The Western US mountain range that shapes climate, water, and recreation
In New Canaan, a driver accelerates through a fence and into a public pool, prompting a rescue by lifeguards and police. The driver is conscious with no serious injuries and is transported to a hospital for evaluation; pool remains closed as staff clear the area.
Two Forest Service biologists were kidnapped near Gumboot Lake in Shasta-Trinity National Forest. Joseph Charles Henrichsen and his son Phoenix have been charged with kidnapping federal employees after a near daylong standoff that ended with the hostages released and the suspects in custody. A large multiagency response was mounted, and prosecutors say the pair face life in prison if convicted.
A collection of recent reports shows beekeeping facing diverse challenges and resilience. From Gaza’s rooftop apiaries to UK arson recovery and California family farms, beekeepers adapt to war, weather, and loss, keeping livelihoods alive while communities rally with fundraising and support.