Lyme-Carrying Ticks in Large Quantities Discovered on California Beaches

MEDICINE & HEALTH 04.30.2021 21:15 PM

A new study showed that disease-ridden, specifically, Lyme-carrying ticks usually found in wooden places are inhabiting too, near Northern California beaches.

Two Variants of COVID-19 Combined Into a Heavily Mutated Hybrid Virus: What Could This Mean?

02.16.2021 21:25 PM

Researchers found that two variants of COVID-19 have combined and formed into a mutated and hybrid variant. Could this mean the world is entering a new phase of the COVID-19 pandemic?

Local Coronavirus Strain May Be Fueling Surge in California, Experts Say

01.25.2021 03:45 AM

Researchers found a new strain, named B.1.426, which could be responsible for California's rapid rise. Officials have yet to examine the new coronavirus variant.

Thousands of Doses of Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine, Quarantined Due to Anomaly

12.16.2020 21:33 PM

The US has quarantined several thousand doses of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine due to a transit anomaly that left the storage temperature get too cold.

Humpback Whale Tipped Over Kayakers, Almost Swallowing Them

11.04.2020 06:30 AM

Video footage from onlookers showed two kayakers in California was tipped over by a humpback whale, almost swallowing them.

How Can Smoke From West Coast Fires Cause Red Sunsets in New York?

09.23.2020 13:00 PM

If you are one of the millions of people in the Midwest and Eastern U.S. who turned your gaze toward the sky recently, you may have noticed the Sun shining through an odd, milky haze. This widespread opaque veil was caused not by clouds, but rather by smoke from wildfires in the Western U.S.

California Wildfires Worsen Thanks to Gender Reveal Party

09.08.2020 08:00 AM

The California wildfires are still happening and yet a supposedly joyous occasion has made it worse. A gender reveal is now allegedly responsible for the burning of 7,000 acres.

Crowds Fill California Beaches Over Labor Day Weekend Amid Heatwave and COVID-19

09.06.2020 23:55 PM

California temperatures are soaring over the weekend, sending people to mountains and beaches, and raising doubts over power outages and another possible spike in coronavirus cases.

Google's Largest Earthquake Detection Network Begins in California

08.12.2020 09:30 AM

Google has recently announced that its Android devices will start providing people with timely and helpful earthquake information, starting with California.

Uber and Lyft Agree to Switch to Electric Cars

07.27.2020 08:20 AM

The transportation sector causes the highest percentage of greenhouse gas emissions in the United States. California's Clean Miles Standard program opts for zero-emission vehicles for the sake of the environment.

15 States Are Switching to Electric Trucks and Buses Following California’s Lead

07.15.2020 09:52 AM

Washington, D.C. has announced that they are following the lead of California in switching from diesel-powered trucks and buses to the electric type to help reduce harmful emissions from diesel.

New York City Preparing for Second Coronavirus Wave, Warns Other States to be Ready as Well

07.12.2020 23:07 PM

New York City, once the world's epicenter for the coronavirus, is currently preparing for the anticipated second wave of infections. Moreover, they are taking what they've learned and are sharing it with other states going through the same thing, namely Florida, California, and Texas.

California Will Proceed With Reopening Plans Despite Record-Breaking Daily Cases of 6,000 People on Monday

06.24.2020 09:24 AM

California reports the highest number of daily cases as 6,000 people tested positive. Nevertheless, county mayors continue to move forward with plans to slowly reopening their areas with safety protocols.

[CORONAVIRUS] Tesla Employees Expose Social Distancing Not Practiced at All As Some Tested Positive Shorty After Plant Reopened

06.09.2020 21:23 PM

Two employees from Tesla's Fremont facility who requested anonymity have reported that some of them have been infected with the coronavirus. How and why the company has reopened seems quite controversial.

Endangered Pygmy Sperm Whale Washes up on California Shore with Fatal Wound

05.28.2020 07:50 AM

Lifeguard finds the carcass pygmy sperm whale on San Onofre State Beach with what looked like a bullet hole.

Bioluminescent Waves on California Coast have Turned into Red Tide that Smells Like Sulfur: Why is That?

05.13.2020 21:47 PM

The algae that caused the bioluminescence on the coast of California have a breakdown and is causing a red tide that smells like sulfur.

[VIDEO] About 200 Goats Break Through a Fence and Wander San Jose Neighborhood

05.13.2020 06:01 AM

A herd of goats was seen wandering and taking over empty streets of San Jose, California's Silver Creek neighborhood on the evening of Mar 12.

14,000 Californian Lives Could be Saved Each Year if the State Remains Carbon-Neutral Similar to When on Lockdown, Research Finds

05.08.2020 02:46 AM

Air pollution has been cleared in California due to the coronavirus causing people to stay at home. Researchers from UCLA say that if the state takes measures on improving the air quality, about 14,000 lives would be saved yearly. Click the link above to learn more.

Washington State has a New Pest to Worry About: Gypsy Moths

05.08.2020 01:41 AM

Just earlier this week, Washington state had been warned by experts regarding the impending arrival of the deadly Asian hornets. Now, they have another insect to worry about: the gypsy moths. Click the link above to read more on this story.

NASA Shared Image of Unexpected Superbloom of Orange Poppies In Southern California As Seen From Space

05.07.2020 05:45 AM

IN PHOTOS: Despite the significant drought this year, a "Miracle March" brought life to the fiery orange poppies across the Antelope Valley Poppy Reserve landscape.

Mysterious Faults Found in California Using Fiber Optic Cables

12.04.2019 09:20 AM

The mysterious faults were found beneath the Monterey Bay, an area which is often studied for seismic activities.