Rebecca Castillo is a video creator and special projects lead for Los Angeles Times’ High School Insider and other Public Affairs programs. A Southern California native, she is an alumna of Swarthmore ...

Escape to Big Bear Lake, California, for year-round adventure. From scenic hikes to cozy cabins and thrilling snow sports, ...

Tulare Lake, once a sprawling body of freshwater in California’s San Joaquin Valley, disappeared over a century ago, only to ...

Reflections from a road trip to Mono Lake and the Owens Valley, the northernmost reaches of Southern California.