The spiking levels underscore the added danger from wildfires when cars, homes, and other structures burn, researchers said.

New York Times reporters have been writing personal portraits about the fires in the California Today newsletter. Here is a collection of their dispatches on what the disaster means to them, and to ...

Here's what you need to know to plan a trip to Loreto, Mexico, including the best hotels, things to do, and more.

Pack your sunscreen and sense of adventure, because Jug Handle State Natural Reserve is calling your name! “Welcome to ...

Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley; 415-351-1400; anthonymeier.com. Through Jan. 24: Solo exhibit by San Francisco artist Dave Muller, known for his music-themed paintings. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays ...

Carrizo Plain is a birdwatcher’s paradise, with over 200 species calling this place home at various times of the year. It’s ...

Rich with history and primed for epic adventure, this low-key setting in the Sierra Nevada mountains boasts a side of ...

One of Hanapepe’s most beloved attractions is the Hanapepe Swinging Bridge. Built in the early 1900s, this historic ...

Catherine Parker Zion Canyon Scenic Drive is one of four main roads in Zion National Park. Along this road, visitors can access famous park landmarks, including Zion Lodge, Angel's Landing ...

Coconino National Forest is another popular place to stop, with many scenic overlooks. You can stop off at the Red Rock Ranger District Visitor Center to pick up maps and get advice on trails and ...

The deadly fires, two of the most destructive on record in California, started Jan. 7 on a day of extremely high fire danger due to a Santa Ana windstorm. More than 27 deaths have been reported in ...

The blaze, which had grown to 23,448 acres, was 72% contained by Thursday afternoon, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, known as Cal Fire. Cal Fire said the ...