UC Davis professor Hugh Safford found the highest living tree in California on a recent hike through the High Sierra.

The 72-mile trail starts within the Giant Forest of Sequoia National Park and leads to Yosemite-like landscapes. Here's why the High Sierra Trail is one of the most difficult yet ...

Only hours apart, Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton have both concluded that Australia needs to retake control of the Chinese-owned 'Port of Darwin', outlining their pledges on the campaign trail.

PITTSBURGH’S ACTION NEWS FOUR HAS OBTAINED THE CRIMINAL COMPLAINT THAT DETAILS HOW KOENIG ALLEGEDLY TRIED TO PUSH HIS WIFE OFF OF A HIKING TRAIL IN HAWAII, AND THEN HIT HER OVER THE HEAD WITH A ...

A map of California shows where drivers are advised against taking detours during a winter storm. A map of California shows where drivers are advised against taking detours during a winter storm.

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- Severe fire hazard zones blanket parts of California on new state maps published Monday, as fire officials rush to keep up with the impacts of climate change on the Golden ...

However, drought maps also reported parts Southern California are in extreme drought, boosting fire risk this spring. That’s after Southern California was already devastated by wildfires in winter.

“They are a planning tool.” The maps released Monday cover eight counties in Southern California and along the Nevada border: Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San ...

THIS IS IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, SO WE’RE KIND OF ZOOMING IN ON THAT FOR YOU RIGHT THERE. THE MAPS PUT NEARLY 4 MILLION PEOPLE NOW IN HAZARDOUS ZONES. AND YOU CAN SEE THE COLOR CODING HERE.