In this forest thick with trees up to 600 years old lives the southernmost population of the California condor (Gymnogyps californianus), the only one outside the United States. Dozens of the ...

When we think of large birds, we might picture swans, ostriches, or eagles. But which bird is the biggest? Well, it depends ...

The LA Zoo will open a Cape vulture exhibit Friday, offering residents and visitors a glimpse of the birds native to Africa, officials announced Tuesday. Cape vultures, named for their South African ...

Tucked away in Santa Margarita, the Plain National Monument is a serene, otherworldly escape that remains one of the state’s ...

Last year was an exceptional milestone for the Central California condor flock, as nine wild chicks fledged from their ...

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THE BUZZ: CODE SWITCH — There’s an emerging consensus among California Democrats about their party’s messaging on immigration: “Sanctuary” is a loaded word. Take San Jose Mayor Matt ...

Tens of thousands of California residents were forced to flee from their homes. Strong Santa Ana winds fueled wildfires that burned across Southern California for more than three weeks ...