Nearly 2,000 meters above sea level, a lake in southwestern China is drawing a steady stream of divers. Its pull: challenging diving conditions and the tales of China’s own Atlantis hidden below.

Many soil and water conservation districts across the state hold spring fish sales that offer opportunities to stock your pond for an enjoyable summer.

No one did much fishing this past week in the Monterey Bay area. Conditions were just too rough, even for most surfcasters.