Heavy rains in eastern Kern County have prompted several road closures, officials said. Multiple agencies are responding to ...

It serves as a transitional zone between the hotter Sonoran Desert to the south and the cooler Great Basin Desert to the north. Its elevation generally ranges from 2,000 to 4,000 feet (610 to 1,219 ...

The announcement of Chuckwalla National Monument makes historic contributions to conservation in the Southwest. Spanning roughly 18 million acres and stretching 600 miles from Utah to California, the ...

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I wouldn't be unique in saying that Fallout New Vegas is one of the best RPGs ever made, but after over a decade of wandering the Mojave Wasteland, the 18-month development time starts to show in the ...

Peter Merlin trudges through the desert, side-stepping sage brush and creosote until he reaches a spot barren of vegetation. He points out a faint crescent-shaped scar in the earth 100 feet long.

Millions of residents face heightened flood risks, as intensified storm activity threatens vulnerable communities with flash ...

Even in drought-stricken Southern California, the Mojave River could easily be described as one of the most unspectacular waterways in the Southwest. However, the historic significance of this strange ...

You can spot a 2024 Jeep Gladiator over the outgoing model by its black grille. There are two updates of actual significance: The truck now has curtain airbags (pretty cool for a convertible) and a ...

A 3.2 magnitude earthquake struck near Johannesburg, California, on Sunday night. The earthquake, centered near the Garlock fault, was felt by some residents but caused no reported damage. This is the ...

Known as the toughest one-day off-road race in the world, King of the Hammers is set to kick off on Jan. 23, 2025 and run through Feb. 8. The event takes place at Hammertown, about 30 miles east of ...

Bouncing down a rocky road in a pickup, two researchers neared their destination: an oasis of palm trees in the desert. When the unpaved road ended in an impassible collapsed section, they stepped out ...