Emily Guerin

There's a fine line between crying wolf and getting people to keep saving water, even when we're not in a crisis. California water agencies are trying to walk that line.

Multiple evacuations take a toll on Montecito resident Gretchen Horn, who hasn't been home since the mudslides on Jan. 9 forced her and her family to leave. "I don’t want to be scared of my town, but it’s scary right now."

Where to get sandbags, sign up for emergency alerts and monitor storm conditions near the Thomas Fire and other burn areas.

Victims of coyote attacks often go to the hospital, while authorities attempt to find the offending animal with the intention of euthanizing it.

Homes are being built rapidly on the edges of cities, where the risk of wildfire is greatest — and in areas that have already burned.

Mining jobs in the Southern California desert have dropped while the tourism economy grows quickly. Just look at what's happening outside Joshua Tree.

Barring a "March Miracle" of rain and snow, this winter could be one of the warmest and driest on record — and that could mean drought.

The city wants to strike a balance between encouraging recreation on the L.A. River while protecting the health of people who boat and fish.

To protect against loud noises, odors and noxious fumes, oil wells should be five times farther from homes and schools than they currently are, a new study finds.

As California slips back into drought, the state is banning many obviously wasteful uses of water. But other conservation measures promise much bigger savings. So why is the state doing this?

A new study finds volatile organic chemical emissions from many familiar household products have been underestimated in greater Los Angeles.

"I think it’s important to have an owner who is invested in the city, both personally and professionally. You just have a different understanding of what’s going on."