This week I’m highlighting a 4-mile loop at the Barnett Ranch County Preserve — and crossing my fingers that we see big wildflower blooms in the desert this spring.

The 4-mile hike in Ramona is easy and family-friendly, with the chance to see grazing cows and peaks of Iron Mountain and ...

hen Marta Gouger (our Times News editor) gave me a shot at writing this column, I had no idea it would be continuing this long. That first column was in the spring of 2016. I’ve had fun writing, I’ve ...

An iconic bald eagle nest near Lake Natoma collapsed overnight amid heavy wind and rain, according to an update shared by Friends of Lakes Folsom and Natoma. Kathy Kayner, who monitors the nest, said ...

Residential home in Ladera Ranch, California - Jason Finn/Getty Images With housing costs out of reach for many Americans according to the Urban Institute, barriers to home ownership have never been ...

The raven is the Yukon territory's official bird — and it holds cultural significance for many Yukon First Nation communities. The big, black and often noisy bird can be seen, and heard, just about ...

RED BLUFF, Calif. - The California Highway Patrol has released additional information regarding a deadly car vs tree crash on Live Oak Road in Tehama County on Friday. According to the California ...

California Highway Patrol investigating deadly car vs tree crash on Live Oak Road Jan 2, 2026 Updated Jan 2, 2026 ...

After 48 years of diving into the nitty -gritty of the perfect holiday foliage, Gary Chastagner has earned the moniker.

Just days after a Christmas downpour, the Santa Ana winds are gusting in parts of Southern California, causing damage and downed trees for some. The Santa Ana winds were violent and destructive on ...

As the holiday season comes to a close, the time has come to get rid of that Christmas tree in your living room. But before tossing it in your trash bin, you may want to consider recycling your tree — ...