Joan Merriam lives in Nevada City with her new golden retriever Frankie, her Maine coon cat Indy, and the infinite spirits of her beloved goldens Joey and Casey. You can reach Joan at ...

As mosquito season peaks in Napa County, local officials continue to prepare and monitor for possible dengue cases that have ...

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said on Friday it is cutting the size of its workforce by at least 23% and closing ...

"Could move into the plains across states." Scientists sound alarm over growing threat of drug-resistant respiratory ...

California will partner with the Trevor Project to provide suicide prevention support to LGBTQ+ youth, state officials announced Wednesday. The announcement comes weeks after the Trump administration ...

In another clash between California and the Trump administration over trans-athletes in sports, the state Department of Education rejected a deal from the White House that could cost the state ...

Researchers' findings, published in June, indicate the highest incidence of Valley fever in the northwest and southwest parts of New Mexico.

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Dangerous rip currents are hitting off Southern California beaches this weekend, increasing the risk of ocean drowning, but there are measures ocean-goers can take to keep themselves safe. Four to ...

A wildfire in a wilderness area of central California exploded in size as dry, hot weather Thursday raised the fire risk for large portions of the state.

The Port of Los Angeles has signed an agreement with the city of Shafter and The Wonderful Company to boost two-way trade connections between Southern and Central California, POLA officials ...

Nevada City and Grass Valley, siblings in Gold Country near Sacramento, have been drawing more visitors than ever.