Breaking: Koontz Fire reported in Fresno County on Sep. 20
A new wildfire was reported today at 8:42 a.m. in Fresno County. Koontz Fire has been burning on private land. At this time, ...
Breaking: Pipeline Fire reported in Orange County on Sep. 20
Pipeline Fire has been burning on state land. There is currently no information on the containment or cause of the fire.
Golden creature emerges on a Texas college campus, researchers say. It’s a new species
A student on a Texas university campus made a unique discovery — a creature with a “goldenrod color” and “dark brown markings ...
Postal carrier tosses 1,200 pieces of mail in dumpster, stops going to work, feds say
The man, who worked for the U.S. Postal Service, trashed 1,296 pieces of first-class and pre-sorted mail that he was supposed ...
‘Poison’ creatures — with multi-colored bodies — are new species in Colombia. See them
Between 2009 and 2022, researchers collected specimens of leaf walkers from the Colombian Chocó bioregion, where the species are known to live. They also recorded the advertisement calls of the male ...
Update: Alpine Fire in San Diego County – Sep. 20 status
Alpine Fire initially started 1:34 p.m. July 22 in San Diego County. It has been burning on private land for two months. At ...
These US cities boast the most active nightlife scenes
More than 20% of Lyft rides in the wee hours of Saturday and Sunday mornings are people going to bars, clubs, and ...
Breaking: Lindbergh Fire reported on Sep. 14
A new wildfire was reported 1:53 p.m. Sep. 14 at. Lindbergh Fire has been active for six days. A fire crew of has been ...
Modular construction is on the rise. Can it build high-quality affordable housing?
Next City reports on a Minneapolis housing authority’s initiative to build affordable homes through modular construction and ...
Teen, 14, facing charges after allegedly phoning in bogus threat against Elk Grove school
Police alleged the teen called 911 to say Harriet Eddy Middle School would be the target of the shooting. The 14-year-old ...
Update: Orosco Fire in San Diego County – Sep. 20 status
Orosco Fire initially started 10:38 p.m. July 11 in San Diego County. It has been burning on federal land managed by the ...
9-foot alligator was seen ‘stalking dog walkers’ in Florida. See deputies wrangle it
After determining the lurking alligator was “too close for comfort,” Sgt. Crystal Nash and Deputy Dawn Ferris stepped in. The two “fearless gator warriors” helped catch the animal before a ...