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The goldspotted oak borer, pictured, was found in San Diego County in the early 2000s. But it wasn't until recently that officials discovered that the beetle, combined with the drought, has killed tens of thousands of oak trees.

Forestry Officials Ramp Up Fight Against Invasive Beetles

One species that originated from Arizona has infested more than 100,000 acres across San Diego County. One thing campers can do to help curb the beetles’ spread: buy firewood locally.

What's Behind San Diego's Crazy Weather?

Above average temperatures for more than two months. Humid, desert-like thunderstorms at the coast. What's going on with San Diego's weather? Does this unusual weather help or hurt our fire risk and the drought?

A Cal Fire decal is seen on the side of one of the state agency's vehicle.

Cal Fire Prepares For Early Wildfire 'Season'

Preparations include hiring seasonal firefighters, which has happened earlier than normal this year.

A tug boat pushes a barge down the Sacramento River in the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta near Rio Vista, Sept. 23, 2013. Along with providing a source for commercial transportation and pleasure craft, the delta also provides much of the water for central and southern California cities and irrigation water for San Joaquin Valley farmers.

House Wading Into California's Long-Running Water War

Wading into a longstanding California water war, the House Wednesday endorsed a Republican plan to shift more water to San Joaquin Valley farmers and cut the flow for threatened fish and growers in another part of the state.

Low water levels, like at this reservoir near Gustine, Calif., bring birds and mosquitoes together and help transmit West Nile virus to humans.

In California, Less Water Means More West Nile Virus

You'd think that mosquitoes wouldn't like drought, but that's not what's happening in California, where stagnant water breeds more mosquitoes. Cases of West Nile virus have doubled since last year.

Construction at Carlsbad's wastewater recycling facility. January 27, 2016

Carlsbad Receives EPA Loan To Expand Water Recycling

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced Wednesday a $30 million loan to the city of Carlsbad to expand its water recycling facility.

Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe, who turns 93 on Tuesday, speaks at his party's annual conference in December, where he was endorsed as a candidate for the 2018 election. His wife said last week that even if he dies before the election, he should run "as a corpse."

Nearing 93, Robert Mugabe Shows No Sign Of Stepping Down

The world's oldest leader, Zimbabwe's Robert Mugabe, turns 93 Tuesday. He has no intention of retiring and his wife has said even if he dies before next year's election, he should run "as a corpse."

California Panel Mandates Low-Water Lawns On New Buildings

California regulators voted Friday to limit how much water can be used to irrigate lawns on new and renovated buildings.

Nearly 200,000 acres of land in the San Diego's backcountry are dedicated to 17,000 cows, according to the San Diego County Farm Bureau. But a lack of rainfall has turned their normally green pastures brown, forcing ranchers to sell-off their spring calves earlier than usual.

Brown Pastures Force Some San Diego Ranchers To Sell Off Cattle

Severe drought conditions are hitting San Diego County's agricultural industry — from avocado growers to cattle ranchers.

Forrest Huggleston and Alex Huff watch flooding at Shoal Creek after days of heavy rain in Austin, Texas, on Monday.

At Least 5 Are Dead As Storms, Flooding Ravage Texas, Oklahoma

From Houston to Dallas and into Oklahoma torrential rains led to violent floods, which killed at least five and left 12 missing in Texas. The bad news? More rain is in the forecast.

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