Flock of unsuspecting Canada Geese land in La Brea Tar Pits, treated for burns
The geese are being cared for at Bird Rescue's Los Angeles Wildlife Center.
Colorado River cuts: Western states will not lose as much water in 2024
The U.S. government in 2021 announced cuts that hit Arizona particularly hard. Last year, those cuts grew more severe thanks to continued drought, poor precipitation and less runoff from the river’s Rocky Mountains source.
EPA investigating how California manages its water following complaints from tribes
Native tribes say the state's relying on outdated water rules, leading to overgrowths of algae and bacteria, preventing the tribes from performing cultural and religious practices.
Maui officials, scientists warn after flames flicker out, toxic particles will remain
The fire melted metals and plastics from cars, homes, and gas stations, leaving behind an odor of noxious fumes, toxic debris, and particulate matter that could make people sick.
July 2023 was officially Earth's hottest month on record - by a wide margin
The European climate monitoring organization made it official Tuesday: July 2023 was Earth's hottest month on record. And by a wide margin.
Plans to fight climate change with trees hampered by seedling shortage, study says
This shortage is occurring as government and private funding is being invested in planting trees to cool cities, reduce air pollution and protect water.
Antarctica gets ‘taste of summer’ as watermelons bloom in coldest place on Earth
August is the coldest winter month at the arctic station Vostok, when temperatures average nearly 92 degrees below zero.
King Tides return to Orange County, causing flooding in some coastal communities
King Tides happen between three and four times a year, usually during a full moon.
California waves are getting bigger as Earth warms, research finds
New research looked at the height of waves off California's coast over the last 90 years, and found that average winter wave heights have grown by as much as a foot since 1970.
'Fire tornadoes' erupt in York Fire in Mojave Desert
The York Fire has burned more than 80,000 acres near the California-Nevada border, with crews battling multiple fire whirls.
Warnings issued for 9 LA Co. beaches due to high bacteria levels
Health officials are warning against swimming and playing in the water at nine LA County beaches, including the beach surrounding the Santa Monica Pier.
Newport Beach beaches remain off limits after sewage spill
A 140-gallon spill caused a sewer main break near the Aloha Drive Bridge in Newport Beach. A section of ocean water in the Newport Bay area remains off limits.
Cleanup begins at massive homeless RV encampment in Playa del Rey
From a woman throwing human feces at another woman, to fires in protected wetlands, community advocates say they've been trying to clean up the area for years.
Newport Beach ferry owner fighting to meet California's emission goal deadline
The ferry company is fighting to stay open as state regulators are demanding the engines be replaced with newer and cleaner models by the end of 2025.
July on track to be Earth's hottest month on record
Another month of record-breaking heat has brought the world into uncharted territory, scientists say.
Santa Monica Bluffs emergency repairs above the PCH prompt road closures
Several major freeway and roads reopened after crews rushed to repair a portion of the Santa Monica Bluffs that appeared to be in danger of crumbling and falling onto the busy Pacific Coast Highway.
2024 Olympics: New torch unveiled with carbon footprint in mind
The torch that will be used to carry the Olympic flame around France and on its final leg at the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Games next July is a sleek silver-colored steel cylinder gracefully tapered at both ends that is being made in limited numbers to save resources.
Fossil of 94-million-year-old sea creature found in Utah
The research team concluded that the specimen was potentially the oldest mosasaur ever found.
The Anthropocene: Scientists say this lake marks the start of a new geologic epoch
Scientists say the new chapter in history shows the power — and hubris — of humankind.