There’s something so inherently hopeful about spring, and the joy that comes from seeing new life take root in nature is ...

THESE ACRES WERE NOT CONSIDERED HIGH RISK BA California officials on Monday released another set of county maps rating the likelihood and severity of wildfires as part of an executive order by Gov.

such as the poppy flower and the California quail as the official bird. In recent times, it has added an official bat and even an official dinosaur. Now it could soon have an official cryptid.

California is one of the states hit especially ... Pennsylvania and Delaware, as shown in the map below. This is the second-most severe category on the CDC's map, after "very high," which includes ...

From the majestic California redwood down to the delicate California quail, every organism matters here—and it's time we celebrated our less cuddly friends before they get too crabby.

As California struggles to defend itself against increasingly destructive urban wildfires, recent fire deaths in Altadena highlight what researchers say is a growing trend in victim demographics.

Last year, California celebrated its first satellite campus, which was spearheaded by Huston-Tillotson University (HT) in Austin, Texas. Majority of historically black colleges and universities ...

Editor's note: This page reflects news from Wednesday, Feb. 12. For the latest updates on the atmospheric river in California, read USA TODAY's coverage for Thursday, Feb. 13. SAN DIEGO ...

Crews began clearing roads across Southern California on Friday after an atmospheric river brought heavy rain that triggered rounds of evacuations and closures as it unleashed damaging mudslides ...

A new Pheasants Forever chapter covering the northwestern portion of the state including Beltrami County, called Wings and Water, was recently unveiled. "Pheasants Forever is proud to introduce the ...

California adds 2.3M acres to high-risk fire zones, with new rules for ember-resistant zones. California's wildfire risk is rising, with over 2.3 million acres in high-risk zones. Droughts and ...

While in California and Colorado ... Longmont Museum, 400 Quail Road, Longmont. Zero Proof, Just Punchlines is a night of hilarious, alcohol-free comedy with all proceeds benefiting Recovery ...