More than 250 earthquakes have struck the state's Southern border since New Year's Eve, and it's not the first time this has happened.

Video: Assignment Earth explains why residents and government authorities are determined to clean up and revive the Gowanus Canal.

The federally protected and UNESCO-recognized wilderness area is front and center as work on the border wall between the U.S. and Mexico continues.

Once isolated to the Central Valley, the hybrid tumbleweed Salsola ryanii is making moves — and fast.

New survey finds that 40 percent of parents disregard warning labels and give cough and cold medicine to young kids.

Apple juice will now have the same standards as water when it comes to the amount of arsenic allowed, but how much praise does the FDA deserve?

About 16 percent of hot sauces tested from Mexico and South America had lead in them. If you’re concerned about the lead in your hot sauce, try making your own.

While cigarette sales are slumping, sales for cigars have more than doubled in the last decade.

Levels of arsenic in rice appear to be too low to pose health risks over the short term.

The use-at-home device that treats migraines with a pulse of magnetic energy has shown significant promise in clinical trials.

No illness related to the recall have been reported, and shoppers should be wary of jars with a "Best Buy" date of June 16, 2015.

New labels would focus on sugar and calories and reflect a realistic serving size for the American diet.

Jerky dog treats made in China have been linked to 1,000 dog deaths and illness in three people.

Even if the FDA knows something is harmful, it seems no one can make them do anything about it.

Seven people have died from an outbreak of listeria associated with apples. A California packing company has recalled Granny Smith, Gala and caramel apples.

The natural and organic food company recalled products with spinach after one of its suppliers found it may be tainted with Listeria monocytogenes.

FDA floats proposal that would set 10% of total calories as the standard. So, if you drink a 16-ounce soda, you're done.

Genetically modified salmon will now be sold in stores and restaurants, and it doesn't have to be labeled.

Alliance for Natural Health-USA released tests on breakfast foods, and glyphosate was found in 11 of 24 samples. WHO says the chemical is probably carcinogenic.

The new nutrition labels would have updated serving sizes and identified added sugars, but the FDA has put an indefinite hold on them.

We can't seem to agree on the right amount of sodium, but these foods add up quickly.

At a single Starbuck location, a whooping 378 people bought coffee for the person behind them.

There's a simple rule for ordering from a wine list that will help you avoid any embarrassment.

Part work of art, part tribute to farmers who love the earth they work, this new book deserves to be out where people can see it.

We almost lost the art of making true broth, but it has had a massive revival. Now, you can even enjoy it on the streets of New York.

The chicken chain is working with THRIVE to purchase coffee from farmers who can by-pass the middleman and get paid up to 10x more for their beans.

Why this foodie trend could be doing more harm than good.

As the organic food brand readies to open its first restaurant, traditional fast-food eateries are scrambling to catch up with consumers’ desires.

Starbucks raised its drink prices, but here's how to recoup the loss and maybe save a little extra.

Like the space shuttle Endeavour but cheesier, Taco Bell 'Numero Uno' relocates from its original Southern California home.

Neapolitan pies are served with a hint of smog in San Vitaliano.

For the first time, Americans are spending more money eating out at restaurants than they spend on groceries, and it has to do with our lifestyles.

Restaurants are serving up Amatrice Pasta and donating proceeds to help earthquake victims.

Restaurants are on to our wine ordering habits, so the cheapest bottle of wine on the list may really just be the best value.

The 2017 finalist list is out for the James Bear Awards — the 'Oscars' of the food world.

The downloadable romance novel "Tender Wings of Desire" from KFC is free. But how does Rob Lowe fit into all of this?

At Urban Village Brewing Company in Philadelphia, the pizza dough is started with yeast captured from the air in Old City.

As people age, they need good healthy food, but some boomers are taking shortcuts and getting proper nutrition.

Consumption of sugary beverages is down at Jamie Oliver's restaurants, but is it only an increase in price that made the difference?

Loud restaurants are a big source of complaints. But what's the source of the problem?

The law also affects convenience stores and vending machines.

From foie gras to beer and bar nuts, this odd assortment of extreme ice creams would leave even Willy Wonka scratching his head.

Outstanding in the Field brings its long dining table to farms and uses locally produced foods for a memorable feast.

If your dad enjoys a draught of red wine with his joint of charred beef, feel virtuous in indulging him this Father's Day.

Which label, USDA certified-organic or Demeter USA certified-biodynamic, indicates the better bottle?

Many people still don't know what biodynamic means, but wines grown biodynamically are popular with the experts.

CNN recommends several boxed wines for the holiday weekend. Are the boxes the only eco-friendly thing about them?

It's been a long week of snow, school being closed, and lots of writing. I'm really looking forward to Friday night pizza and a glass of wine.

“Down to Earth” highlights the sustainability inititaives at several of California’s wineries and opens up your sustainable wine choices.

A new study done in Boston eases concerns about contamination from the city environment that could be in foraged foods.