Escape the crowds at this under-the-radar lake town, where you can go for swims and hikes in the summer and hit the ski ...

There are water fowl on the lake (egrets and gulls, grebes and coots) and turkey vultures have recently been seen around in ...

Built in the 1950s, the dam has obstructed the upriver migration of fish, including chinook, whose numbers are a fraction of ...

A firefighter battles the Hughes Fire near Castaic Lake, north of Santa Clarita, Calif., Jan. 22, 2025. A red flag warning that’s been in effect across Southern California will expire at 10 a.m ...

At least 29 people have died as multiple wildfires, fueled by severe drought conditions and strong winds, rage across Southern California. Thousands of firefighters have been battling wildfires across ...

The Eaton and Palisades fires quickly became two of the most destructive and deadliest wildfires in California's history. Residents were forced to flee their homes as flames inched closer.

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Mandatory evacuations were issued Wednesday in the Castaic area due to the fast-spreading Hughes Fire. CAL FIRE's map shows the evacuation zones.

California may seem especially prone to wildfires, but experts warn that the risk is increasing across the nation in places residents might not expect. Think Boise, Idaho. Salt Lake City.

USA TODAY analysis finds 3.3 million Americans live in areas with "very high" wildfire risk and 14.8 million more at ...