If you’re looking to escape the hustle and bustle of Los Angeles without driving for hours, there are plenty of camping spots ...

Southern California has no shortage of “good” hiking trails. From sandstone peaks above the ocean to high desert ridgelines dotted with cactus, the variety here is incredibly special. But not every ...

Join us for an unforgettable adventure in Point Reyes! From camping by the water to boating across serene landscapes and testing our tomahawk skills, this trip is full of excitement and nature’s ...

Update, Sept. 30: The Department of Public safety identified the trooper who fired his weapon during a response at a campground near Anchor Point on Sept. 25 as Sgt. Dan Cox, who has been with the ...

The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the deaths of a man and woman who were found fatally shot in a car near Point Mugu State Park on Wednesday evening. The unidentified couple were ...

POINT MUGU, Calif. (KABC) -- An investigation is underway after two people were found dead inside a car along the Pacific Coast Highway near Mugu Rock. A witness who walked past the car at Vista Point ...

A suspicious death investigation is underway Wednesday after two people were found dead inside a car in Ventura County. A man called the police around 7:30 p.m. after pulling next to the car and ...

At the end of May while I was in the developmental edits of Moon Guides’ Best of California State Parks to be released this winter, a curious thing happened. I was researching the Ed Z’berg Sugar Pine ...

Jo Van Buggenhout, a 22-year-old point guard from Belgium, has committed to play next season for Indiana State’s men’s basketball team, he confirmed to the Tribune-Star on Monday following an ...

On Saturday morning, about 20 L.A. Times subscribers attended our fourth Times subscriber hike, this time a 3.5-mile trek to Sycamore Canyon falls in Point Mugu State Park. It was a crisp, cloudy day, ...

A remotely piloted BQM-34 unmanned aerial target releases a test missile over the Point Mugu Sea Range, California. (U.S. Navy) The Navy this month undertook two groundbreaking weapons systems tests, ...

Howdy! I’m Jaclyn Cosgrove, an outdoors reporter at the L.A. Times. My job is to explore the mountains surrounding Los Angeles to find the best hikes, campgrounds and other adventures for you to ...