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.
120 Bamboo Shoot Packages Recalled in California Due to Botulism Risk
A missing refrigeration label has turned into a serious health concern in California. AKT Trading Inc. pulled 120 packages of its seasoned bamboo shoots from store shelves this February after finding they
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U.S. Proposes 760,071 Acres of Critical Habitat for California’s Foothill Yellow-Legged Frog
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed protecting 760,071 acres of land for California’s foothill yellow-legged frogs. These small amphibians, known for their yellow belly and underside of their rear legs,
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California’s $310B High-Speed Rail Plan Targets 900K Jobs by 2050
Governor Gavin Newsom unveiled California’s State Rail Plan on January 7, 2025, a $310 billion initiative to create a zero-emission rail network connecting the state’s regions by 2050. The plan emerged alongside
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AI Identifies 1,301 Undocumented Orphaned Oil Wells in California and Oklahoma
In the sprawling expanse of America’s oil fields, a pressing environmental challenge lurks beneath the surface. Hundreds of thousands of abandoned oil and gas wells, remnants of 170 years of commercial drilling,
Norovirus Outbreaks Surge to 91 in Early December, Doubling Previous Records
The United States health system faces an intensifying challenge as norovirus cases surge to record levels. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports 91 outbreaks during the week of December
California Ground Squirrels Hunt Voles: 42% of Interactions Show Carnivorous Behavior
In a discovery that challenges decades of wildlife research, California ground squirrels have been observed hunting and consuming voles, marking the first documented evidence of widespread carnivorous behavior in this species. The
First Severe U.S. H5N1 Case; California Declares Emergency
The United States faces intensifying challenges in its battle against avian influenza A(H5N1) as federal health officials confirm the nation’s first severe human case in Louisiana, while California declares a state of
California’s $2.4B Delta Water Plan Faces Environmental Scrutiny
A moment defined as a watershed moment for California’s water management came, as the Newsom administration has proposed new rules for drawing water from the Central Valley’s Delta. The proposal is backed
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Lake Oroville Gains 76,686 Acre-Feet in 24 Hours, Climbs 18 Feet in November 2024 Amid Bomb Cyclone and Atmospheric Rivers
California’s Lake Oroville experienced one of its largest November water level changes in 2024, with the reservoir’s elevation rising by nearly 18 feet during the month. The reservoir’s levels shifted from 763.48
Walmart and NFWF Invest $34.5M to Protect Over 10 Million Acres of U.S. Wildlife Habitats in All 50 States
In a move that strengthens wildlife habitat protection across the United States, Walmart and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) have announced a $34.5 million investment over the next decade to