Ranchers and farmers brace for 'biblical' grasshopper invasion in Northern California
When a torrent of grasshoppers devoured more than 100,000 acres of grassland and pasture three years ago in the northeast…
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Earth exceeds 1.5 degrees C of warming for 12 consecutive months
In a worrying milestone, June marked the 12th consecutive month of global warming of 1.5 degrees Celsius or more –…
Following the problems and hopes that define American agriculture
Book Review Ruining their crops in the soil: Food politics in America, from the Trail of Tears to school lunch…
Supporters of Lakewood Equestrian Center fight to keep it open
Deep in the red and in dire need of expensive upgrades, the venerable Lakewood Equestrian Center may yet find a…
NASA's JPL hopes to boost vision of pollution monitoring satellite
Nearly 10 years ago, Andrew Thorpe received a text message from the crew flying a small aircraft: they had detected…
Development fight centers on California's oldest plant
An oak palm tree in Jurupa Valley is estimated to be between 13,000 and 18,000 years old. The plant, which…
Review of 'Land of Women': A charming getaway with Eva Longoria and Carmen Maura
As a professional television critic, I am regularly asked, “What should I watch?” – a question I answer with the…
To Overcome LA's NIMBY Opposition, Build Affordable Housing Here
To the editor: I am disappointed in The Times for publishing the letters of two NIMBYs without offering a contrasting…
In 'Land of Women', Eva Longoria leads a trio that flees in Spain
There is no better place to find yourself than the wine region of Spain. And there is no better place…
Joy or terror when aliens invade?
“We were looking for something grounded and naturalistic. At the same time, we wanted to use light and camera to…