With threats of avian flu and lead poisoning, biologists are working overtime to care for a species that nearly went extinct.

A mysterious object that looked vaguely like a comet or a meteor was seen soaring over night skies in the southwestern U.S., according to the American Meteor Society and several news reports. Several ...

PORTLAND — It’s egg-laying season at the Oregon Zoo’s Jonsson Center for Wildlife Conservation, and two California condor couples are getting an early start. The first two eggs of the year ...

Cannabis smoke contains most of the same toxins and carcinogens that make tobacco smoke harmful to your health. Some methods, though, may be safer than others. If you’re looking for the ...

Standing before the once-smoldering battery plant at Moss Landing on Thursday, a California State Assemblymember ... A bystander watches the smoke and flames from Castroville as a fire at the ...

Whether you’re dealing with smoke from wildfires, cooking or cigarettes, the right air purifier can make a significant difference in your home. The best air purifiers for smoke are effective at ...

“Smoke carries a lot of particulates, and they can range in size,” says Monica Kraft, professor of pulmonology and system chair for the Department of Medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine ...

The James Beard Foundation unveiled its “long list” of James Beard Awards semifinalists today, Jan. 22, with recognition for Orange County’s Anaheim’s Strong Water and Heritage Barbecue’s Daniel ...

The James Beard Foundation unveiled its full list of James Beard Awards semifinalists today, Jan. 22, with more than a dozen Los Angeles County chefs and restaurants receiving recognition.

Red flag warnings have once again been issued across Southern California, with National Weather Service (NWS) meteorologists warning of windy conditions that are ideal for rapid fire spread.

Updating HVAC and electrical systems could help, as could adding fire and smoke detectors and a sprinkler system. The average $300,000 home in California costs about $1,381 per year to insure ...