Climate & Environment

Why This Summer Might Bring The Wildest Weather Yet

El Niño has been rough. Its departure could be even rougher.

A car with its headlights on drives in the middle of a windy rainstorm, palm trees bending against the gray sky.

Strong Winds Expected Tonight As Post Fire Expands In Gorman, While Containment Increases For Hesperia Fire

The Post Fire and Hesperia Fire started on Saturday and quickly grew overnight, kicking off wildfire season in the Southland. On Sunday, a small brush fire in the Hollywood Hills near Pilgrimage Bridge was quickly knocked down.

A SoCal Bar Has Been Staging Turtle Races For Years. Activists Say It's Time To Stop

The turtles being raced at Brennan's pub in Marina Del Rey are stressed out by the noise and lights of race nights, advocates say.

Five animal rights activists are in the forefront of the picture, demonstrating outside a bar with a sign that reads "Brennan's." They are holding signs that read "Animals Are Not Toys" and "Stop Racing Start A New Tradition."

Fast-Moving Fire Quickly Grows Thousands Of Acres Near Gorman, As Southland Heads Into Fire Season

The Post Fire started on Saturday at around 1:45 p.m. County fire officials say the cause is under investigation.

Mountain Lion Found Dead On 101 Freeway, Less Than A Mile From Future Wildlife Crossing Site

The mountain lion was found on the highway at about 4:45 a.m. this morning, according to the California Highway Patrol.

A digital rendering of a busy highway with a large horizontal bridge over all lanes. Vehicles are driving on the highway, and the bridge has the text "Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing" facing the front. It's also covered in trees and shrubs, a contrast to the paved roadway below.

A New Report Highlights Some Of The Nation's Dirtiest Beaches — And California's Coast Didn't Do Great

The Surfrider Foundation's most recent report didn't highlight any beaches in the Los Angeles area for their high bacteria levels, but there's still major room for improvement.

Four people pick up trash on the beach on an overcast day. Three of the people are wearing dark tshirts while one is wearing a red and black plaid shirt and khaki pants. The volunteers are holding trash bags.

Firefighters Gear Up For Wildfire Season, A Warning To SoCal After Several Quiet Years

Fire officials from seven different agencies across the state pleaded with people to be prepared at the L.A. County Fire Department headquarters Friday.