With its 3,000 lakes and 8,000 peaks, California is a paradise for idyllic mountain dips. Here are ten lakes where you can take a dip (or not) once in your life in the Golden State.

Tucked away in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains lies Paradise, a Northern California gem where your retirement dollars can stretch further than you might imagine.

The rare Camatta Canyon amole was thought to have a global population of around 10,000 until a recent discovery.

While California is known for its vineyards, get off the beaten path with a visit to this stunning winery run by a ...

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The town sits at the northern edge of the Sacramento Valley, serving as the gateway to the breathtaking Shasta Cascade region ...

Northern California ranchers are struggling to manage wolf attacks on livestock, as lethal action is illegal under the Endangered Species Act.

Gray wolves, a protected species, have killed at least 30 livestock animals in Northern California counties since March. California ranchers are struggling to manage the wolf attacks, as lethal ...

Places to see wildflowers in California. In Northern California, Table Mountain and Folsom Lake have a history of dense blooms. Funk recommended Cable Mountain and Carrizo Plain National Monument for ...

Wildflower sightings are common along rivers and tributaries in the Sierra foothills, such as the American River, Cosumnes, Mokelumne, Calaveras, and Stanislaus rivers. When searching for ...

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — After a cold and rainy Northern California winter, spring is finally here. Thursday marks the official first day of the season. More sunlight mean seasonal wildflowers are ...