Today, the Sespe Wilderness represents one of Southern California’s most important protected areas, preserving nearly 220,000 acres of wild land just a short drive from some of the state’s most ...

Firefighters have the Gifford Fire 33% contained at 119,214 acres off Highway 166 east of Santa Maria with evacuations ...

Staying cautious and aware is key to avoiding dangerous encounters with rattlesnakes. Here are some essential tips for ...

Two rattlesnakes were caught on video engaging in a mating combat dance to win over a nearby female snake in Los Padres ...

Named for its striking white sandstone formations (“piedra blanca” means “white rock” in Spanish), this trail delivers an experience that feels more like wandering through the backdrop of an epic ...

A bear broke into a California home in the Los Padres National Forest to feast on snacks including dog food, cookies, a bag ...

The Gifford Fire burning in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties has burnedover 190 square miles.The fire started on ...

Containment on the Gifford Fire has increased to 91%, according to Los Padres National Forest (LPNF) officials.

Containment once again increased for the Gifford Fire in eastern San Luis Obispo as mop up efforts were expected to continue ...

Over the next 24 hours, the fire’s behavior should be limited inside the perimeter, the Los Padres National Forest reported.

The improvement in fire conditions comes after the agency reported that its backfiring operation was successful in stopping ...

Firefighters were preparing for a “strategic firing operation” Tuesday that could help the battle against the main part of ...