More Than 2 Million Missing Stimulus Checks

A study finds people who didn’t file tax returns in the last three years could be missing out on federal and state stimulus dollars.

Bearsun: The Life-Size Teddy Bear Walking from LA to SF

A California man is making the trek from Los Angeles to San Francisco on foot, all while wearing a bear costume.

Another Soda Tax Bill Dies

Another win for big soda.

The Good News About Climate Change: There's Still Hope

With warming environments, landscapes are shifting. But life is still abundant.

California Teen Helps Older Adults Get COVID-19 Vaccinations

Kevin Manshadi started a GoFundMe campaign to raise money for ride-share vouchers to give free rides to and from vaccination sites.

Racism Is ‘A Serious Public Health Threat,' Says CDC Director

Dr. Rochelle Walensky's comments underscore how ethnicity and economic inequity place heavy thumbs on the scale of health outcomes.

Selling The Vaccine Becomes Tougher In Certain Communities

The Johnson & Johnson pause threatens to exacerbate vaccination hesitancy.

Man Says He Was Wrongfully Detained By LASD, Files Lawsuit

A man is suing L.A. County and the Sheriff's Department alleging he was wrongfully detained and that deputies destroyed his camera footage.

Skyline At Sunset; Dramatic Shoreline; LA Painted: CA In Photos

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

Lassen Volcanic National Park: Photos

Have you visited this California treasure? Whether you love snow or sun, start planning a trip for 2021!

New COVID Variants May Complicate School Reopenings

Kids are more susceptible to new coronavirus strains, leading some experts to rethink their stance on reopening classrooms.

California Poppies: Photos Of The Day

The state flower is in full bloom on hillsides and in neighborhoods across California.

Man Wounded In SD Car-To-Car Shooting, Crash

Two people were sitting in their vehicle when a black sedan pulled alongside and the front passenger fired multiple shots at them.

Wild Lilac; Great Blue Heron; Cotton Candy Skies: CA In Photos

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

California Is Greenlighting Oil Wells Linked To Groundwater Pollution

California issued more than 300 permits to oil and gas companies for new underground injection wells this year.

Good COVID-19 News: Nursing Home Cases Plummet In California

A new report by the American Health Care Association shows nursing home cases nationwide have dropped 96 percent in the last three months.

‘Go Ahead And Vote Me Out'

What other places can learn from Santa Rosa’s tent city.

Newsom’s Vow To Reopen Calif. Is A High-Stakes Political Gamble

Gov. Gavin Newsom is running two races this spring: The first is to clobber the coronavirus pandemic; The second is to keep his job.

California Counties A Hodgepodge Of Highs And Lows In Vaccinating Seniors

Nearly 56% of California seniors have received the full course of a coronavirus vaccine.

Spring Sights In Roseville: CA Photos Of The Week

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OakDOT Director On Lessons Learned From Slow Streets Program

Oakland Department of Transportation's Ryan Russo is interviewed on the ITE Talks Transportation podcast.

Finally Some Good News For California Nursing Home Residents

More than 9,000 people have died of COVID-19 in California nursing homes, and many others have suffered from isolation.

J&J Vaccine May Be On Hold As California Expands Eligibility

Word of the company’s manufacturing glitch comes just as California expands vaccinations to people 50 and older.

Thousands Raised For Flower Vendor Attacked In Bakersfield

A local group has raised more than $9,000 for Felicito Chavez, so he can afford to recover at home.

21 Stores Open On Easter Sunday 2021 In California

Need to make a run for essentials Sunday? Here are 21 stores that will be open and 20 that will be closed.

All Californians 16+ Will Be Eligible For Vaccine April 15

"The light at the end of the tunnel continues to get brighter," Gov. Gavin Newsom said.

Yosemite's Waterfall Wonder: CA Photo Of The Day

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PFAS Water Lawsuits Expose Financial Impacts On State's Poor Communities

How Sacramento deals with polluted wells is quickly, if quietly, defining how seriously California takes the issue of clean drinking water.

Wintertime At Lassen Volcanic National Park: Photo Of The Day

If you enjoy four seasons, you don't have to go far to play in the snow.

Ducks In Mirror Lake: CA Photo Of The Day

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It's Time To Build More Trust In Our Electoral Process; Here’s How

To move the needle on voter turnout, these fundamental changes would build trust in our elections and democratic institutions.

WWII Veteran and Purple Heart Recipient Celebrates 100-years

Ellwood Paul, longtime Santa Barbara resident, honored by Vandenberg Air Force Base

California's Counties Revolt Against Blue Shield’s Vaccination Role

Gov. Newsom asked a major campaign donor to manage his state's vaccine distribution. But Blue Shield has met with pushback.

Hazy Half Dome: CA Photo Of The Week

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Baffling Illness In Children Follows In The Wake Of COVID-19

MIS-C disproportionately affects children of color.

Capital & Main: A Year Into COVID, What Have We Learned?

Key takeaways about the roles of power, money and race in shaping America’s response to the pandemic.

'Enchanting' Estero De San Antonio: CA Photo of The Week

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Luminous Day In Bodega Bay: CA Photo Of The Week

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California Gun Safety Laws Get 'A' On 2020 Scorecard

Despite the pandemic, several states passed new gun safety laws in 2020, according to the Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence.

Vaccine Distribution Key Element In Gov. Newsom’s Plan To Reopen Schools

Local rates of infection have driven most school districts’ decisions on whether to reopen, and families’ decisions on whether to attend.