Sequoia Surges, Channel Islands Slips: SoCal National Park Visitation in 2025
The twelve NPS units in and around Southern California for which data is available tell a more varied story on visitor numbers.
Seabirds Are Washing Up on California Beaches — And It’s Probably Not Bird Flu
A rough winter following an unusually productive breeding year is likely the culprit in large number of seabird deaths.
Late-Season Storms Are Coming to the Sierra and Utah Mountains
The western mountains are finally getting a return to winter, with storm systems lining up for both the Sierra Nevada and Utah’s mountains in early April.
Rattlesnake Bite Kills SoCal Mountain Biker
A 25-year-old Costa Mesa mountain biker died March 11 after spending more than five weeks hospitalized following a rattlesnake bite at the Quail Hill Trailhead in Irvine
H5N1 Bird Flu Confirmed in California Elephant Seals
Seven weaned elephant seal pups at Año Nuevo State Park have tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1
Arrest Made in Two Palomar Mountain Shootings, After Stargazer Targetted
A man has been arrested in connection with two shootings on Palomar Mountain, including a February incident in which a stargazer was targeted near the summit.
Defenders Rally to Save Chuckwalla National Monument
A federal lawsuit aimed at erasing one of Southern California’s newest national monuments has attracted a growing pile of defenders, and the legal battle is…
Mapping the Concrete Jungle: L.A. County Has Far More Pavement Than It Needs
A new parcel-level analysis finds that nearly half of Los Angeles County’s 312,000 acres of pavement may be non-essential — and identifies where removing it would matter most for the region’s climate, communities, and outdoor spaces.
Record Heat Threatens SoCal
Southern California outdoor enthusiasts are facing a serious heat threat, with the National Weather Service issuing a Heat Advisory through 8 PM Friday and again…
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