Big Sur fire: California resorts evacuated as Timber Fire quadruples in size August 11, 2026 at 12:55 p.m. Luxury resorts, popular tourist spots are near the blaze, which grew to 1,300 acres.
Wildfires killed nearly 20% of the world’s giant sequoias. How crews are racing to save the rest April 19, 2026 at 10:20 a.m. Fires in 2020 and 2021 killed nearly 20% of the world’s giant sequoias.
Trump administration eliminates reservations at Yosemite National Park this summer February 20, 2026 at 6:02 p.m. Environmental groups say crowding, long lines, and traffic jams are likely.
Election Day 2025: The five biggest races to watch November 4, 2025 at 1:51 p.m. From California's Prop 50 to the NYC mayor's race, significant contests are up for grabs.
Are young people more likely to support political violence than older people? September 23, 2025 at 12:52 p.m. Amid high-profile attacks, researchers say more needs to be done to encourage tolerance of other viewpoints.
AI cameras are spotting wildfires across California — often before humans call 911 September 23, 2025 at 12:04 p.m. A growing network of high-tech devices searches for smoke and calls it in.
Perseid meteor shower: How and when to watch August 12, 2025 at 1:13 p.m. Famous annual meteor shower will peak after midnight Tuesday.
Largest campground at Yosemite National Park to reopen after $26 million renovation July 31, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. Tuolumne Meadows Campground, built in the 1930s, had been closed for three years
Lake Tahoe mystery: Why aren’t the lake’s famous waters getting more clear? June 18, 2025 at 12:47 p.m. Tahoe's waters aren't becoming more healthy, or less healthy, study shows.
Do you need a reservation to get into Yosemite this summer? The Trump administration isn’t saying March 20, 2025 at 7:07 p.m. Confusion reigns at iconic California park as visitors try to make vacation plans