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Climate change is exacerbating the risk of potentially dangerous mosquito-borne diseases in California -- threatening to turn more of those annoying-but-harmless bites into severe illnesses, experts say.

Even as October kicks off, the cool weather reprieve in SoCal is ending, and temperatures will climb into the extreme range again, forecasters say.

Gov. Gavin Newsom signs a bipartisan bill banning octopus farming in the state. California is now the second state to do so.

Tactical disputes between the Forest Service and local fire agencies are not new, but recent federal staffing shortages have exacerbated long-simmering tension.

Exxon Mobil has touted 'advanced recycling' as a groundbreaking technology that will turn the tide in our plastic crisis. California says it's a lie.

The Bridge, Line and Airport fires have burned about 184 square miles of land in Los Angeles, Orange and San Bernardino counties, affecting many popular outdoor destinations.

Solar, wind, hydrogen and other renewable technologies are likely to become cheaper and available at a rapid clip, creating huge business and political opportunities.

A metal recycling plant was charged in a 25-count indictment on Thursday for exposing Jordan High School students in Watts to toxic explosions, hazardous waste and lead levels 75 times higher than those deemed safe by the U.S. EPA, authorities said.

The distressed California region could have an economic turnaround if companies make payments directly to the people that live there.

California might get into the gasoline refinery business to ensure stable supplies as demand ebbs. Industry officials say that's a recipe for higher gas prices.