Many climate experts see its deserts as a place to build the green-energy future. For two local activists, the price is too ...

As devastating wildfires that scorched large areas of Los Angeles and vicinity finally appear to be under control, federal ...

SODA SPRINGS, Calif. - The Sierra Nevada is in the midst of a dry spell, one of the longest winter periods without notable ...

Extreme drought expanded into parts of Los Angeles County as a dry start to the wet season continues. See this week’s ...

Using nearly four decades of seismic data from stations encompassing the northern, central, and southern Sierra Nevada along California's eastern border, geologists have uncovered signs of a critical ...

Mapping fish migration routes and identifying threats is crucial to protecting freshwater species and their habitats, ecologists argue.

A polar vortex is currently hitting the United States, with schools closed in many areas and at least four deaths caused by ...

SIERRA NEVADA REGION, Calif./Nev ... This river in the desert doesn’t always stay small.” The TRFMA uses maps to help people understand where floods can reach, which in turn helps determine ...

"Geographic location has much to do with why these airports are challenging for pilots," a former airline pilot told Newsweek ...

Strong, damaging Santa Ana winds are expected to bring extreme wildfire danger to Southern California Monday into Tuesday as ...

Reno-Sparks is getting hotter, and some neighborhoods suffer more than others. Find out if your home is in a heat island.