Davis, California - As California wildfires burn tree canopies and forest floors, the plants that are replacing the burned understory are increasingly those found in more southern areas of the West, according to a study from the University of California, Davis.

Stanford, California - It is time to fix the flaws of the U.S. justice system, which is bloated, costly and harsh, a Stanford law professor says.

Berkeley, California - California’s giant sequoias are showing signs of stress — some have leaves that are drier and sparser than usual - and UC Berkeley tree biologist Anthony Ambrose thinks the drought is to blame.

Sacramento, California - Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today issued the following statement regarding the death of U.S. Forest Service Firefighter Mike Hallenbeck:

San Diego, California - Researchers at University of California, San Diego School of Medicine report that more than one in four female sex workers in two Mexican cities on the U.S. border entered the sex trade younger than age 18; one in eight before their 16th birthday. These women were more than three times more likely to become infected with HIV than those who started sex work as adults. They were also three times more likely to be violently coerced to engage in sex with male clients and seven times less likely to use a condom during their first month in the sex trade.

Twentynine Palms, California - Visiting Joshua Tree National Park in the summer can be a relaxing and scenic experience away from the crowds during high season.Certain preparations and precautions should be observed by visitors in order to ensure a safe and pleasurable trip.