An unusual weather system swept through the Southern Los Padres region, unleashing over 2,500 lightning strikes and igniting ...

Helicopter infrared detectors sensed heat in an area within Los Padres National Forest known as Bear Heaven, leading aircraft to drop water in the rugged, remote terrain. No more controlled burns are ...

An orphaned black bear cub in California is being cared for by biologists in fur coats and bear masks. The baby bear was ...