LA backlog, theft
Mayor Karen Bass has signed an executive order for 60,000 solar-powered street lights in Los Angeles to improve safety and prevent copper wire theft.
Mayor Karen Bass has signed an executive order for 60,000 solar-powered street lights in Los Angeles to improve safety and prevent copper wire theft.
Spiders the size of a human hand are spreading throughout the US
The frightening, brightly-colored large spiders are back, and experts say they are spreading rapidly across the U.S.
The frightening, brightly-colored large spiders are back, and experts say they are spreading rapidly across the U.S.
Land movement in Rancho Palos Verdes accelerates after winter rains
Land movement in Rancho Palos Verdes is accelerating again, with parts of Portuguese Bend shifting about 2 inches per week after recent rainfall.
Land movement in Rancho Palos Verdes is accelerating again, with parts of Portuguese Bend shifting about 2 inches per week after recent rainfall.
New land movement reported in Rancho Palos Verdes
New land movement has been reported in the Rancho Palos Verdes area after recent winter storms.
New land movement has been reported in the Rancho Palos Verdes area after recent winter storms.
New land movement reported in Rancho Palos Verdes
New land movement has been reported in the Rancho Palos Verdes area after recent winter storms.
New land movement has been reported in the Rancho Palos Verdes area after recent winter storms.
Rattlesnake encounters increase as warmer weather brings more snakes to surface
Rattlesnake encounters are increasing across Southern California as warmer-than-normal weather brings more snakes to the surface, according to a local snake removal expert.
Rattlesnake encounters are increasing across Southern California as warmer-than-normal weather brings more snakes to the surface, according to a local snake removal expert.
Death Valley’s rare 2026 wildflower bloom: Everything you need to know
Death Valley National Park is reporting an above-average wildflower bloom for 2026, with peak viewing expected through March at lower elevations.
Death Valley National Park is reporting an above-average wildflower bloom for 2026, with peak viewing expected through March at lower elevations.
Southern California beaches could soon a become national park
The National Park Service is evaluating Los Angeles County beaches from Will Rogers to Torrance for potential inclusion in the National Park System.
The National Park Service is evaluating Los Angeles County beaches from Will Rogers to Torrance for potential inclusion in the National Park System.
Newsom dubs Trump as 'temporary' during global climate address
California Governor Gavin Newsom used the Munich Security Conference to critique President Donald Trump’s climate policy and announce a new economic partnership with Ukraine.
California Governor Gavin Newsom used the Munich Security Conference to critique President Donald Trump’s climate policy and announce a new economic partnership with Ukraine.
Sandy Steers, Big Bear wildlife activist and voice of Eagle Cam, dies
Sandy Steers, the longtime executive director of Friends of Big Bear Valley and creator of the popular Big Bear bald eagle nest cam, died Wednesday night.
Sandy Steers, the longtime executive director of Friends of Big Bear Valley and creator of the popular Big Bear bald eagle nest cam, died Wednesday night.
California approves controversial plan to wipe out Catalina Island’s deer herd
California has approved the Catalina Island Conservancy’s "Operation Protect Catalina Island," a multi-decade plan involving native plant restoration and invasive deer removal.
California has approved the Catalina Island Conservancy’s "Operation Protect Catalina Island," a multi-decade plan involving native plant restoration and invasive deer removal.
Ventura County community placed under permanent, year-round evacuation warning over landslide risk
Ventura County officials have issued a first-of-its-kind year-round evacuation warning for the coastal community of La Conchita, citing a highly saturated hillside that could collapse without warning.
Ventura County officials have issued a first-of-its-kind year-round evacuation warning for the coastal community of La Conchita, citing a highly saturated hillside that could collapse without warning.
Landfill collapse in Philippines leaves 2 people dead, dozens missing
A huge mound of garbage has collapsed in a waste segregation facility in a central Philippine city, killing two people and leaving at least 36 others missing, police say. Here's what we know.
A huge mound of garbage has collapsed in a waste segregation facility in a central Philippine city, killing two people and leaving at least 36 others missing, police say. Here's what we know.
Tesla loses title as world’s biggest electric vehicle maker
Tesla has officially ceded its position as the world's leading electric vehicle manufacturer to China's BYD after reporting a 9% drop in 2025 deliveries amid rising political friction and the loss of key U.S. tax incentives.
Tesla has officially ceded its position as the world's leading electric vehicle manufacturer to China's BYD after reporting a 9% drop in 2025 deliveries amid rising political friction and the loss of key U.S. tax incentives.
California plastic bag ban in effect: What to know
Shoppers using food assistance programs remain exempt from the paper bag fee.
Shoppers using food assistance programs remain exempt from the paper bag fee.
New laws going into effect in California in 2026
Some of the laws address immigration, crime, consumer protections, and education.
Some of the laws address immigration, crime, consumer protections, and education.
Newport Beach oil leak threatens homes as crews race to plug 'significant leak'
An abandoned oil well leak in a Newport Beach neighborhood has sparked a local emergency, and could even lead to homes being torn down.
An abandoned oil well leak in a Newport Beach neighborhood has sparked a local emergency, and could even lead to homes being torn down.
Los Angeles man quits job to clean city streets
Juan Naula, a Los Angeles resident, quit his full-time job to volunteer as a trash collector, highlighting the city's shortcomings in sanitation services.
Juan Naula, a Los Angeles resident, quit his full-time job to volunteer as a trash collector, highlighting the city's shortcomings in sanitation services.