On the cover of Aviation Week’s Jan. 20, 1990, issue, a U.S. Air Force/Lockheed SR-71 flies over Lake Almanor in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. The Air Force had announced the phasing out of the ...

The statewide Sierra Nevada snowpack, which provides nearly one-third of California’s water supply, began the year in good ...

Like many communities, the Tule River Tribe in the western foothills of California's Sierra Nevada mountain range faces ...

Though Granada's storied history should be appreciated as much as possible, the nearby Sierra Nevada Mountains are also worth exploring. The Sierra Nevada Mountains are part of Sierra Nevada ...

Known as the 'Switzerland of California,' this mountain town and its surrounding natural areas offer unparalleled views and ...

Heavy precipitation is falling mostly in mountain areas. A flood watch in also in effect for the coast of central California, ...

John Muir’s fabled Range of Light appears seemingly out of nowhere when a storm rolls across the central San Joaquin Valley, clearing our skies of dirty air, before quickly fading and disappearing ...

Like a moth in a cocoon, the metamorphosis of Earth's crust from molten goop to solid land is hidden from view, leaving ...

A vast triangle-shaped region north of Las Vegas over the last six decades has developed a reputation as a hot spot for plane disappearances by conspiracy theorists and aviation enthusiasts.

Following a series of winter storms, the Sierra Nevada mountains are expected to see a surge in visitors this weekend. Skiers, snowboarders, and snow enthusiast ...

The second peak of an ongoing atmospheric river storm arrived in Northern California Monday afternoon, prompting flood ...

Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the ...