A self-pollinating nonpareil could mean less need for bees and greater production for the most popular variety of nut.

CALIFORNIA, USA — A California lawmaker is proposing to make Bigfoot the state’s official mythical creature. On Feb. 14, Assemblyman Chris Rogers (D-Santa Rosa) introduced Assembly Bill 666, which ...

A recent survey of Pacific Northwest cherry orchards uncovered the presence of a new dieback pathogen in the region — one ...

Assemblyman Chris Rogers has introduced a bill that would see Bigfoot given the official title of 'state cryptid' in ...

A nationwide shortage of honeybees has coincided with a rise in beehive thefts as growers throughout the Central Valley prepare for almond bloom, a pivotal time for the health of the nut, which is one ...

Abraham Lincoln had friends and relatives in California, including Santa Cruz,” writes columnist. “A 13-year-old Charles H.

Big snow, big trees, and the big outdoors. It doesn’t get much better for a winter day trip than heading up Highway 4 to take ...

Most people look at a flowering almond tree this time of year and see a masterpiece of nature. I see a year’s supply of ...

The Ball brothers have been in the spotlight since their high school days, as LaVar's sons are now each stars on their own ...

Igloo cooler recall: 1 million ice chests could cause cuts, breaks or fingertip amputation ...

As expected, the Bay Area took a pounding of wet and windy weather overnight and into Thursday from the latest winter storm ...

A: Ensure that the 5-foot zone surrounding their home, which Newsom’s order calls “Zone 0,” is “ember resistant.” Q: What ...