Mike Yardley describes his adventures in California's Santa Monica - with visits to the iconic Santa Monica Pier, Venice ...

Many of those acres were populated by homes, and others popular hiking trails throughout the Santa Monica Mountains. Firefighters continue to make progress on extinguishing the Palisades fire ...

The city also sits just south of the Santa Monica Mountains, where additional trails are available for mountain biking. Electric bicycle tours can be arranged as well, if you want some insight ...

Rent an e-bike at one of the shops on the Santa Monica Pier and spend the afternoon riding 3 miles (one way) along the Marvin Braude Bike Trail to Venice Beach. Stop for lunch at the Venice Whaler.

The Palisades fire burned several miles of trails in the Santa Monica Mountains but did not make it far west enough to harm beloved sites like Malibu Creek State Park and Sandstone Peak.

Most people hear “the Valley” and think of endless suburbs, chain restaurants, and a place you move to when you’re tired of ...

but Santa Monica may be the most iconic (and expensive) of all. World famous for its neon-lit Pier, this Los Angeles County city is also known for its stunning views, state beach, and bike trail ...

Through the voices of 77 Angelenos, this story pays tribute to a selection of the thousands of structures that were lost or ...

As those who lost their homes or businesses to the fires are aware, phase 1 of the government’s recovery plan is performed by ...

The River Mountains Loop Trail paired with the power boost of an e-bike could be your ticket to ride. E-bike rides still count as exercise, and an e-bike rental can help turn the local challenge ...

Foothills Conservancy of NC opens new hiking trail in South Mountains of Burke County in honor of founding board member Bob ...

Rain might bring relief from wildfires searing Los Angeles County but could spell disaster for the only known population of Southern California steelhead trout in the Santa Monica Mountains.