Former Trump Official Ric Grenell Hints At Run For CA Governor

Ric Grenell, a former national intelligence director, met with Trump Saturday after teasing a possible run for CA governor at the CPAC.

California’s New Coronavirus Vaccine System To Start Monday

The new system, operated by Blue Shield, aims to streamline a confusing county-by-county patchwork of vaccination efforts.

CA Cancer Survivor Feels Left Out Amid Bumpy Vaccine Rollout

Elizabeth Dalton survived lung cancer. The San Francisco woman now hopes the coronavirus vaccine becomes available before it's too late.

Majestic Redwoods; Picturesque Piers; Foxtail Agave: CA In Photos

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

CA Could Get 1.1M Johnson & Johnson Vaccines In The Next 3 Weeks

The J&J vaccine is expected to join the battle against COVID-19 in CA next week following the FDA's official authorization, Newsom said.

Who Has The Power To Reopen California Classrooms?

Amid a confusing tangle of power, it’s hard to figure out who’s responsible for whether California kids will get back in their classrooms.

CA Colleges Slowly Begin Vaccinating Faculty, Students — But Likely Won’t Require Immunization

Chico State is one of at least three California State University campuses offering the coronavirus vaccine to faculty and staff.

Vaccine Use In California: How Many Shots Have Been Given?

As approval for a third vaccine nears, see how California compares to others on administering doses.

Dad Makes Roadside Delivery | Virtual Eateries: Saturday Smiles

Help name zoo’s adorable baby giraffe; East Bay church donates 100 Valentine care packages to seniors and other nice NorCal news.

Small Towns Get Ready To Fight Big Oil Over Air Quality In Central Valley

Two rural communities prepare to wrest more control over protecting their air from pollution.

The Work Starts Now To Improve Our Approach To Hunger, Food Assistance

From emergency food assistance to the USDA approach to school meals, we need to change to more efficient and sustainable policies.

A Teacher’s View: What Policymakers And The Public Don’t Understand About Reopening Schools

COMMENTARY: By the time the safety recommendations are implemented and running smoothly, the school year will be ending.

California Students In Richer Areas Far More Likely To Be Back In Classrooms

A CalMatters data analysis reveals that students who have no option to attend class in person are more likely to live in poorer areas.

An Eagle's Winter Voyage To CA: Photo Of The Week

Bald Eagles typically travel from northwestern states to spend the winter in California.

$600 CA Stimulus Checks OK'd For 5.7 Million. Do You Qualify?

Newsom signed a $7.6 billion "direct relief" package Tuesday morning that will place $600 in the hands of 5.7 million Californians.

Who Is Xavier Becerra? What His California Record Reveals About Biden’s Top Health Pick

If you know one thing about California Attorney General Xavier Becerra’s career, it’s that he spent a lot of it suing then-President Trump.

When Will CA's Coronavirus Vaccine Supply Improve?

If the federal government grants emergency authorization for Johnson & Johnson's vaccine, Newsom said it could be a game changer in spring.

California’s Vaccine Push Excludes Its Community Clinics

As COVID vaccines are rolled out, a critical health care network is underused.

Reopening Schools In The Pandemic Reveals A Class Divide

Differences among school districts are ignored at California’s peril.

Misty Mountains In Yosemite: CA Photo Of The Week

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Fighting For Justice For Asian Americans, United Against Hate Crimes

For most Asian families, the Lunar New Year is a time for celebration. This year, with all the hate crimes, it became a time for mourning.

CA GOP Smooths Party Fractures Ahead Of Recall

The California Republican Party is attempting to balance on a political tightrope by keeping its eyes on the prize: recalling Gov. Newsom.

CA Group Plans More Lawsuits To Allow Youth Sports To Resume

A San Diego attorney plans to file lawsuits in several counties across the Golden State to allow high school and youth sports to resume.

Old Lighthouse; Moonrise; Wildlife Sightings: CA In Photos

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

Guy Fieri Opens 18 'Ghost' Flavortown Kitchens In California

Celebrity chef Guy Fieri recently opened 100 Flavortown ghost kitchens across the country, with more than a dozen in the Golden State.

New Single-Payer Bill Intensifies Newsom’s Political Peril

The single-payer health care bill adds to his political peril from the left if he doesn’t express support, and from the right if he does.

Podcast: Dee Dee Myers On California’s Economic Recovery And Small Businesses

She was the first woman to serve as White House Press Secretary, and now she’s a senior advisor to Gov. Gavin Newsom.

Vaccine Rollout: CA To Reserve 10% Of Doses For Teachers

Amid an intensifying call to reopen schools in CA, Gov. Newsom announced a plan to set aside some 75,000 vaccines per week for educators.

2 CA Residents Arrested In Violation Of Hawaii Coronavirus Rules

Two California residents were arrested in Hawaii after officials said they tried to check into a hotel without proof of a coronavirus test.

Who’s Getting Vaccinated In California? A County-By-County Look

Although data is incomplete, in nearly all counties, white people received the largest percentage of vaccine doses.

Tens Of Thousands Of Community College Students Still Taking Unnecessary Remedial Classes

A 2017 law started to phase out remedial courses at community colleges, but many students still end up taking classes they don’t need.

CA’s NASA Ames Research Center Played Major Role In Mars Landing

The Perseverance Rover is the first of three missions aimed to collect Martian soil samples. This project is called the Mars Sample Return.

$2.8M Lotto Ticket | Family Rescued From Ravine: Saturday Smiles

Eatery among area's most anticipated; Gilroy Gardens announces reopening date; teacher to compete on Food Network show and other nice news.

California To Allow Outdoor Youth Sports To Resume

The decision comes as COVID-19 case rates have been declining across the state.

CA DMV: 38M Records Possibly Compromised In Data Breach

The DMV is investigating a possible data breach of a private contractor.

CA's 37 'Best' Hospitals Named In New Report

A new ranking by Healthgrades evaluates the top 50, 100 and 250 hospitals in America. See which CA hospitals were the cream of the crop.

Capital & Main: Coal’s Cautionary Tale For New Mexico’s Economy

What the state can learn from coal’s decline — before the oil and gas industry goes off a cliff.

'Judas And The Black Messiah' Is A Window Into FBI’s Surveillance Apparatus

Shaka King’s riveting new film looks at the charismatic Black Panther leader Fred Hampton and the man who betrayed him.

California Aims To Address The ‘Urgent’ Needs Of Older Residents

Will the plan work?

$600 CA Stimulus Payments: Who Qualifies, How It Works

State leaders agreed to send a one-time payment to 5.7 million low-income Californians and billions in aid for businesses and nonprofits.