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 ...

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

According to a comprehensive study done in New Mexico, researchers found that people in the state of New Mexico are likely among the most at-risk populations for the disease in the United States.

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 ...

The flood disaster in Texas claimed dozens of lives. Extreme floods also bring dangers in parts of California, although experts say there are differences.

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.

For months, Maria, 55, a caregiver to older adults in California’s Orange County, has been trying not to smile. If she opens her mouth too wide, she worries, people will ...

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 ...