Thousands of strange sea creatures are blanketing Bay Area beaches
"This time of year the ocean along the west coast transitions into upwelling season. The true start/end of that season shifts every year based on a wide set of variables."
Video. Hanami celebrations begin in Tokyo as cherry blossoms reach their peak
Tokyo's parks are alive with locals and tourists who are taking part in 'hanami' picnics, celebrating the arrival of cherry blossom season just before its peak.
Take a blossom break at work, National Trust urges, as spring warms UK
Annie Reilly, the blossom programme manager at the trust, said: "The sight of blossom after such a grey, cold and stormy start to the year is a real mood-lifter."
Top players to watch in Southern California high school baseball
Seth Hernandez, a senior from Corona, is recognized as the best two-way player in Southern California, exemplifying talent and versatility on the field.