For a small fish only found in the San Francisco Estuary, the delta smelt has caused a lot of controversy over the years.

consider San Jacinto Peak. Not only is it the backdrop to the Coachella Valley, it’s also the second-tallest peak in southern California. You’ll start your trek to the peak by taking a ride on ...

The Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta encompasses 1,600 square miles and drains more than 40 percent of California, with its waterways and wetlands forming the West Coast's largest estuary. The Delta ...

The fish is also capable of shutting down massively powerful water pumps near Tracy that suck water out of the Delta and into the south San Joaquin Valley and Southern California, according to a ...