How Big Will California's 2023 'Super Bloom' Be? What To Know

California residents are eagerly watching the hillsides for the return of the phenomena, which last occurred in 2019.

Bald Eagles | Shimmering Lake | February Blooms: CA In Photos

It's your state; It's your shot. This is California in photos.

Green Comet | Swirling Clouds | Shooting Hoops At Sunset: CA In Photos

It's your state; It's your shot. This is California in photos.

Don't Feed The Bears! But Birds OK, New Tahoe Research Shows

Ski enthusiasts routinely feed the tiny mountain chickadees high above the north shore of the alpine lake on the California-Nevada border.

How To See Yosemite National Park's Remarkable Firefalls

It happens when sunlight and water cooperate in just the right way at Yosemite National Park to create the memorable effect.

Lighted Art Delights | Pismo Sunset | Honeybee At Work: CA In Photos

It's your state; It's your shot. This is California in photos.

California's Resolve Questioned After It Grants Medi-Cal Contract Concessions

“It’s kind of weird. Not transparent — very much behind closed doors.”

As CA Natural Gas Bills Skyrocket, Customers May See Roughly $50 Cut

The annual California Climate Credit could be moved up as customers across the state are facing 'shockingly high' bills.

Monarch Butterflies Wintering In California Rebound For 2nd Year

"I think we can all celebrate," said Emma Pelton, a conservation biologist at the Xerces Society.

Spectacular Spillway | Surreal Sunset | Pastel Clouds: CA In Photos

It's your state; It's your shot. This is California in photos.

Star Students: Help Patch Recognize Extraordinary Students In CA

Patch and T-Mobile are partnering to celebrate Star Students who make life better in California with contributions big and small.

Sunset Between Storms | Low Tide In Laguna Beach: CA In Photos

It's your state; It's your shot. This is California in photos.

Lucky Rainbow | Western Bluebirds | Skimming In SoCal: CA In Photos

It's your state; It's your shot. This is California in photos.

Many Families With Unaffordable Employer Coverage Now Eligible For Covered California Subsidies

If having the family on your employer-sponsored health plan has been a financial hardship, help may be on the way.

22 Incredible Reader Images Of 2022: California In Photos

Thanks to talented Patch readers across the Golden State, we bring you these 22 incredible images.

Is Legislation To Safeguard Americans Against Superbugs A Boondoggle Or Breakthrough?

The PASTEUR Act would provide $6 billion in federal funding to give drugmakers incentive to develop lifesaving medications.

2 Dead, 11 Hurt After 6.4 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes NorCal

A magnitude 6.4 earthquake damaged homes, businesses, roads and bridges when it struck northern California early Tuesday morning.

Sunbathing Sea Lion | Lucky Rainbow | East Bay Beauty: CA In Photos

It's your state; It's your shot. This is California in photos.

17 CA Cities Rank Among Happiest Places To Live, Study Shows

Ten California cities were among the Top 10 happiest places to live, while 17 were among the Top 50, according to a study by SmartAsset.

Sunset Extraordinaire | Sparkling Field Of Lights: CA In Photos

It's your state; It's your shot. This is California in photos.

To Attract In-Home Caregivers, CA Offers Paid Training — And Self-Care

A state-funded assistance program helps 650,000 low-income people who are older or disabled age in place, usually at home.

Graceful Swans | Dancing Trees | Autumn Lake Scene: CA In Photos

It's your state; It's your shot. This is California in photos.

The Business Of Clinical Trials Is Booming. Private Equity Has Taken Notice

The median cost for bring new drugs to final approval is $19 million.

5 Heroes Of CA: Visionary Leaders, Tireless Advocates And Beyond

Over hard times, the heroes among us are often revealed. Here is a look at some people who’ve emerged as important figures across CA.

Fall Colors | Mysterious Rock Formation| Hungry Squirrel: CA In Photos

It's your state; It's your shot. This is California in photos.

Surfers At Sunset | Fall Leaves | Littlest Officer: CA In Photos

It's your state; It's your shot. This is California in photos.

Raindrops On Roses | Homemade Flan De Leche: CA In Photos

It's your state; It's your shot. This is California in photos.

As STDs Proliferate, Companies Rush To Market At-Home Test Kits

Consumers are left to wonder about the reliability of the tests, which cost as much as $500.

Wine Country Sky |Halloween Sunrise | Pier Point Of View: CA In Photos

It's your state; It's your shot. This is California in photos.

Spooky Decor | Artist At Work | Surfing Manhattan Beach: CA In Photos

It's your state; It's your shot. This is California in photos.

CA Almond Orchard In Bloom: Photo Of The Day

The spring blossoms that lead to an abundant nut harvest.

2 Powerball Tickets Worth $1M Each Sold In CA, No One Hits $1.2B

One of those lucky tickets was sold at​ an Eastland Food Market in SoCal, and the other at a 7-Eleven in NorCal.

Wednesday’s Powerball Jackpot Swells To $1.2B: What To Know In CA

Ticket sales cut off at 7 p.m. in the Golden State for a chance to win the second-largest jackpot in the 30-year history of the game.

Tesla Found Floating In The Ocean In Santa Barbara County

A Tesla was found floating in four feet of water in the ocean, according to a KEYT report.

Amazon To Hire Thousands Of Seasonal Workers Across California

The e-commerce giant is hiring for thousands of positions across dozens of communities in California ahead of the bustling holiday season.

Sunflowers In The Mist | Ethereal View From Mt. Tam: CA In Photos

It's your state; It's your shot. This is California in photos.

3 CA Cities Among The ‘Best Places To Celebrate Halloween’: Study

Among 2022’s top ten cities for Halloween festivities are Chula Vista, CA, Fontana, CA, and Moreno Valley, CA.

As Links To MS Deepen, Researchers Accelerate Efforts To Develop An Epstein-Barr Vaccine

About 95% of US adults are infected with Epstein-Barr. New research links it to the development of multiple sclerosis.

Winter Heating Costs Spike: How Much More Will CA Residents Pay?

Natural gas saw the biggest increase, but is still hundreds of dollars cheaper than electricity over the course of the winter.

Local Heroes: Help Patch Recognize People Making Life Better Across CA

Patch and T-Mobile are partnering to celebrate Local Heroes who make life better in California with contributions big and small.