Large oil companies that contribute to climate change by selling fossil fuels can now be sued by local governments in state courts.
Inmates can take classes in literature, astronomy, American government, precalculus and others to earn an Associate of Arts degree.
A 52-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of stabbing a teenage girl at a Northern California high school this week.
Anti-poverty organizations are calling for the state to target some of its projected surplus to families making up to $30,000 a year.
CalMatters has launched an election guide with everything you need to know about California voting for the June 7 primary.
Some CA transit agencies were still asking riders to mask up, despite a ruling from a federal judge. See which airports adjusted mandates.
PaintCare’s California program has collected nearly 30 million gallons of paint since it began in 2012
In March, employers hired 60,200 workers for nonfarm payroll jobs as the unemployment rate fell to 4.9% versus February's 5.3%.
We've assembled five diverse bills currently under consideration in Sacramento dealing with everything from homelessness to coronavirus.
Those speaking primarily Spanish who need assistance are more comfortable discussing their issues to guards in their native tongue.
A new study finds white, wealthy homeowners in Oakland receive thousands more in tax breaks than owners of homes in minority neighborhoods.
Tax Day is also a reminder of the staggering divide between California’s haves and have-nots.
In one of the most polluted parts of the state, locals wonder who will benefit from California's latest gold rush.
California’s possible COVID-19 vaccine mandates for students were significantly scaled back and then postponed for at least a year.
A homeless shelter is ineligible for state funds because it requires residents to stay sober. AB 2623 could change that.
A 19-year-old was found sleeping in a Utah gas station parking lot three years after he went missing in California.
The ripple effects of Proposition 22 are still reverberating in California labor politics — and could rear up in this year’s election.
California has reached a broad consensus that it needs more affordable housing. The disputes arise over where that housing should go.
The "pink moon" was set to rise over the Golden State during the holiday weekend, following the bloom of pink wildflowers in North America.
Californians have three extra days to file their tax returns this year and those who have filed are, on average, receiving larger refunds.
Take a look at some of the top news stories over the past week from across California.
California topped national ranks in camping thanks to its accessible and accessible parks, trails and campgrounds.
State vaccine mandate for schoolchildren is contingent upon full approval of COVID-19 vaccine from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Assembly Bill 2932 would make a 32-hour workweek the standard for companies with more than 500 employees.
These noises were among the interruptions participants faced in a California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation teleconference.
We all know Coachella is about much more than just the music.
Newsom's office estimates the new Homekey projects will create 232 additional housing units for homeless individuals across the state.
The governor signed executive order in September 2020 that would require the sale of all new passenger vehicles to be zero-emission by 2035.
Welcome back, corn dogs & carnival rides! Throughout the Golden State, county fairs are making a comeback - some after a two-year hiatus.
Kalmus, a climate scientist and activist, explains why we need to act now, and fast, to forestall calamity.
The study by SmartAsset analyzed colleges across California based on five metrics to determine which schools have the best value.
Lawmakers are considering a bill that would force big companies to nix the 40-hour workweek. Here's how Patch readers feel about it.
Wealthy and predominantly white neighborhoods have experienced the sharpest upticks in a wide array of crimes.
Farmworkers are calling on Gov. Gavin Newsom to sign the bill once it reaches his desk.
The EDD department said many of these cases involved the federal Pandemic Unemployment Assistance program.
The New Zealand-born singer will stop in Santa Barbara as part of 2022's The Solar Power Tour.
A CA shoe store owner was arrested in another state after he opened fire at people suspected of shoplifting but mistakenly struck a child.
"Doughnut deflation": Krispy Kreme stores across CA will lower the price for a dozen doughnuts for the next four Wednesdays.
A tiny Golden State town, with a population of less than 20 people, has sold to a new owner.
Supply-chain issues and recalls have posed a challenge for parents to find baby formula, and several retail chains are rationing purchases.