A fast-growing brush fire has forced thousands of people to evacuate in a mountainous area north of Los Angeles.
The Canyon Fire ignited Thursday afternoon and grew to more than
Scientists say they have at last solved the mystery of what killed more than 5 billion sea stars off the Pacific coast of North America in a decade-long epidemic.
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California has completed assembly of the world's largest civilian helicopter firefighting fleet with the arrival of two final Fire Hawk helicopters, marking a stark contrast to federal cuts
A large great white shark estimated at 14-15 feet long was spotted just 50 yards from shore in Santa Monica Bay on Thursday, swimming near an unaware paddleboarder before heading
One of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded struck off Russia's sparsely populated Far East early Wednesday, sending tsunami waves into Japan, Hawaii and the U.S. West Coast.
One of the world's strongest earthquakes struck Russia's Far East early Wednesday, an 8.8-magnitude temblor that set off a tsunami in the northern Pacific region
A free online program exploring the cultural significance of trees in Pacific Palisades will examine how the community's horticultural heritage is inspiring recovery efforts following the devastating January
Nearly 600 California red-legged frog tadpoles were released into Santa Monica Mountains streams recently, marking an emergency conservation success for a species that vanished from the area more than 50
A UCLA-led research team has completed installation of 20 air quality monitoring stations across western Los Angeles County to help residents track air safety as communities recover from January'
The California Coastal Commission postponed a vote on a controversial dune restoration project that would transform nearly 40 acres of Santa Monica's beach, following fierce opposition from residents
Six months after devastating wildfires swept through Los Angeles communities, comprehensive testing shows Santa Monica Bay beaches are largely safe for recreation, while successful conservation efforts have returned endangered fish
The Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority will deploy more than 80 wildland fire-trained staff across its parklands Friday night as part of its annual Fourth of July public safety initiative.
