How to Plan a Dream Winter Amtrak Trip from Los Angeles to New Mexico
It was early morning in mid-December when I woke up to the sound of a constant noise as I lay…
Winter
COVID-19 subvariant XEC is a potential winter threat; vaccinations urged
A new subvariant of the coronavirus is gaining traction and drawing more attention as a potential threat heading into late…
Fire threatens Southern California ski resorts
Several of Southern California's most popular ski resorts are threatened by wildfires that are ravaging the mountains where skiers ride.…
A Prada dress and the rising trend of bows in fashion
As a young aspiring dancer, I was fascinated by bows. Fastened in just the right way, coiling around the ankle…
As La Niña strengthens, drought potential increases
As La Niña gains strength in the tropical Pacific, forecasters warn the weather pattern could plunge California back into drought…
California hits “very high” COVID-19 levels
Coronavirus levels have risen significantly in wastewater across the country, an indication that the summer surge continues to grow. National…
A rare toad bred in San Francisco moves to Yosemite National Park
A toad that had not been seen in Yosemite National Park for 11 years was reintroduced to the park this…
FLiRT variants driving surge in COVID cases in Los Angeles County
New subvariants of COVID-19, collectively dubbed FLiRT, continue to increase their dominance across the country, driving a surge in cases…
The Child comes out. Will dry conditions return to California?
After a year of dominance, El Niño's wrath has come to an end, but its weather-shaking counterpart, La Niña, is…
FLiRT subvariants of COVID are increasing. How bad will the California wave be?
As the new FLiRT family of coronavirus subvariants takes hold, early signs point to a summer surge in cases. So…