After weeks of dry weather, an atmospheric river event begins Friday, kicking off a dramatic flip in the forecast for Lake ...

Scientists have discovered evidence that California is actually peeling apart below the surface, as dense rocks under the ...

High up in the Sierra Nevada, the tiny Mount Lyell shrew has been shying away from cameras since it was first identified almost 100 years ago. Despite being a documented species, it was the only known ...

The processes that form continental crust from the denser basaltic rocks of the upper mantle may make the lower lithosphere ...

Three college students found a way to take photos of the Mt. Lyell shrew, which has never been photographed in the 100 years ...

A triangle-shaped region north of Las Vegas has developed a reputation as a hot spot for plane disappearances.

Wildfires in Southern California have prompted major discussions about water in the state. Here's an overview of where water ...

A cold snap is set to hit swathes of California into the second half of this week, posing risks to people, property, animals ...

The elusive animal is native to the Eastern Sierra Nevada region and spends most of its time underground. It was first ...

Vigilance and preparation are important, say forecasters at the NWS, as wintry weather brings hazardous travel conditions.