The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has approved controversial plans to kill nearly 2,000 deer on Catalina Island, ...

California wildlife officials have approved a controversial plan to eradicate all deer on Catalina, citing the need to ...

Leatherwood blooms as early as November, but typically January to March. Flowers usually appear before the leaves, making the ...

In the Del Mar Mesa Preserve, the Chaparral Lands Conservancy has begun a grant-funded habitat restoration project, fixing damaged vernal pools and native chaparral shrubland, and physically ...

Famed groundhog Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow this year on Groundhog Day, but that hasn’t stopped spring temperatures from returning to Solano County early so far in 2026. Luckily, Solano Land ...

Conservancy sees nonnative species as major threat to local biodiversity, while residents rally to preserve local identity ...

A year after the Eaton and Palisades fires, an astonishing number of plants survived the flames and thrived without water or tending; plus February plant events.

In his new book A Killing in Cannabis, Scott Eden traces how Silicon Valley and professional outlaws clashed in California's ...

When life feels overwhelming, nature offers opportunities for respite. These three hikes feature places where you can meditate or practice mindfulness.

California is often associated with crowded coastlines, packed national parks, and busy wine regions, but some of its most ...

The Hahn letter was made public as a link to a press release announcing her opposition to the Restoration Management Permit. The Islander asked the Conservancy for a comment. The Conservancy’s ...

Vast stretches of untamed land invite travelers into places where nature still feels powerful and unfiltered. Towering cliffs ancient trees sweeping deserts and alpine peaks create a sense of scale ...