While the wet weather may bring an end to a devastating run of wildfires in the state, it could also cause flooding and other hazards.

A section of the upper mantle and crust under the Sierra Nevada mountains is peeling away, in a process that may mimic how ...

Scientists discovered a hidden process where Earth's crust peels away and sinks, reshaping continents over millions of years, revealing Earth's slow evolution.

In the heart of California, the Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks are home to some of the tallest trees on the planet.

Known as the 'Switzerland of California,' this mountain town and its surrounding natural areas offer unparalleled views and ...

Earth is home to some truly bizarre and breathtaking landscapes — here are 20 that look straight out of an alien world.

The Sierra Nevada Mountains stretch out before you like a crumpled blanket of green and gray, their peaks playing hide-and-seek with wispy clouds. It’s the kind of view that makes you want to break ...

Tucked away in Santa Margarita, the Plain National Monument is a serene, otherworldly escape that remains one of the state’s ...

President Donald Trump’s Interior Department has the power to make this vision a reality. By finalizing the proposed Amargosa ...

The statewide Sierra Nevada snowpack, which provides nearly one-third of California’s water supply, began the year in good ...