Climate & Environment
The ecologically-sensitive Covington Flats area of Joshua Tree National Park will shut down to the public in a bid to protect its Joshua trees and junipers from wildfire.
July 2, 2024
California
Charles Barrett was convicted of repeatedly raping a woman in August 2016 while he worked and lived at the national park.
June 5, 2024
Travel & Experiences
Times theme park critic Todd Martens was handed a wild assignment: Rank every theme park ride in Southern California. The mission was dizzying, literally, as he spent months fastening his seatbelt and zipping through mountains, strapping on AR goggles and floating into fairy tales. He judged each attraction not just on sheer entertainment, but on artistry and historical significance. Here are the results. Below you’ll find Martens’ guides to Disneyland, Universal Studios, Knott’s Berry Farm and Magic Mountain, with their rides ranked from best to worst. Use them to plan a trip to the park — or to start a debate. What would be your No. 1?
June 27, 2024
A Yosemite National Park employee is charged with aggravated sexual abuse in the assault of a co-worker, according to federal prosecutors.
June 23, 2024
At this Southern California park, a concert coincided with the Trump-Biden debate. Did they truly miss anything?
June 28, 2024
Entertainment & Arts
Sika Dwimfo, the Leimert Park artist, master jeweler, community activist and business owner known by his mononym, died Saturday at 83.
A brush fire broke out at Talbert Regional Park in Costa Mesa on Sunday afternoon, charring about seven acres and churning out heavy smoke.
The state library parks pass program was cut until advocates pushed to bring it back. Now library cardholders in the state can visit a state park for free.
June 25, 2024
James Hall’s family said he was trying to save Monica Ledesma in Angel Falls when they both died last week.
June 24, 2024
Tensions boiled over when findings of misconduct against a top California guard officer were overruled by Washington brass.
June 30, 2024