A midcentury home in Los Angeles, a house with ocean views in Bodega Bay and a contemporary home in Palm Desert.

From hiking trails to giraffe feeding, watching wallabies or learning about wildlife, Southern California's Living Desert Zoo And Gardens has an adventure for everyone.

Multiple fireplaces, Moorish windows and archways, custom latticework and geometric patterns add to the Kasbah vibe of the home.

From buzzy Instagram-worthy spots to tried-and-true small-town standbys, these are USA TODAY's top restaurants across the ...

The City of Palm Springs reached a settlement agreement with the owners of a downtown restaurant over patio space needed to get the multi-million dollar Plaza Theatre renovation project up to code. In ...

Birba, the 13-year-old Palm Springs restaurant known for its spacious patio and colorful name translating to “rascal,” has opened a sister restaurant within the Desert Hills Premium Outlets.

Also in this week's education roundup: CSUSB will host the second annual President's Distinguished Lecture featuring Nachhattar Chandi at the Palm Desert Campus on Feb. 6; Coachella Valley Unified ...

Desert Smash, the starry tennis event that pairs Grand Slam champions and Hollywood stars on the court in the name of philanthropy, has announced that this year’s games will benefit the WTA ...

New evidence reveals Homo erectus mastered survival in Tanzania’s ancient deserts, proving they were adaptable generalists long before modern humans emerged. Olduvai Gorge, Tanzania. Image ...

Winter is peak tourism season in the desert: The weather is reliably sunny and warm, perfect for all the pastimes Palm Springs enjoys best – spa pampering, pool lounging and hiking. Average ...

While fire pits offer a cozy atmosphere, patio heaters provide instant, effortless warmth with just the push of a button. Today’s models are not only stylish but also budget-friendly ...