Local resort operators know that when winter is slow to get started, snowmaking is key to getting people on the slopes.

Plan your Potato Chip Rock hike in winter for cooler weather, lighter crowds, and stunning Southern California views.

Close your eyes, take a deep breath and listen to the sounds around your L.A. neighborhood. You can hear the glorious roar of a leaf blower. And, ah yes, there’s the thrum of a police helicopter. Are ...

Southern California has many treasures, but believe it or not, nothing like this hidden gem. When most of us think of volcanoes, we think of molten lava spewing up from the earth and melting ...

The Nature Index 2025 Research Leaders — previously known as Annual Tables — reveal the leading institutions and countries/territories in the natural and health sciences, according to their output in ...

From Sunset Cliffs to Oceanside, San Diego County is embarking on a sea change in efforts to protect the coast. The seawalls, jetties and rip-rap that have been deployed for generations to combat wind ...

Nearly 900 acres at the edge of Yosemite returned to the Southern Sierra Miwuk for cultural stewardship and restoration.

If you buy into stereotypes and myths, the climate in Southern California is splendid and the people are laid back. Lies. The conditions are harsh, with crazy winds and parched terrain cooking up one ...

From the moment I set foot in the state, I knew that nature in California was something beyond exceptional. I’ve spent years exploring its landscapes, from towering mountains to sunbaked deserts, and ...

Wildfires in Southern California have prompted major discussions about water in the state, specifically how pressure was lost early in the Palisades Fire fight. The topic has become political.