Sierra Nevada

A powerful El Niño is strengthening in the Pacific Ocean, raising concerns about heavy rainfall,

A Powerful El Niño Could Bring a Challenging Winter to California

Natalie Kirilova | New Times Magazine November 9, 2026

California is heading into a winter that could test the state’s flood defenses, transportation...

Several factors make California the “astronomy capital” of the West Coast

Where the Stars Shine Brightest: Best Stargazing in California

Victoria Lapenko | New Times Magazine December 8, 2025

California is often associated with beaches, Silicon Valley, and wine country. But the Golden...

Gold Rush town in the Sierra Nevada with Victorian charm

Nevada City: A Trip Back in Time Just an Hour and a Half from Sacramento

Katy Kitt | New Times Magazine October 13, 2025

When the weekend arrives in California, residents of Sacramento and nearby towns often face...

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