Climate Change Is Outpacing Evolution. Scientists Are Using DNA To Catch Up

Scientists in conservation genomics are sequencing organisms' genetic blueprint for traits to survive effects of climate change.

Strange Fireballs Light Up CA Skies Two Days In A Row

The meteors could be seen as far away as Mexico, Oregon, Arizona and Nevada, according to the American Meteor Society.

Cal/OSHA Warns Employers To Protect Workers As Early-Season Heat Wave Hits CA

Cal/OSHA said heat illness can be serious and potentially deadly and urged employers to remain vigilant during the warm spell.

2026 Allergy Season Forecast: When Pollen Levels Will Be Bad In CA

Warmer temperatures and early spring conditions are driving an early start to allergy season this year, according to AccuWeather.

This Phenomenon Set The Stage For CA's Deadly Avalanche

California's unusual January "snow drought" created unusual, unstable conditions leading up to this week's powerful snowstorms.

'Major Travel Impacts' Expected As Winter Storm Watch Is Issued For Northern California

“It has seemed ‘spring-like’ for a large part of 2026, but winter is set to show it’s not quite done yet,” officials warned.

West’s ‘Frozen Reservoir’ Running On Empty: What That Means For CA

Instead of skiing, the Golden State's winter buffs are hiking and biking this season. It's an ominous sign.

Old Farmer’s Almanac Forecasts Unusual CA Spring: Here’s When To Expect

A new forecast offers Californians hope for warmer weather after recent storms, but the predictions vary across the state.

Northern Lights May Be Visible In CA As Largest Solar Radiation Storm In Decades Hits

Forecasters say this represents one of the best opportunities in months to witness the natural phenomenon.

La Niña On Her Way Out With Chance Of El Nińo Conditions Developing

After a wetter-than-expected La Niña winter, forecasters say the climate pattern is weakening, with neutral conditions likely in early 2026.

CA Dubbed Drought Free For The 1st Time In 25 Years Thanks To Holiday Storms

The last time the state was declared drought free was in December of 2000.

More Rain Is Headed To California On New Year’s Eve. Here’s What To Expect

Weather forecasters are predicting another wet holiday for the state.

CA Still At Risk Of Floods, Avalanches And 25-Foot Surf Following Wettest-Christmas In Decades

Parts of the state experienced the wettest Christmas in 54 years, and forecasters warn the state isn't out of danger Friday.

Powerful Holiday Storm Lashes SoCal And Brings Flash Floods, Mudslides

CA's National Guard remained on standby on Christmas Eve in the event of disaster as the storm disrupted travel and caused hazards.

La Niña Usually Equals A Dry Winter. So Why Is CA Getting So Much Rain?

An old rule of thumb for predicting a wet or dry winter can sometimes be misleading, a meteorologist tells Patch.

6 Dead As Lingering Atmospheric River Drenches Much Of California

Flood advisories remained in place through Sunday in many areas where mudslides and flash floods remain a danger.

Leonid Meteor Shower Peaks: When To See Fireballs Over CA Skies

These meteors are extremely fast, racing into Earth's atmosphere at about 44 miles per second, according to NASA. Here's how to watch:

Northern Lights Seen Across CA: Powerful Solar Storm Peaks Wednesday For Another Chance To See

Check out amazing pictures of aurora displays caused by a powerful geomagnetic storm. They were seen overnight as far south as SoCal.

Thanksgiving Forecast: Old Farmer's Almanac Releases 'Wild' CA Weather Prediction

What will Thanksgiving look like in California? The Old Farmer's Almanac has released its holiday weather outlook.

2 Bright, Once-In-A-Lifetime Comets Flying By Earth: What To Know In CA

California sky-gazers are in for a rare treat this month as two new comets and a meteor shower will light up the night.

La Niña Has Officially Arrived: Here's What That Means For Fall And Winter In CA

The major climate pattern is expected to last through February.

Unusual Conditions Loom: Here’s What To Expect From Winter 2025-26

A rare Pacific marine heatwave is expected to directly influence West Coast winter conditions.

California​ Prepares For Fire Risk Ahead Of Anticipated Thunderstorms, Dry Lightning

Cal Fire has added extra engines, strike teams, and hand crews in both its northern and southern regions.

2025 Autumnal Equinox Is Monday; When It Will Feel Like Fall In CA

The equinox officially ushers in the new season.

California Given The Tsunami 'All-Clear' After Massive Earthquake In Russia

There has been a tsunami advisory issued for Alaska, and the West Coast was under evaluation, officials said.

'Pockets Of Wild': Winter Forecast For CA Released By Old Farmer's Almanac

The famed 'Gardener's Bible' released its predictions for the type of winter California can expect.

La Niña Winter Likely: Here's What It Means For CA

There's a decent chance of La Niña later this year, climate experts say. Here's what that will mean for temperatures and precipitation.

Here's How Severe CA's Winter Is Expected To Be: Farmers' Almanac Forecast

The Farmers' Almanac provided its long-range weather predictions for both the U.S. and Canada this winter.

Parade Of 6 Planets, Meteor Shower Combine For Predawn Spectacle Over CA

Astronomy enthusiasts and the like are in for a show with good weather conditions forecasted for this celestial event.

Tiny Tsunami-Prone CA City Saw Highest Waves In Continental US After Quake

A surge of water lifted the local dock off its pilings eventually submerging it in the early morning hours.

Tsunami Advisory Canceled For Bay Area, But Conditions Remain Hazardous

The advisory was first canceled along Southern California but was later canceled in the Bay Area and Central Coast.

Weekend Storm System To Bring Downpours, Mountain Snow To CA

The system will move ashore through Saturday, bringing the potential for thunderstorms and heavy snow to some parts of the state.

Winter's Weak La Niña Is Over: What That Means For CA

After just a few short months of La Niña​ conditions, forecasters have declared the weather phenomenon is over.

Parade Of Planets: How To See All 7 Planets Align Over CA

What Californians need to know to spot all seven planets.

El Niño, La Niña Are Poor Predictors Of CA Rain Forecast, Study Finds

A recent study challenges the reliability of using El Niño and La Niña events to predict California's rainfall patterns.

SpaceX Rocket Launch Creates Visual Feast Across California Skies

Early birds across the state enjoyed the translucent glow of a SpaceX rocket launching Starlink satellites into the sky.

CA Fire Photos: New Fires Break Out As Powerful Winds Return

Returning Santa Ana winds are buffeting Southern California, where the Lilac Fire is burning of dry brush and buildings. See photos.

High Winds Have Worsened CA Wildfires. What Makes Them?

Here's a deeper look at the science behind wind, including what it is, what causes it and how it behaves in the geography around SoCal.

How To See Brightest Comet Of 2025 Over CA This Week

Comet Atlas C/2024 G3 is at its closest point to the sun this week. It won't return for another 160,000 years.

Earthquakes Strike Near Grapevine, Isla Vista

The two earthquakes struck Thursday morning as wildfires further south continued to ravage the Los Angeles area.