As more rain is concentrated in heavier storms, many parts of California and the western U.S. are drying, new research shows.

A marine heat wave is warming California’s coast, driving seabird starvation, ecosystem stress and record ocean temperatures.

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California’s two biggest public pension funds have more money than ever — and they’re hearing from more people on how they should be used.

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California and much of the West are getting their rain in fewer, harder hits, with longer dry lulls in between. New research ...

A species of gentoo penguin previously unknown to science came as the result of an in-depth genetic analysis across 10 ...

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