The Stunning Wonders of California Highway 127
In the dead of winter, Los Angeles is defined less by cold than by light. Crisp, clear mornings give way…
Water
A guide to Montecito Hot Springs, where you can immerse yourself in a rustic oasis
p]:text-cms-story-body-color-text clearfix”> The water bubbles hot from the land and sunlight filters through the branches of the towering oak trees.…
Letters to the editor: It's time for California to move its power lines underground
January 2, 2026 7 a.m. Pacific Time To the editor: Another wind event, another round of downed power lines and…
“Stop exercising, you're killing yourself.” Not really, but more affection, less torture.
One day my left foot hurt for no reason. I got up to get rid of the pain and my…
Contributor: Photos from the dirty 1970s will make you appreciate the EPA
Growing up in the 1970s, I took for granted the piles of trash along the road, the washed-up tires on…
Contributor: Internet access is a human right
Even to the casual observer, it is probably evident that modern warfare, both internal and external, is changing dramatically. This…
One night near Mount Whitney, five hikers meet during a thunderstorm.
It was August 2013 and we were climbing the majestic, majestic unreality that is Mount Whitney, a mountain both alluring…
Best Fried Pork Dumplings for the Holidays
In Chinese culture, dumplings are a sign of wealth, prosperity and family togetherness. Arms cross to grab the wrappers and…
Surfer injured in shark attack off Sonoma County coast
The icy ocean water in Sonoma County wasn't the only thing that sent shivers down the spine of a surfer…
Violence over water is on the rise and reached a record last year
In Algeria, water shortages left taps dry, causing protesters to riot and burn tires. In Gaza, as people waited for…