Climate & Environment

Rescuers free an entangled humpback whale off Dana Point after a weeklong effort

After a weeklong effort, rescuers freed a humpback whale on Friday that was entangled in rope off the coast of Southern California.

A whale's tail against a cloudy sky and grey-blue ocean.

If you must go, here’s what to know before visiting Death Valley during extreme heat

The park is expected to experience heat above 125 degrees this weekend — the second time in a month. Earlier this month, a motorcyclist died in the extreme heat.

A group of seven people wearing hiking gear and protective clothing hike near Golden Canyon trail in Death Valley as the sun goes down. A stop sign is pictured nearby that says "Extreme Heat Danger."

Check out live sharks and learn ocean safety tips at Cal State's Shark Lab on Saturday

Long Beach State Shark Lab dispels common myths about sharks and discusses how California sharks truly act around humans.

A white shark swimming in deep blue ocean water

Firefighters gain control of Fork Fire in Angeles National Forest

The Fork Fire is burning east of the San Gabriel Reservoir in the Angeles National Forest.

Huge plume of smoke burning on a huge hillside. Cars and trucks and parked on the side of the road.

Hot, inland California cities face the steepest water cuts with new conservation mandate

Urban water agencies serving a third of Californians won’t need to cut use, while Central Valley and desert cities face the most cuts.

Sprinklers spray water on green grass along the leftside of a sidewalk. A person's legs can be seen walking in the distance. Some water has gathered in puddles on the concrete.

Your SoCal weather report for Friday, July 19: Prolonged heatwave hits the Southland

Temperatures will steadily increase by 2 to 5 degrees each day for the remainder of the week.

A geothermal map of SoCal in shades of orange, yellow and green with white numbers over different cities.

The government backs using this chemical. LA County residents say it's hurting their community

Plaintiffs in a lawsuit against a medical sterilizer using ethylene oxide include cancer patients in the city of Maywood, as well as residents who’ve lost loved ones. The company denies wrongdoing.