Whenever friends or family visiting L.A. ask to go spend a day swimming in the ocean, I always take them to Leo Carrillo State Beach. Unlike Santa Monica or Venice beaches, Leo Carrillo is not crowded ...

California’s 2025 wildflower season may not reach super bloom status, but you’ll still find vibrant blooms from deserts to mountains. Cooler, wetter pockets in northern and coastal areas mean good ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. (FOX40.COM) — California’s slightly drier ...

All over the country, as spring draws closer, the telltale signs from Mother Nature pop up all over the place, letting us know there are good times ahead. California is no exception, and among the ...

AWARD-WINNING CONSERVATION PHOTOGRAPHERS Rob Badger and Nita Winter lived together lovingly for "one month short of 38 years" ...

Oleander, a consistent spring/summer bloomer that is widely planted in front and backyards throughout the county, is putting on a fine show in the medians of certain area thoroughfares and freeways, ...

Good morning, and welcome to the Essential California newsletter. Here’s what you need to know to start your weekend: The rain has subsided and it’s finally time to visit colorful wildflower displays ...

Wildflower sightings are common along rivers and tributaries in the Sierra foothills, such as the American River, Cosumnes, Mokelumne, Calaveras, and Stanislaus rivers. When searching for wildflowers, ...

The North Coast Chapter of the California Native Plant Society will present its annual “Wildflower Show” at the Jefferson Community Center, 1000 B St., Eureka. The event is scheduled for Friday, May 2 ...