Nearly Half Of California Families With Young Children Report Food Insecurity: EdSource

The survey also collected comments from parents who were food insecure, who described inflation and how it is affecting families.

10 Best Events To Kick Off Summer In Northern CA

Northern California offers many ways to celebrate the season with arts, food and music events.

ER Visits For Tick Bites At Highest Level In A Decade: What To Know In CA

Ticks are responsible for 90% of all vector-borne diseases, according to the CDC.

Trash Cameras Could Get You Charged Extra: CA Waste Giants Launch Bin Surveillance

The initiatives use cameras to enforce capacity limits and identify overstuffed trash cans at the curb.

Memorial Day Events In Northern CA Celebrate America’s 250th

Bay Area residents can choose from a range of commemorations, parades, and historical tributes.

These Are California's Favorite State Parks In 2026

This year's list of winners and honorable mentions spans parks across 24 counties.

7 Can’t-Miss Events In Northern CA In May, Including An NY Deli Pop-Up

Plan your weekends this month with diverse events, including a major wine and jazz festival, Mother's Day market, and flamenco show.

This CA Waterfall Now Requires Reservations After Social Media Surge

Annual visits doubled in the last decade, leading to "extreme overcrowding, long restroom lines, and overflowing trash cans."

CA Candidates For Governor Tangle In Messy TV Debate With Mail Ballots About To Go Out

The unruly debate underscored the instability in a crowded race that has no clear leader.

Elon Musk And OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Head To Court In High-Stakes Showdown Over AI

The trial centers on the birth of ChatGPT maker OpenAI as a nonprofit primarily funded by Musk before becoming a $852B capitalist venture.

CA Has One Of Most Beautiful Small Towns In US, Condé Nast Says

This California town is known for its charm and lack of street addresses.

When Hummingbirds Return To CA And What To Do To Attract Them

About 15 hummingbird species regularly appear in the United States, according to the Fish & Wildlife Service.

6 Events To Take Care Of The Planet In Northern CA

Celebrate Earth Day and Arbor Day by exploring events focused on sustainability, community cleanup and appreciating the great outdoors.

Some Of The Biggest Bets In US Are Being Made By California Lottery Players

New data shows players in California spend far more on lottery tickets than those in other states do.

Comet, Meteor Shower To Dazzle In CA Sky In April: When To Look

Grab a sleeping bag and look to the skies this April, NASA suggests. Mercury, the moon, and meteors will put on a show.

Californians Who Move Away Are Finding The Grass Really Is Greener, New UC Study Finds

The increasing cost of living has continued to force people out of California. But how are Californians faring in other states?

CA Native To Be First Black Astronaut In Lunar Mission — NASA's First In More Than Half A Century

As one of NASA’s few Black astronauts, Pomona native Victor Glover sees his presence on the mission as “a force for good.”

10 Can't-Miss Events This Spring In Northern California

Mark your calendar for everything from silent discos and spring cleaning for the body, to Easter celebrations and more.

Here Are The Best Places To Live In California, New Ranking Says

Niche looked at factors like outdoor activities, public schools, diversity, health, and more to determine the Golden State's top spots.

Chavez Name, Once An Honor, Now Carries A Stain That Officials Want To Scrub

Statues have been covered, and community leaders have sought to rename the buildings, streets, schools, a ship and even Cesar Chavez Day.

Hundreds Of CA Billionaires Make New List Of World's Richest: Here Are The Wealthiest

California has the highest concentrations of billionaires than any other U.S. state. How many billionaires live in your ZIP code?

CA Cities Rank Among Nation's Worst For Bed Bugs: Report

As the spring break travel season heats up, a new ranking has revealed California has some of the most bed bug-infested cities in the U.S.

'Doomsday Plane' Spotted Flying In CA: Reports

The plane is used for communications relay and as a strategic airborne command post.

'Rarest Carnivore' Spotted In NorCal Region For The First Time In Decades

The animal is considered one of the "rarest carnivores on the planet," according to California Department of Fish and Wildlife officials.

CA Beach Named Best In U.S. By Tripadvisor

The Southern California beach​ was the only U.S. beach that made the world rankings.

Presidents Day 2026 In CA: What’s Open, Closed

Offices closed, and parks open: see what you can get up to this President's Day around in California.

Pro-ICE Billboard Removed | Lion Encounters Spike | Teacher Strike | Super Bowl Secret Weapon: Patch PM

ALSO: Bay Area torturer denied parole; Four caught destroying home; Trafficking sting operation; Town Mourns The Loss Of Mayor

Scientists Marvel At A Galapagos Seabird That Wandered 3,000 Miles To California

The yellow-billed bird with black button eyes can have an 8-foot wingspan and spends much of its life airborne over the ocean.

CA Ranks Among Worst States To Retire In: Study

Because of the Golden State's high cost of living, heavy tax burdens and poorer aging outcomes, it is among the worst for retirees.

National Retailer Closes | Rodents At Newsom-Linked Eatery | Seafood Chain Closings: CA Business News

Catch up with the latest CA consumer and business news, plus under-the-radar stories and the week's best sales and freebies.

2 Children Die As 'Super Flu' Sickens CA. How Effective Is The Vaccine?

Flu hospitalizations and fatalities in California spiked in January. Here's what health officials want you to know.

9 California Restaurants Rank Best In Nation On Yelp's Annual List. Here's Where

The list features restaurants up and down the state, including eateries that offer Japanese, Thai, Indian and Greek cuisines.

Distracted Driver Kills Mom | Bay Area Shooting Spree | Local Measles Case | Family Drug Bust: Patch PM

ALSO: Giant star detained by ICE; College chancellor found guilty; Woman dies after bus crash; Cause of death for chess superstar revealed.

CA Allows Free Entry To State Parks On MLK Jr. Day After Trump Eliminates The Free National Park Holiday

The announcement comes after President Donald Trump swapped his birthday for MLK Jr. Day on the free national park entry calendar.

Teens Arrested In Mall Shooting | Super Bowl Trafficking | Flavortown Coming To Bay Area: Patch PM

ALSO: Teen kidnapped on the way to school; Spare the air alert issued; Roads re-open after gas leak; Dead motorcyclist identified.

More People Are Moving Away From CA Than Any Other State: Report

The "blue-to-red state migration ... continues to be a discernable trend," according to an analysis by U-Haul.

Palisades And Eaton Fires Anniversary: A Look Back At Recovery And Milestones One Year Later

It's been a year and a long a road to recovery since two huge Los Angeles firestorms, Eaton and Palisades, filled the air with terror.

Flu Cases Surging In California: What To Know About Subclade K Mutation

At least 11 million people have gotten sick, and 5,000 people have died from the flu this season, according to the CDC.

Social Security Payment Amounts To Change In January: What CA Residents Should Know

The average Social Security recipient will see a monthly increase. How much will yours change?

Rain Soaks Rose Parade In California On First Day Of 2026

It was the first rainy Rose Parade in decades, but crowds still braved the cold and the rain to ring in the new Year with a riot of color.