August 2026
Plaskett Fire erupts near Big Sur, triggering evacuation orders
On Wednesday, Cal Fire officials announced evacuation orders as the Plaskett Fire spreads throughout Los Padres National Forest by Big Sur.
Another dramatic rockfall in Zion National Park begs the question: Why now?
Rockfalls struck Zion, Mount Rainier and Glacier this summer. Researchers are studying whether heat may weaken rock and trigger collapses.
Dozens remain at Calif. rescue where 138 dogs found dead, 700 missing
This week, the woman who exposed a mass grave at Fortuna animal rescue operation Miranda’s Rescue filed a complaint with the California attorney general.
California man swindles more than 40 investors in lucrative real estate scheme
A Central California man has been sentenced to more than two years in prison for defrauding investors in a multimillion-dollar Ponzi scheme.
Eugenio Suarez’s grand slam highlights 7-run 9th inning as the Reds rally past Giants 10-9
Eugenio Suarez hit a grand slam as part of Cincinnati’s seven-run ninth inning as the Reds overcame a six-run deficit and beat the San Francisco Giants 10-9. Chicago’s comeback prevented the…
Humboldt County withdraws fines after penalizing homeowners $10K per day
Five Humboldt County homeowners have been awarded $350,000 by the county after they were accused of illegally growing cannabis.
How to watch Thursday’s unusual lunar eclipse in California skies
The vast majority of the moon will dip into Earth’s coppery red shadow on Thursday evening.
Canada surpasses California as largest cannabis market in the world
Canada recently surpassed California in legal cannabis sales as the state falls behind in the ranking of largest cannabis markets in the world.
Missing hiker found dead near Auburn
Ian Roberts, a 24-year-old Roseville man, was found dead after a four-day search in the Auburn State Recreation Area.
3 more areas of Imperial Beach close due to toxic sewage crisis
County officials closed three more areas of Imperial Beach in late August due to sewage overflow from the Tijuana River. El Niño could make it worse.