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.
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.
These new California laws go into effect in 2026
The new laws signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom address issues that continue to impact Californians such as consumer protections, labor and workplace rights, education, and immigration.
The new laws signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom address issues that continue to impact Californians such as consumer protections, labor and workplace rights, education, and immigration.
$490 fines begin: California's EV carpool decal program is officially over
The grace period for solo electric vehicle drivers to use carpool lanes ended Monday, Dec. 1 after the Trump administration stopped the Clean Air Vehicle decal program.
The grace period for solo electric vehicle drivers to use carpool lanes ended Monday, Dec. 1 after the Trump administration stopped the Clean Air Vehicle decal program.
Mosquitoes found in Iceland for the first time, leaving only one mosquito-free spot on Earth
If you want to visit a place with no mosquitoes, you’ll have to go south – far south.
If you want to visit a place with no mosquitoes, you’ll have to go south – far south.
Santa Monica Bay faces pollution concerns after Palisades Fire
Researchers are raising alarms about potential hazards in the water and on the beaches of Santa Monica Bay following recent storms and the lingering effects of the Palisades Fire.
Researchers are raising alarms about potential hazards in the water and on the beaches of Santa Monica Bay following recent storms and the lingering effects of the Palisades Fire.
All El Segundo Chevron refinery workers accounted for after massive fire erupts at facility
Officials confirmed all employees at a Chevron refinery in El Segundo are accounted for after a massive fire sent a giant fireball into the air.
Officials confirmed all employees at a Chevron refinery in El Segundo are accounted for after a massive fire sent a giant fireball into the air.
These are the greenest cities in the U.S. in 2025, data shows
A new report highlights cities that perform a lot of environmentally friendly practices to preserve the planet, and here’s where your area ranks.
A new report highlights cities that perform a lot of environmentally friendly practices to preserve the planet, and here’s where your area ranks.
Trump nixed Clean Air Vehicle program for half million Californians. What now?
The Clean Air Vehicle decal program is ending in California, which means those stickers will no longer allow electric vehicles in the carpool lane.
The Clean Air Vehicle decal program is ending in California, which means those stickers will no longer allow electric vehicles in the carpool lane.
New land movement in Rancho Palos Verdes sparks concerns
Four homes were damaged over the weekend after an estimated 300 to 400 feet of bluff along Marguerite Drive collapsed, dropping 50 to 60 feet toward the ocean.
Four homes were damaged over the weekend after an estimated 300 to 400 feet of bluff along Marguerite Drive collapsed, dropping 50 to 60 feet toward the ocean.