Warming waters: El Niño brings stingrays, humpback whales, and hammerhead sharks to Southern California
Warmer Pacific Ocean waters driven by El Niño are bringing stingrays, humpback whales, and rare hammerhead sharks to Southern California beaches amid global heat records.
Warmer Pacific Ocean waters driven by El Niño are bringing stingrays, humpback whales, and rare hammerhead sharks to Southern California beaches amid global heat records.
Boyle Heights residents angry as Lineage warehouse cleanup deadline approaches
Multibillion-dollar company Lineage confirmed it will fail to meet Friday's 45-day city deadline to clear rotting food waste from its fire-damaged warehouse in Boyle Heights.
Multibillion-dollar company Lineage confirmed it will fail to meet Friday's 45-day city deadline to clear rotting food waste from its fire-damaged warehouse in Boyle Heights.
Sugar-based plastics could offer solution to microplastic pollution
Researchers are investigating new ways to produce plant-based plastics from sugar, aiming to offer a sustainable alternative that could help reduce global microplastic pollution.
Researchers are investigating new ways to produce plant-based plastics from sugar, aiming to offer a sustainable alternative that could help reduce global microplastic pollution.
Trump administration looking to expand offshore drilling in California
A new federal review could pave the way for offshore drilling along the California coast.
A new federal review could pave the way for offshore drilling along the California coast.
NOAA says July was warmest month in US history, surpassing 1936 Dust Bowl heat
July was the hottest month on record, according to the NOAA.
July was the hottest month on record, according to the NOAA.
El Niño surge: Scientists warn strengthening Pacific event threatens to eclipse 2024 global heat records
A powerful El Niño combined with human-caused global warming is driving ocean heat to record levels, raising the odds that 2026 could become the hottest year on record.
A powerful El Niño combined with human-caused global warming is driving ocean heat to record levels, raising the odds that 2026 could become the hottest year on record.
Leonardo DiCaprio, Jeff Bezos commit $200 million to save endangered species
Leonardo DiCaprio and Jeff Bezos are joining forces in an effort to help save some of the world's rarest animals.
Leonardo DiCaprio and Jeff Bezos are joining forces in an effort to help save some of the world's rarest animals.
California ranks dead last in affordability, No. 35 overall in 2026 Best States list
California landed at No. 35 in U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 Best States rankings, scoring high in health care but ranking last in opportunity due to high costs.
California landed at No. 35 in U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 Best States rankings, scoring high in health care but ranking last in opportunity due to high costs.
Boyle Heights residents call for evacuation order amid dangerous fly infestation
Boyle Heights residents are demanding a mandatory evacuation order as tons of rotting food from a June fire at the Lineage cold storage facility cause a severe stench and an explosion of dangerous flies.
Boyle Heights residents are demanding a mandatory evacuation order as tons of rotting food from a June fire at the Lineage cold storage facility cause a severe stench and an explosion of dangerous flies.
California among top 3 destinations for weather-driven interstate moves, survey finds
A Redfin survey reveals better weather is the primary driver for out-of-state moves, with California ranking among the top three state destinations for relocating Americans.
A Redfin survey reveals better weather is the primary driver for out-of-state moves, with California ranking among the top three state destinations for relocating Americans.
First-known freshwater contagious cancer spreading among catfish in Vermont lake
The first-ever transmissible cancer to spread among fish in a freshwater setting has been discovered among brown bullhead catfish in Lake Memphremagog.
The first-ever transmissible cancer to spread among fish in a freshwater setting has been discovered among brown bullhead catfish in Lake Memphremagog.
Microplastics detected in most heart attack patients' blood in startling new study
Most heart attack patients have significantly higher concentrations of micro- and nanoplastics in their blood compared to individuals with stable heart conditions, new research found.
Most heart attack patients have significantly higher concentrations of micro- and nanoplastics in their blood compared to individuals with stable heart conditions, new research found.
Speeding costs US drivers $22M, saves less than a minute, study finds
Researchers show that the costs of going over the posted speed limits do not appear to outweigh the time saved by speeding.
Researchers show that the costs of going over the posted speed limits do not appear to outweigh the time saved by speeding.
Universal Studios' new 'Fast & Furious' coaster sparks backlash from neighbors over screams
Park engineers are using on-track sound monitors and installing barriers to mitigate the noise.
Park engineers are using on-track sound monitors and installing barriers to mitigate the noise.
What is Code Purple air quality? What Code Orange, Red and Purple mean
Air quality alerts can change quickly during wildfire smoke events. Here’s what Code Orange, Code Red, Code Purple and Code Maroon mean, and when you should limit time outside.
Air quality alerts can change quickly during wildfire smoke events. Here’s what Code Orange, Code Red, Code Purple and Code Maroon mean, and when you should limit time outside.
Thousands of giant lion's mane jellyfish sightings trigger public safety alerts for New England beachgoers
Officials across New England are warning residents about the sea animals that can pose a serious threat to beachgoers.
Officials across New England are warning residents about the sea animals that can pose a serious threat to beachgoers.
Keystone Pipeline hit with proposed massive multi-million dollar fine
A proposed legal settlement with the U.S. government would require the Keystone Pipeline system’s operator to pay a $26.9 million civil penalty over a major oil spill in Kansas in December 2022.
A proposed legal settlement with the U.S. government would require the Keystone Pipeline system’s operator to pay a $26.9 million civil penalty over a major oil spill in Kansas in December 2022.
Trump administration to allow drilling, mining on critical wildlife habitats
The Trump administration is rolling back more protections under the Endangered Species Act with a new policy that will allow drilling, mining and logging on critical wildlife habitats.
The Trump administration is rolling back more protections under the Endangered Species Act with a new policy that will allow drilling, mining and logging on critical wildlife habitats.
Boyle Heights reeling from Lineage warehouse fire aftermath amid toxic stench, health issues
Three weeks after a massive fire broke out at the Lineage cold food storage warehouse in Boyle Heights, residents and business owners are reporting severe headaches, eye irritation, and breathing problems from the aftermath.
Three weeks after a massive fire broke out at the Lineage cold food storage warehouse in Boyle Heights, residents and business owners are reporting severe headaches, eye irritation, and breathing problems from the aftermath.
2,000-gallon sewage spill shuts down stretch of Laguna Beach through 4th of July weekend
A malfunctioning sewer pump has forced the closure of a quarter-mile stretch of Laguna Beach over the Fourth of July weekend due to a 2,000-gallon raw sewage spill.
A malfunctioning sewer pump has forced the closure of a quarter-mile stretch of Laguna Beach over the Fourth of July weekend due to a 2,000-gallon raw sewage spill.