Erosion closes road, parking lot and restrooms at Point Dume Beach
L.A. County closed several restrooms and road access at Point Dume Beach after high tides and surf caused…
In 2000, an aquarium plant escaped into California waters; removing the ‘killer algae’ took six years and over $7 million
Caulerpa taxifolia, commonly known as “killer algae,” originates from the tropical waters of the Caribbean Some of the…
California’s top shark tracker has a message for swimmers as great whites multiply: ‘They’re only there for one reason’
A surge in shark sightings has terrified Southern California beach-goers this summer, but a legendary shark tracker says…
Governor announces California’s statewide minimum wage to rise
By Lake County News Reports | Aug. 1, 2026 On Friday, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced California’s statewide minimum…
At California’s Pinnacles National Park, condor flock shrinks as lead poisoning persists
California’s iconic condors are still soaring over the Central Coast, but their local numbers are heading in the…
Governor Newsom announces California will raise statewide minimum wage
The increase is automatic under California law, which adjusts the minimum wage annually to keep pace with inflation.…
California’s 5 orphaned black bear cubs survived winter after state’s first fall release
California may have found a new approach for giving orphaned black bear cubs a better chance at returning…
California launches next phase of state cybersecurity plan as AI changes threat landscape
Why this matters Cyberattacks are becoming more frequent and more sophisticated. Criminals are increasingly using AI to create…
Cash-strapped UCLA researchers turn to OnlyFans to fund California study
Researchers at UCLA are turning to OnlyFans to fund their marmot research program — with plans to feature…
At Carpinteria City Beach in California, shark sighting prompts warning sign for beachgoers
Lifeguards posted a warning sign over the weekend after a shark was reportedly seen near Carpinteria City Beach…
California produced over half its May electricity from solar, a world record
California hit a major milestone in May, generating more than half its electricity from the sun in what…
Military Humanoid Robots Are Closer to Reality, California Company Says
It could be the title of a movie, ‘Humanoids for the Battlefield.’ But a California software company is…