A.K. Whitney

A.K. Whitney is a longtime Southern California journalist. She was on staff for a decade at the Long Beach Press-Telegram, and has freelanced for local, national and international publications. In 2022, she published “The Unofficial Strawberry Shortcake Cookbook” with Adams Media, an imprint of Simon & Schuster.

Skin cancer is usually treatable when caught early, but one of the most popular ways to protect yourself — sunscreen — has come under fire.

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Why it’s never too late to protect against skin cancers

December 1, 2023 at 4:17 p.m.

Skin cancer is usually treatable when caught early, but one of the most popular ways to protect yourself — sunscreen — has come under fire.

If you run into a coyote while walking your dog, stay calm and avoid running -- that might make it chase you.

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What to do if you and your pet cross paths with a coyote

October 4, 2023 at 3:48 p.m.

If you run into a coyote while walking your dog, stay calm and avoid running -- that might make it chase you.

California is the most biodiverse state, and one of the most biodiverse areas on the planet. Chances are there's more wildlife around you than you know.

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What wild things are in your backyard? You might be surprised

July 19, 2023 at 4:32 p.m.

California is the most biodiverse state, and one of the most biodiverse areas on the planet. Chances are there's more wildlife around you than you know.

National parkland becoming more accessible to people with mobility concerns

February 10, 2016 at 2:15 p.m.

I was doing fine on the trail to Mariposa Grove’s Grizzly Giant until I hit the brook. Well, it wasn’t much of a brook, really, more of a trickle, a...

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