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A unique hybrid honeybee in Southern California is naturally resisting the parasites killing colonies nationwide. These bees carry 68% fewer mites than commercial hives and could help save struggling pollinators.
For the first time, California's solar farms are generating more electricity than natural gas plants on most days of the year. The Golden State's clean energy revolution is happening faster than almost anyone predicted.
A pair of California condors are incubating the region's first wild egg in over a century, marking a major milestone for a species that once dwindled to just 22 birds. The hopeful parents, equipped with GPS trackers and given names meaning "She carries our prayers" and "At last I fly," are sharing parenting duties in Humboldt County.
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One of Earth's driest places is preparing to burst into a carpet of wildflowers in a rare natural phenomenon. Death Valley National Park officials say conditions look promising for a superbloom that could paint the desert in brilliant colors.
Millions of bright yellow wildflowers transformed California's Carrizo Plain into a stunning natural spectacle visible from satellites orbiting Earth. Perfect timing of rain and sunshine created one of the most dramatic flower displays in years.
A stunning waterfall once called the "Eighth Wonder of the World" is introducing visitor reservations to protect its natural beauty. The move helps ensure future generations can enjoy this California gem without damaging it.
A bristlecone pine in California has been growing for nearly 5,000 years, making it older than the Great Pyramid of Giza. Scientists keep its exact location secret to protect this living witness to human history.
California is making Martin Luther King Jr. Day special by offering free entry to over 200 state parks in 2026. The move honors Dr. King's legacy and gives families a beautiful way to celebrate the civil rights leader.
A powerful solar storm lit up skies across Europe and the U.S. this week, bringing the Northern Lights to viewers as far south as California and Alabama. While breaking a 23-year solar radiation record, the stunning display reminded millions that nature's most beautiful shows are still free.
A California company just cracked the code on natural insect repellent that actually works. Their secret weapon? A compound found in wild tomatoes that bugs have avoided for millennia.
Southern California's wildflowers are putting on a spectacular show a full month ahead of schedule, with deserts and grasslands already bursting with color. Unusual rainfall patterns are giving nature lovers an unexpected early gift this spring.
A Berkeley company just won $2 million for an edible coating that keeps fruits and vegetables fresh twice as long without any chemicals. The breakthrough could slash grocery store waste by 30% and help feed more people worldwide.
California just greenlit nearly $60 million to build wildlife bridges, restore salmon habitats, and create safer paths for mountain lions and other species across 18 counties. The funding supports 27 projects that protect biodiversity while giving more Californians access to nature.
California just approved $80 million to restore salmon rivers, protect wildlife corridors, and open up nature access across 16 counties. The funding will remove barriers blocking fish from their spawning grounds and protect critical habitat for dozens of threatened species.
A young gray wolf has crossed from California into Nevada, marking a rare wildlife milestone for a species that nearly disappeared from the American West. The lone traveler is part of California's growing wolf recovery success story.
California's largest solar farms have become unexpected sanctuaries for endangered San Joaquin kit foxes, with survival rates beating nearby natural areas. Smart design features turn renewable energy sites into safe havens for the tiny predators.
California and the United Kingdom just deepened their climate partnership with real money behind it. British clean-tech company Octopus Energy is committing nearly $1 billion to California's clean economy.
A new conservation project needs community volunteers to help monitor osprey nests across Northern California, turning everyday nature lovers into citizen scientists. Anyone can join, whether they've spotted a nest or want to learn how to help these fish-catching raptors thrive.
California just switched on a 105-megawatt solar farm to power the state's largest electricity consumer: a giant pumping station that lifts water over mountains to Southern California. The project marks the biggest renewable energy purchase in State Water Project history and helps protect residents from rising energy costs.
Three Native American tribes are reclaiming 136 acres of sacred California coastline, including the beloved Blues Beach, in the state's first-ever land transfer from a state agency to Indigenous stewardship. After years of advocacy and a 2021 law change, the tribes will protect both natural resources and cultural traditions while keeping the spectacular stretch open to the public.
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