Even by small town standards, Markleeville is tiny and remote. It’s the seat of Alpine County, California’s least-populous ...

A tsunami advisory was issued for the California coast following an 8.8 magnitude earthquake off the coast of Russia on ...

Voters bequeathed California its independent House redistricting commission in 2010, and because only voters can ...

A volcano in Russia’s Far East erupted hours after a major earthquake triggered tsunami warnings as far away as California ...

Tsunami waves reached Hawaii and the West Coast after one of the strongest earthquakes in recorded history, a magnitude 8.8 ...

Tsunami warnings have been issued in several countries after an 8.8-magnitude earthquake rocked Russia, with millions evacuated across Russia, the US and Japan ...

Moonlight Beach serves as the town’s communal front yard, where Encinitas Boulevard meets the Pacific in a perfect blend of accessibility and beauty. With fire rings for evening gatherings, volleyball ...

A new wildfire was reported today at 6:10 p.m. in Los Angeles County, California. The wildfire has been burning on private ...

With some lobbying from Los Angeles elected officials, Gov. Gavin Newsom Wednesday exempted fire-torn regions of Los Angeles ...

Being prepared for one disaster — say, a tsunami that doesn't cause any damage — makes you a lot more prepared for a fire or ...

Should Palisades and Altadena homeowners be able to build duplexes on their burned lots? Some state and local officials say ...

The powerful shaker and tsunami flooded a fishing port, cut power to a few areas and sent some panicked residents fleeing ...