These hikes from Maura Fox’s Hike of the Week column can be found in Julian, Poway, Santee and other East County communities.

This could be one of the stormiest Christmases in recent memory. There’s an 80% chance downtown Los Angeles will get 2 or more inches of rain Tuesday through Christmas.

Looking for ski towns with more than great slopes? These destinations offer vibrant main streets, après-ski scenes and ...

Point Reyes National Seashore is home to some of the United States' most stunning landscapes and unique wildlife. These ...

A Times investigation finds that California school districts have paid nearly a half-billion dollars to settle past sexual abuse claims, and could pay billions more.

Farms and cities use so much of the Colorado River's water that little remains for the river's own ecosystem. Will ...

As deep South Texas prepares for its first gas export facility, communities along the Gulf Coast offer cautionary tales.

The schedule for the Avanti Windows & Doors USAC/CRA Sprint Car Series has been released. Featuring twenty-six (26) events at ...

In busy, screen-filled lives, camping is a much-needed escape. Being outdoors is great for physical and mental health. Whether you’re hiking a new trail, gathering firewood, throwing a Frisbee, or ...

If you’re a skier, you’ve probably heard about the legend of Portillo, the bright yellow hotel hidden in the Andes, but few ...

If you’ve gone on an African safari, chances are you’ve heard of the Big Five, the must-see list of iconic megafauna. The term, coined in the late 1800s during Africa’s colonial period, refers to what ...