Kate Stevens, the museum's first employee, was a curator of collections who specialized in paleoecology, the study of fossilized shells.

With just over 1 inch of rain since last April, Borrego Springs and Anza-Borrego Desert State Park are feeling the effects.

SAN DIEGO — The San Diego Zoo marked National Panda Day by showcasing its two giant pandas, Xin Bao and Yun Huan, drawing thousands of visitors eager to catch a glimpse of the rare animals. The event, ...