A 90-minute drive from Los Angeles, the 1,800-acre Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve offers a vibrant springtime escape from the city. California’s nickname is typically thought to allude to ...

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Often referred to as the "fierce snake," the Inland Taipan has the most toxic venom of any snake, capable of killing a human in under an hour. Known for its speed and aggression, the Black Mamba's ...

Still, his comments, particularly on transgender athletes participating in women’s sports, caused a significant stir with some California Democrats. In fact, the state’s Legislative LGBTQ Cauc ...

Dana Point's Doheny State Beach—the first in California—is a favorite for swimming and tide pooling. Whether you visit the vintage amusement park or tool around the harbor on an electric boat ...

A mid-century autobiography seemingly contains the first known reference to the blue-banded bee dreaming upon which Tanya Plibersek justified her effective shutdown of the Blayney gold mine ...

Good morning, and welcome to the Essential California newsletter. Here’s what you need to know to start your weekend: The rain has subsided and it’s finally time to visit colorful wildflower ...

To start, the 2025 Grand California gains the update package its Crafter base van received last year. The key highlight is a standard 10-in infotainment touchscreen that can be optionally upgraded ...

A North Carolina city “banded together” through hardship — and now, it ranks as one of the best destinations in the South. Asheville is No. 3 on a list of places in the region that people ...