In this area, salinity is usually associated with the Salton Sea. So what is salinity? The word salinity refers to the presence of salts in waters and soils. It refers to more than just sodium or ...

California’s largest lake is shrinking—and transforming. NBC Palm Springs’ Olivia Sandusky set sail from Bombay Beach to explore the beauty, controversy, and potential of the Salton Sea. Stretching ...

This commentary was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. I grew up in the Salton Sea region in a mobile home community of farmworkers. Our corner of the ...

The Salton Sea, California's largest lake, has suffered from decades of environmental degradation, impacting the health of nearby residents and the local ecosystem. Recent funding allocations ...

From haunting shorelines to forgotten towns, a one-day drive around the Salton Sea reveals a side of California few ever see. This desert loop is packed with eerie beauty, environmental history, and ...

The Julian earthquake is worth closer examination not for its size or damage (there was very little), but for a demonstration ...

I grew up in the Salton Sea region in a mobile home community of farmworkers. Our corner of the unincorporated town Mecca lacked access to transportation, grocery stores, health clinics ...

After decades of failed attempts to preserve California's endlessly troubled 120-year-old Salton Sea, a myriad of new plans to save the salt-riddled lake are taking form. Scientists discovered a ...

California's Salton Sea is an important part of the Colorado River system in the state. (Photo: DWR) Federal, state and local agencies are trying to figure out how to use new legal authority and ...

A preliminary magnitude 3.5 earthquake was recorded about 3 miles south of Julian, according to USGS. SAN DIEGO COUNTY, Calif ...

A magnitude 5.2 earthquake jolted southern California Monday morning near San Diego felt as far away as Mexico, according to ...