From an island off of North Carolina to a coastal village on Japan’s Izu Peninsula, these are the most beautiful beach towns ...

Tsunamis pose a risk to the entirety of the California coast. But should a major one strike, how bad could it be?

Near-shore tsunamis, those triggered by earthquakes just off the coast, could pose a particularly dire risk for California’s ...

The world-famous Oregon Garden displays botanical beauty year-round, with local resident discounts that make regular visits affordable. Silver Falls State Park, with its magnificent waterfall trail, ...

Klamath Falls basks in southern Oregon sunshine where your bank account can breathe a sigh of relief. This bright spot enjoys over 300 days of sunshine annually, making it one of Oregon’s sunniest ...

More than 100 beautiful, fascinating quilts of widely varied styles made primarily by African American women with Bay Area ...

A near-certain disaster looms for California, but there are real things people can do to prepare. Here's what to know about the risks.

A near-certain disaster looms for California, but there are real things people can do to prepare. Here's what to know about ...

Nearly three decades later, Mayor Barbara Lee — a political figure with similar name recognition — has begun a shortened term ...

Matt Mahan, the leader of California’s third-largest city, wants jail time for homeless people who refuse shelter three times ...

Adha, a period of "communal enjoyment" for Muslims worldwide, has officially arrived. Here's what we've learned about the ...

Any time you spend two hours in Walnut Creek, local business leaders may be tracking you. The city’s Chamber of Commerce has ...