Los Angeles Times • 2026-02-12

A 'ticking environmental time bomb': Illegal cannabis farms poison California’s forests

Ecologist Greta Wengert warns that illegal cannabis grows are polluting California's public lands.

Los Angeles Times • 2026-02-12

L.A. beaches could be managed by the federal government

The National Park Service is considering a proposal that would place Los Angeles County beaches under its jurisdiction.

Los Angeles Times • 2026-02-07

Should some L.A. beaches be a national park? It's being studied. Here's how you can weigh in

The National Park Service is embarking on the Los Angeles Coastal Area Special Resource Study, focusing on the coastline and adjacent areas along Santa Monica Bay from Will Rogers State Beach to Torrance Beach, including areas around Ballona Creek, as well as San Pedro.

Los Angeles Times • 2026-02-05

'We are still here:' Death Valley is the latest battleground in fight over national park signs and exhibits

The Trump administration is reviewing at least one exhibit at Death Valley National Park that recognizes the Timbisha Shoshone's connection to the land.

The Atlantic • 2026-02-07

The Mysterious Devices Speeding Mining Exploration in Utah

Hiking guides hired to carry 20-pound nodes into the mountains were part of a new type of resource survey.