California Earthquakes 2026: Series of Tremors Rattles Central Valley and Bay Area
California experienced a series of earthquakes in 2026, shaking communities from the Central Valley to the Bay Area and prompting USGS monitoring alerts.
Southern California Heat Wave 2026: Temperatures Soar Past 120°F as Warnings Expand
Southern California is gripped by a dangerous heat wave pushing temperatures above 120°F, prompting urgent health warnings and cooling centre openings.
Woodside Fire Sonoma County: 143 Acres Burn Along Highway 1 as Evacuations Ordered
The Woodside Fire broke out on July 30, 2026 at approximately 1:45 p.m. near Timber Cove along Highway 1 in western Sonoma County, California.
Jackie the Bald Eagle Receives Life-Saving Blood Transfusion from Zoo Eagle Spirit: Recovery Update
Big Bear's Jackie bald eagle (Patient 26-519) receives blood transfusion from Spirit, a zoo eagle at CALM in Bakersfield. Recovery: perching and eating.
Judge Halts Sable Offshore Pipeline Restart Amid $2.5M Daily Loss Claim
A Santa Barbara Superior Court judge has stopped Sable Offshore from restarting its oil pipeline – the same one that caused the devastating 2015 Refugio Oil Spill. Judge Donna Geck issued a
Rahul Somvanshi
Big Bear Eaglet Sunny Takes Flight at 90 Days, Gizmo Still Nesting
In a moment watched by thousands of online viewers, Sunny, one of two eaglets born to Big Bear’s famous bald eagle pair Jackie and Shadow, has left the nest. The young eagle
California Bolsters Public Safety with 339 New Officers Amid Recruitment Challenges
California welcomed 339 new public safety officers last week, a much-needed addition to the state’s emergency response capabilities. At a ceremony held May 30, Gov. Newsom offered his congratulations to the new
Govind Tekale
Big Bear Eaglet Sunny Hovers for 3.3 Seconds, Drawing 46,000 Live Viewers
After weeks of preparation, Sunny, one of two young bald eagles in Big Bear, achieved a significant milestone in her journey toward independence. During a windy afternoon on May 29, 2025, Sunny
Karmactive Staff
SpaceX Marks 450 Falcon 9 Landings With Dual Coast Starlink Launches
SpaceX just reached a major milestone with its 450th successful Falcon 9 booster landing during a busy weekend of satellite launches from both U.S. coasts. The company’s Falcon 9 rocket blasted off
Salton Sea Restoration Hits 2,000 Acres as East Pond Expansion Triggers Next 9,000-Acre Phase
California’s first major habitat restoration project at the shrinking Salton Sea reached a key milestone with water now flowing into the East Pond Expansion. This progress marks a turning point in long-running
Joby Aviation Flies Two eVTOL Air Taxis as FAA Certification Hits 43% and Toyota Commits $500M More
Joby Aviation flew two electric air taxis at the same time on May 9, 2025, in Marina, California. This test brings flying taxis closer to reality for everyday travel. Just two weeks
Sonali Tiwary
Hyundai Hydrogen Truck Covers 8M Miles in 13 Nations with 450-Mile Range and 82,000-Pound Hauling
Hyundai unveiled its upgraded XCIENT hydrogen-powered truck at a clean transportation show in California last month. The truck runs on hydrogen fuel cells instead of diesel – imagine a bigger, more powerful
Karmactive Team
Golden Mussel Invasion Threatens California Water Systems: Same Species Costs South America $50M Yearly
The golden mussel has arrived in California, and water managers are racing to stop its spread before this thumbnail-sized invader wreaks havoc on our pipes, pumps, and wildlife. First detected in October
California Funds $1.7B in Road Repairs With $195M to One Highway and $86.5M for Fire-Hit LA Roads
California is directing $1.7 billion to repair and strengthen its highways, including $86.5 million specifically for roads damaged by recent Los Angeles fires. The money will fix damaged roads, strengthen hillsides, and