The western Joshua tree needs protection under the California Endangered Species Act because of threats from climate change and habitat destruction, the Center for Biological Diversity said in a petition
Officials say two Southern California desert communities struck by last week’s powerful earthquakes may have sustained as little damage as they did because they have no tall buildings, and
A sprawling military base in the Southern California desert remains closed to non-essential personnel as damage assessments continue following last week’s powerful earthquakes.
Spokeswoman Margo Allen said Tuesday that