The Nevada County Sheriff's Office investigates after human remains were found by a father and son in Nevada City.

Was that an earthquake you just felt or merely a big truck rumbling by? You don't have to wonder thanks to the U.S.

Nevada County is earning statewide recognition for its proven approach to emergency preparedness for disasters like wildfires ...

On July 21, 1952, a magnitude 7.5 earthquake in Kern County was strongly felt in the Valley, shaking residents ...

In the wake of high-profile fraud cases in which charter schools inappropriately collected hundreds of millions of public dollars, California lawmakers are pushing for reform that would aim to prevent ...

The removal of 21 children from a Los Angeles-area couple has put a spotlight on the practice of using surrogates to build a family. Surrogacy has no federal regulation, leaving ...

Some National Weather Service offices in California are among those hit hardest by meteorologist vacancies, heightening ...

Two earthquakes shook opposite sides of Central California just minutes apart Saturday night.

An early 3.6-magnitude quake near Redding jolted Northern California residents. Experts share safety tips for minimizing risks during earthquakes.