In Imperial County, Calif., half of the roads are unpaved and the unemployment rate is sky-high. The shimmering water at a once-thriving lakeshore is toxic. Perhaps nowhere in California needs a ...

Some of the victims of the deadly California avalanche near Lake Tahoe were identified on Thursday by their families and friends. A spokesperson for the families of six of the avalanche victims ...

A 21-year-old skier who was reported missing at a Northern California ski resort was found dead Thursday morning, officials said. Deputies received a report of a possible missing person at Northstar ...

The avalanche that claimed the lives of eight skiers this week near Lake Tahoe in California is the deadliest in state history. With avalanche warnings in effect through early Thursday, officials are ...

California’s Lake Manly has reappeared in Badwater Basin of Death Valley, thanks to two weeks of heavy rain through the holidays, according to video bloggers who have visited the site since New Year’s ...

A week into 2026, one Southern California lake is full with months of rainy season to go. One Northern California lake went up almost 44 feet in 4 weeks. California’s lakes and reservoirs got a big ...

While California’s reputation is often tied to its beaches, the state’s most devoted skiers and snowboarders know that the real action happens in the mountains—and farther east than you’d expect.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. View from a beach at Lake Almanor with Lassen Peak in background - BOUCHET Francie/Shutterstock California's Lake Tahoe has the ...

A fast-spreading invasive species has been spotted in a pair of prominent Southern California lakes, raising grave concerns for the state’s ability to keep the tiny creature at bay. Last fall, the ...

A small bird called the Wilson’s phalarope journeys thousands of miles between California’s Mono Lake and another salt lake in Argentina. The species has inspired connections between scientists and ...