Meet The Candidates For California Lieutenant Governor: ‘A Job About Nothing'

Five major candidates, including state Treasurer Fiona Ma and former Stockton Mayor Michael Tubbs, are competing for the the position.

A $7 Cheeseburger Reopened Debate Over Bail In California. Here's What The Supreme Court Found

A homeless man was arrested after using stolen credit cards to buy a meal and then spent six months in a Bay Area jail.

CA Bill To Bring Grizzly Bears Back To The Wild Draws Backlash

The bill would require a state roadmap to assess whether grizzly bears can be reintroduced by 2030.

Home Prices Dropped In Dozens Of Big U.S. Cities This Year. Here's Where.

Median sale prices dipped in the first three months of 2026 in 39 out of the largest 129 cities across the U.S., with many in California.

People Who Leave CA Save $672 Per Month On Housing

Californians who left for more affordable communities in other states were also 48 percent more likely to own a home after seven years.

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.

Billionaire Tom Steyer Wants To Take On The Rich In Run For California Governor

Billionaire Tom Steyer has long leaned into the contradictions between his business success and political views.

El Niño Summer Forecast: How Hot And Stormy Will It Be In CA?

Forecasters are predicting building heat, rounds of severe weather and shifting regional patterns across the U.S. this summer.

1 In 4 CA Homes For Sale In Major Cities Only Last A Week, New Data Shows

The data shows a higher demand for housing in northern and southern coastal cities.

CA's Math Scores Are Abysmal. Is It Time To Screen Kindergartners For Basic Math Skills?

A new bill would require schools to screen all kindergartners, first- and second-graders for basic math skills.

'Notorious' NorCal Murderer Caught Decades Later Using Facial ID: Prosecutors

Cindy Wanner vanished Nov. 25, 1991, police said. Her baby was found crying in a high chair, and her shoes, coat and car were left behind.

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 Voters Worried About Threats to American Democracy: Poll

The new poll from UC Berkeley's Institute for Governmental Studies included responses from nearly 6,000 California voters.

Feds Join Search For Missing SoCal Man Whose Bank Accounts Were Drained

Investigators believe Hou's cell phone was used by an unknown person who impersonated Hou to communicate with family members.

Plans To Fix Gaps In Newsom's Mental Health Court Reopen Divisions Over Involuntary Care

Gov. Gavin Newsom's CARE Court struggles to serve Californians in acute mental health crises. Two bills are moving forward to change that.

Invasive 'Jumping Worms' Spotted In California As Warnings Spread Across States

The 'gardener's nightmare' worm has been spotted across the country. They can jump up to 6 inches, and degrade the soil and plant roots.

CA Billionaire Tax Has Enough Signatures To Qualify For The Ballot, Backers Say

The union-backed proposal would impose a one-time, 5% tax on individuals whose net worth exceeds $1 billion.

CA Millionaire, Big-Game Hunter Killed By Elephant On African Safari: Report

One other person was seriously injured after the herd of elephants charged.

NorCal Woman Escapes Kidnapping By Hiding In Gas Station Bathroom: Sheriff

The woman said she had been kidnapped from outside of her home, authorities said.

Severed Finger In The OJ: Suit | Homes Made Of Straw | How In-N-Out 's Burger Stacks Up: 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.

CA Governor's Office Issues Rewards In Multiple Cold Case Investigations

The governor's office Saturday was offering $50,000 rewards for information that solves any of more than two dozen cold cases.

CA Powerball Rises To $130M

There were no tickets sold with all six numbers in the latest drawing of the multi-state Powerball lottery.

19 CA Restaurants Named Among Top 100 Brunch Spots In US

OpenTable recently announced its picks for the top 100 brunch restaurants in the country. See which CA eateries made the list.

'A Lot Of People Are Going To Understand:' How Economic Grievance, Tech-lash Erupted In Violence In CA

There have been attacks on an AI CEO's home, shootings and warehouse blazes over the last few weeks.

Why Getting More California Students Into Top UCs Carries A Big Cost To Taxpayers

At its three most popular campuses, UC agreed to admit more California students and reduce the number of out-of-state students.

ICE Quietly Opens Another Detention Center In A Former California Prison

California now has eight ICE detention centers. Two opened since President Trump took office in 2025.

CA's Woes At The Center Of Debate Among Leading Candidates For Governor

It's the first time in a generation that California has a wide-open contest for the heavily Democratic state's highest office.

Planning To Fly This Summer? Book Now Before Prices Surge, Airline Experts Say.

As many Americans plan their summer vacations, airfares are taking off.

Bed Bath & Beyond Making CA Comeback Via The Container Store

As part of the merger, The Container Store announced that 98 of its locations will integrate Bed Bath & Beyond products into its stores.

Thousands Of Layoffs Announced By These CA Companies

The layoffs span several industries, including technology, finance, health care and manufacturing.

CA Bill Would Require Restaurants To Label Sugary Drinks

The bill is supported by the American Heart Association and the American Diabetes Association.

Fruit Sold In CA Recalled Over Salmonella Concern

The recall affects fruit sold in four states, including California, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

This Iconic Mall Retailer Quietly Closing Dozens Of Stores: See CA Locations

The brand appears to be pivoting away from its legacy as a mall mainstay.

NorCal Woman Is CA's Third Person To Die From A Snake Bite This Year: Report

Thousands of people are bitten by venomous snakes in the U.S. each year, but only about five die, according to the CDC.

EdSource: California Schools Face Budget Cuts As Enrollment Drops By 74,961 Students

Declining enrollment is a national problem.

Trump Wants Data On California's Trans And Abortion Care. Can The State Stop Him?

In a battle between Trump and California over transgender and abortion care, will businesses be caught between hostile Justice Departments?

California Democrats Can't Decide On A Governor. Don't Count On Newsom Or Pelosi For Help

Even after Rep. Eric Swalwell's swift and sudden exit, the race for governor is still frustratingly murky on the Democratic side.

83 CA Hospitals Could Face Closure After Federal Medicaid Cuts, New Report Shows

The analysis says financially strained hospitals face a greater risk after the "One Big Beautiful Bill" was signed by President Trump.

The Nights the Lights go on in California

California has no shortage of car culture events, but the underground scene has a new champion, and it's called Night Lights.

Drug-Resistant Stomach Bug On The Rise: What To Know In CA

The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention has called the rise of drug-resistant Shigella infections a "public health threat."