Tulare Lake re-emerged after intense storms battered the state this winter, and will likely remain in the Central Valley for months — and maybe years — to come.

When American settlers arrived in California 150 years ago, the sprawling Central Valley was home to the largest body of freshwater west of the Mississippi River. Tulare Lake expanded each spring ...

Every 200 years California suffers a storm of biblical proportions — this year’s rains are just a precursor The last freak rainstorm turned the Central Valley into a lake, and we’re due for ...

Mono Lake, nestled in California’s Eastern Sierra Nevada, is a haven for unique life forms. Its iconic tufa formations and thriving populations of brine shrimp and alkali flies showcase an ...

A California "ghost lake" Tulare Lake that disappeared in the 17th century is making its grand return after 130 years, swallowing up 94,000 acres and counting of private farmland.

When American settlers arrived in California 150 years ago, the sprawling Central Valley was home to the largest body of freshwater west of the Mississippi River.

To enjoy the outdoors in an area with miles of shoreline camping and views, head to California's largest man-made lake where you can even stay on a houseboat.

An American lake that was drained 100 years ago to create farming land has reappeared - causing havoc, sparking feuds and fuelling concerns about the impact of climate change. California's Tulare ...

The research challenges the idea that languages from prehistoric Mexico spread along with maize farming in California.

Why It Matters Lake Shasta, California's largest reservoir, plays a critical role in the state's water management system.