The state of California in the U.S. had one of the wettest winters in history. The deluge was intense, uncontrollable, and in some cases, disastrous. But as the storms subsided, a magnificent “superbloom” emerged. Arizona and California are dotted with a beautiful flurry of flowers. This new explosion of color is the area’s first superbloom ...
The dry landscape of Joshua Tree National Park was covered in layers of white due to a rare snowfall around Christmas time, making it a joyous and picturesque surprise for visitors. The substantial temperature drop in southeastern California owing to the storm last week made way for a snowy carpet for those who trekked through ...
California transportation officials released startling footage of a highway washout along the Golden State’s coast. The footage reveals details of heavy damage to Highway 1, also known as the Pacific Coast Highway. Officials are assessing the damage caused and have stated that the completion of the colossal repairs that are needed would take time. The ...
Bikepacking is pretty much backpacking on two wheels — a bike. I think it’s a gem of a way to experience the world, as it tends to take you off the well-trodden path. “It’s any adventure that involves riding your bike and staying overnight.” Bikepacking: getting started So if you’ve never been on a bikepacking adventure, ...
The “Monolith Mystery” was started last month when the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) discovered a massive metal monolith in the middle of Utah’s Red Rock Country. It appeared as three large sheets riveted together, with the inside left hollow. The structure was embedded into the bedrock using heavy-duty tools. The 12-foot-high metal ...
A majority of the world’s population lives on low-lying lands near the sea, some of which are predicted to submerge by the end of the 21st century due to rising sea levels. In California, millions of people live along the coast. The most relevant quantity for assessing the impacts of sea-level change on these communities ...
According to a recent report by real estate data firm ATTOM, housing prices in the United States are rising faster than wages in about 80 percent of the markets. Buying or renting a decent home is now proving to be challenging for an average American worker as cities become unaffordable to live in. Housing crisis ...
The cross-country team at St. Joseph High School in Orcutt, California, has a unique tradition. One day a year, every member of the team practices with shelter dogs. For this, the school has partnered with the Santa Barbara County Animal Shelter. The tradition has been in place since 2016. Taking out the dogs The idea ...
Residents in Irvine, California, said they have seen vehicles on the local streets looking exactly like the Chinese police vehicles. The vehicles are marked with Chinese characters for Police, Public Security, and SWAT. This has caused confusion and panic within the Chinese community. In a statement, the Irvine Police Department said this behavior is a ...
Spending life in prison for a crime you never committed is definitely one of the most horrible experiences one can go through in their life. Craig Coley, now aged 71, suffered through this exact ordeal. Wrongly convicted of murdering a woman and her child in 1978, Coley spent more than 38 years in jail. Released ...