Someone tried sneaking dozens of live beetles through Los Angeles International Airport inside packages of snacks.

STANISLAUS COUNTY — California farmers are responsible for growing 80% of the world's almonds, but an invasive beetle from Australia may be causing a big blow to the industry. The roughly 2.5 ...

The beetles live only in the San Joaquin Valley of California and, within that valley, only in a small number of alkali sinks known as playas. Their narrow range in the highly agricultural and ...

The beetles, which measured four to five inches long, can "pose a significant threat to our vital agriculture resources." ...

U.S. Customs and Border Protection agriculture specialists found 37 giant live beetles — valued at $1,480 — stashed inside an air cargo shipment that had arrived in California from Japan ...

Customs and Border Protection agents seized over three dozen live beetles being smuggled inside Japanese snacks at Los Angeles International Airport, authorities said Wednesday. CBP agriculture ...

When Kogon traveled back to Southern California, they realized the Beetle was better off leaving the area altogether. However, the keys had burned up inside the house. Shein, who is an auto ...