- A year after a USDA sharpshooter executed Carl the coyote, San Francisco park officials warn of a possible population increase — and urge residents not to feed the feral canines. By Rachel Swan
- Every year, some of the millions of visitors to Lake Tahoe crash their boats, fall into the frigid water or even drown. Data published for the first time shows exactly what happens at the lake. By Gregory Thomas, Yoohyun Jung and Harsha Devulapalli
- A festival celebration of the famed Mavericks big-wave surfing spot is happening this weekend in Half Moon Bay. By Gregory Thomas
- California has only about one-tenth as many human fire lookouts as in a bygone age. But they still play a crucial role. By Gregory Thomas
- A climber-led cleanup in Yosemite National Park is going national this year, with at least a dozen other events coming to Joshua Tree, Rocky Mountain National Park and other popular outdoor sites. By Gregory Thomas
- Marin kayaker Cyril Derreumaux paddled to shore on Hawaii's big island on Tuesday, establishing him as second kayaker in 35 years to make it from California to Hawaii — and the first first solely under his own power. By Gregory Thomas
- After being pushed back by strong ocean currents off Hawaii, Fremont rower Carlo Facchino called the Coast Guard for help, effectively throwing in the towel on his goal to row the 2,400 miles from Sausalito to Hawaii under his own power. By Gregory Thomas
- New names have been bestowed upon 80 sites across California, ranging from Los Angeles County to the Sierra — and more changes could be in the works. By Gregory Thomas
- California’s tourism bureau is trying something it’s never tried before: nudging travelers toward the state’s tribal lands. By Gregory Thomas
- Despite severe shoulder pain and shark danger, a Mill Valley swimmer completed the first swim from the Golden Gate Bridge to Half Moon Bay. By Gregory Thomas
- After scouring just a fraction of Fallen Leaf’s shoreline, divers have already pulled out 3,000 pounds of refuse, including about 100 car tires and found an apparent Ford Model T. By Gregory Thomas
- A huge crowd gathered on an overcast Saturday afternoon at the Presidio’s main lawn for the fourth annual Korean Chuseok festival, one of several celebrations of the mid-autumn harvest moon in San Francisco this weekend. By Danielle Echeverria
- Ignore the cynics and snarks. Call it whatever you want. The 5.4 acre park above the Transbay transit center is one of the best things about the San Francisco of 2022. By John King
- The sudden closure of Brannan Island State Recreation Area, known for some of the best camping and boating in Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta, shocked and angered some locals. Now it may be on the cusp of reopening. By Gregory Thomas
- Amid a punishing drought and flourishing toxic algae blooms in the San Francisco Bay and Lake Merritt in Oakland, the search for the perfect place to swim through the coming Labor Day weekend may be complicated over the coming days. By Annie Vainshtein
- S.F.’s Presidio Tunnel Tops and L.A.’s Sixth Street Viaduct are expensive bridges that double as public spectacles. By Joe Mathews
- California campers may soon have to change how they prepare for overnight trips. A new state bill would ban the sale of the single-use propane tanks universally used with camping stoves. By Gregory Thomas
- Heavenly, in South Lake Tahoe; Northstar, in Truckee; and Kirkwood, outside South Lake Tahoe, have lined up their dates for the upcoming ski season. By Gregory Thomas
- While the grizzly bear looms large in California lore, the animal was systematically killed off long ago. Efforts are underway to reintroduce the storied predator. By Kurtis Alexander
- The Dipsea Bridge — as it will be named to differentiate it from the treacherous Dipsea Plank— is part of a $20 million renovation of Muir Woods National Monument. By Sam Whiting
- The climber, a 19-year-old male, sustained major injuries after falling from Sentinel Rock to a ledge below, officials said. At least a dozen people have needed rescuing from the mountain, according to California Highway Patrol officials. By Emma Talley
- Dean Karnazes, an experienced long-distance runner, has had numerous encounters with wildlife on his treks. But a recent close encounter with a coyote left him rattled —and nursing multiple wounds. By Rachel Swan
- The Six Rivers Lightning Complex began as a dozen lightning-caused blazes on Friday and continued to burn out of control over the weekend. By Kellie Hwang
- The complicated, precious nature of the state’s water supply is inspiring some Californians to embark on what are known as “water walks” — the practice of journeying along a waterway from the source to its outlet. By Gregory Thomas
- Western Hills Garden in Sonoma County is a world-renowned pocket of horticultural history known for its hundreds of exotic plant species. The garden’s new owners have big plans to turn the 63-year-old nursery into a preservation nonprofit. By Gregory Thomas
- Blooms of noxious, blue-green algae in California’s second-largest freshwater lake have prompted Lake County officials to issue warnings against consuming the water in Clear Lake. The smell of the bloom has been likened to that of a “dying buffalo.” By Annie Vainshtein
- A controversial plan to build out the Olympic Valley ski area in North Lake Tahoe with a new ski village, hotel and condominiums was shot down in court, dealing a blow to plans to create an expansive, full-season vacation destination in the... By Gregory Thomas
- For backcountry hikers, August used to be a magical month, coming after the mosquitoes and before early autumn storms. Now, the risk of fires and smoke has cast a pall. By Kate Galbraith
- At the turn of the 20th century, a Yosemite mountain peak was named after a celebrity chef. His story is one piece of the national park’s abundant Chinese history. By Chasity Hale
- A through-hike on the popular Pacific Crest Trail is now impossible after several wildfires, including the McKinney Fire raging through Northern California, triggered closures. By Emma Talley