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.
California’s Statewide Ban on Joshua Tree Damage Sets Stage for Ambitious Habitat Protection Goals to Prevent Extinction
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has released a 294-page draft conservation plan to protect Joshua trees from extinction, marking the state’s first-ever initiative to shield a species specifically from
Karmactive Staff
California Detects H5N1 Bird Flu in Raw Milk Amid 20% Sales Surge and 29 Reported Human Cases
California health officials detected H5N1 bird flu virus in raw milk from Raw Farm, prompting a voluntary recall of products with a November 27 expiration date. The discovery comes amid rising raw
Tejal Somvanshi
California Confirms First H5N1 Bird Flu Case in a Child Amid 65% of U.S. Dairy Herd Infections
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed the first case of H5N1 bird flu in a child in the United States, marking a development in the virus’s spread beyond
California Infant Death Linked to Yu Shang Listeria Outbreak: 72,240 Pounds of Meat Recalled Across 4 States
Having covered food safety for over four decades, this latest listeria outbreak brings a sobering reminder of how some challenges in our food system persist despite technological advances. A devastating listeria outbreak
California’s Mountain Fire Explodes to 20,000+ Acres Amid 80 MPH Winds — Over 800 Firefighters Mobilized as Homes Burn and Evacuations Expand
The Mountain Fire erupted at around 9 a.m. on November 6, 2024, near the 7900 block of Balcom Canyon Road and Bradley Road, north of the 118 Freeway in Ventura County. By
San Joaquin’s 5 New Hydrogen Buses with 300-Mile Range Debut, Pushing 100% Zero-Emissions Goal by 2029 with California HVIP and Air Resources Board Support
The San Joaquin Regional Transit District (RTD) proudly unveiled their brand-new hydrogen buses, marking the next step in their commitment to a sustainable future. As they celebrate past achievements, RTD is looking
Rahul Somvanshi
Pesticide Exposure in San Joaquin Valley of California: Study Finds Banned and Harmful Toxins in 22% of Residents’ Breathable Air
In a startling revelation, a recent UC Davis study found that residents of California’s agricultural heartland, the San Joaquin Valley, are routinely breathing in a cocktail of pesticides, including some that are
California’s Paraquat Herbicide Law Targets Health Risks; Critical Reevaluation of 373,000 Pounds Sprayed Amid New Parkinson’s Disease Link as Thousands Battle Health Concerns in Fields
AB 1963, signed by Governor Gavin Newsom, requires California’s Department of Pesticide Regulation to complete a reevaluation of paraquat dichloride by January 1, 2029. Paraquat dichloride is one of the most commonly
Govind Tekale
Red Flag Alert for California’s Strongest Diablo Winds in 2 Years: Are You Ready for Friday’s Critical Fire Risk?
The National Weather Service has upgraded a fire weather warning to a red flag warning for most of the interior Northern California, set to take effect Thursday night and continue through Saturday.
California Sues ExxonMobil, Accusing Company of Misleading Public About Recycling While Expanding Plastic Waste
California Attorney General Rob Bonta filed a lawsuit against ExxonMobil, accusing the company of driving a “deceptive” decades-long recycling campaign that would have in practice increased the purchase and use of plastic
Sunita Somvanshi