In Praise of the Bristlecone Pine, a California Icon | Essay
Californians have marked both our successes and our struggles with icons. The Bay Area has its Golden Gate…
This music-filled ‘Fishtival’ will wriggle ashore at Cabrillo Marine Aquarium – NBC Los Angeles
What to KnowFishtival 2026Cabrillo Marine AquariumSan PedroMay 27:30-11:59 p.m.$10 adult; $5 senior, student, and child When you’re the…
New Ruffin Canyon hiking trail connects Mission Valley and Serra Mesa after decades of delay – NBC 7 San Diego
A new hiking trail in San Diego’s Ruffin Canyon is now open, connecting the neighborhoods of Serra Mesa…
Audubon California’s Camila Bautista appointed to Salton Sea Conservancy Board | News
As the Habitat Representative of the conservancy board, our Salton Sea & Deserts Program Manager will champion conservation…
One injured in shooting near Sepulveda Middle School
One person was injured in a shooting near Sepulveda Middle School in the San Fernando Valley Wednesday afternoon,…
Earth Day joy will flower, with activities galore, at the Natural History Museum – NBC Los Angeles
What to KnowEarth Day FestivalNatural History Museum of Los Angeles CountyApril 199:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.Entry and most…
California establishes first new state conservancy in 15 years to save shrinking Salton Sea | News
SACRAMENTO — For decades, the Salton Sea has served as a shimmering but stark reminder of California’s environmental…
Roses are putting petal to the metal and blooming early at local gardens – NBC Los Angeles
Much of March showed a summer-like temperate in Southern California, leading to leaves leafing well before they usually…
Where to see blooming wildflowers in the East Bay this spring
Lots of rain this fall and winter set the stage for a strong wildflower showing this spring. Large…
Picture-perfect Berkeley viewpoints | Local Guides
With longer, brighter evenings as summer approaches, there’s extra time to end the day by taking a walk…
Battles over business regulation resume in California’s Capitol with new legislation | Dan Walters | Dan-walters
A nearly two-hour hearing in the Assembly Judiciary Committee Tuesday encapsulated the Capitol’s longest-running conflict — going at…
Tour a bright bouquet of Southern California gardens brimming with native plants – NBC Los Angeles
What to Know2026 Native Plant Garden TourPresented by the Theodore Payne Foundation$55One ticket covers Saturday and Sunday toursOver…