Gov. Newsom Signs Wildfire Recovery Package To Improve Testing Standards, Strengthen Insurance Coverage

Newsom signed the package on Tuesday while meeting with Eaton Fire survivors and community leaders in Altadena.

Man Who Bombed Santa Maria Courthouse To Retaliate Against Cops Who Took His Guns Pleads Guilty: DOJ

The attack was part of an attempt to kill officers in retaliation for law enforcement seizing his guns earlier that year, authorities said.

CA’s Richest Person Is Worth $278B, Ranks Number 3 On Forbes 400

Four California billionaires worth a combined $945 billion made the top 10 of the exclusive Forbes 400 list.

Climber Rescued At California's Mount Shasta After Crawling To Shelter Overnight

Rescuers checked the climber's injuries before a helicopter flew him from Horse Camp to a nearby hospital for treatment.

Missing Climber Crawled Through The Night After Slicing Open Feet On Mt. Shasta

He was airlifted to a nearby hospital for treatment.

Popular Retailer Closing Over 100 Stores, Including 9 In CA

No official reason has been given by brand leadership for the nationwide closures.

Teen Driving 123 Mph In Corvette Stopped By CHP In Nevada County, Authorities Say

“There is a time and place to enjoy a performance vehicle, a public roadway with other motorists, pedestrians, and families isn’t it.”

6 CA Restaurants Make Elite List Of America’s Best By New York Times

From Mexico City street food to Filipino-inspired cuisine, California's top restaurants bring the heat.

Planetary Wave Racing Toward CA Coast Could Raise Sea Levels And Flood Danger For Months

The little-known ocean phenomenon could raise sea levels by up to a foot as it makes its way north along the California coast.

'$10K, A Pony And Free Ice Cream': What CA Lawmakers Are Saying About $5K ‘Trump Dividends’

"That is how desperate he is to hold onto power," California's governor said.

USDA Provides $4M To Combat Invasive Pest In CA

The glassy-winged sharpshooter can spread Pierce's disease, a bacterial disease that can kill grapevines and other plants.

California Names Sept. 25 - 9-2-5 - As Dolly Parton Day

The state is honoring the late star and former California resident for her music, philanthropy, and work bringing free books to children.

Wider Highways May Not Help Reduce Traffic Congestion In CA, Study Says

An analysis of data from 2025 saw less improvement in travel times compared to data from the previous year.

Is Lettuce Safe To Eat Again? Latest On Cyclospora Outbreak In CA

Cyclospora is a parasite that causes cyclosporiasis, whose symptoms include "explosive" diarrhea.

Where And When To See Peak Fall Foliage In CA

Online foliage trackers can estimate when to expect peak foliage in the Golden State.

Alcohol Giant's $12.5M Bribery Case Exposes Corruption On CA Grocery Shelves

Luxury trips, designer goods, gift cards, and casino chips helped fuel the sprawling federal case.

California Enacts Laws Restricting Chatbots And Banning Teens From ‘Addictive' Social Media

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a set of bills intended to protect children by regulating their internet use.

Medi-Cal Won't Pay For Assisted Living In Most Of California. One Brother Fought Back

A pilot program providing more assisted living coverage in rural California has emerged from one man's fight to change his sister's options

California Has One-Quarter Of All The Nation's Death Sentences. Will Newsom Commute Them All?

There are 546 men and 18 women who could still face execution in the state, which officially halted executions by executive order in 2019.

Lawsuit Seeks To Block Deployment Of ICE, Federal Agents To Polling Sites

The lawsuit asks the federal district court in Washington, D.C., to declare unlawful any plans to have armed agents at polling places.

El Niño 'Supersized Before Our Eyes': What This Means For Winter In CA

"The science leaves no room for doubt: the planet is in uncharted waters, and those waters are heating up," the U.N. Secretary-General said.

Car Linked To Amber Alert For CA Teen Impregnated By Father Is Found In NorCal

Police said they are still looking for the father who also forced her to give birth on the side of the road and left the baby to die.

California Could Be First In The Nation To Create Smoke-Damage Standards

When a home is left standing after a wildfire, survivors and insurers battle. CA lawmakers passed 2 bills aiming to change that.

Gymnast Saves In-N-Out Staff From Customer Rampage | City Sells Downtown | Food Truck Con: 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.

Amber Alert Issued For CA Teen Impregnated By Father In Dead Baby Case: 'She Is The Victim'

The newborn, whom investigators are calling “Baby Angelita,” was found dead on the roadside last month, according to authorities.

Historic 1984 Olympic Torch To Lead Rotary World Polio Relay

October 2-24 journey honors torchbearer Cathy Ritter and supports the fight to end polio

Community Colleges Suddenly Oppose Plan To Let Them Offer More Bachelor's Degrees

Two bills sent to Newsom set new rules for determining when colleges can create bachelor's degrees and how many they can offer.

Trump Admin Ratchets Up Its Fight To Get More Oil Flowing From California

The administration, citing a need for energy security and job creation, has already announced plans for new offshore oil leases in CA.

CA Honors Late Bald Eagle Jackie With Wildlife Day

Jackie, who was about 14 years old, became one of the world's most closely watched bald eagles through a live stream nest cam.

Becerra Promotes Housing Agenda; Hilton Unveils `Fun and Freedom' Plan

A month before voting starts, gubernatorial candidates Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton crisscross the state to make their cases to voters.

6 CA Hotel Restaurants Ranked Among Best In U.S.

Golden State hotel restaurants increasingly serve as destinations for locals as well as travelers, an OpenTable survey shows.

Trump's Tariff-Free Beef Plan May Barely Dent CA Hamburger Prices

Trump announced Friday that tariff-free imported beef will be coming from Argentina and Brazil, and "a couple of other places."

Where To Get The Best Labor Day Discounts In California

Most retailers are open over the Labor Day holiday weekend. Here's where to find the best discounts.

Major CA Retailers To Use Tariff Refunds To Lower Prices: See Details

Walmart, Burlington Stores and Tractor Supply are among the companies putting refunds toward lower prices.

Human-Caused Climate Change Likely To Supercharge El Niño, Report Says

Global sea surface levels have reached record highs, scientists say.

Public Push Back on California Archive Center Closure

Will California lose the popular San Bruno National Archives “treasure trove of West Coast history”?

Buffalo Wild Wings Closes 2 CA Locations: Report

California is one of several states where the brand is closing restaurants, according to Fast Company.

Food Truck Fraudster Conned Immigrants Out Of Savings To Bankroll Luxury Lifestyle: Authorities

Many victims had entrusted Ochoa with their entire life savings in hopes of starting new businesses, according to authorities.

10 Hidden Gem CA Beaches Where You Can Escape The Crowds

Escape the heat and the crowds at these enchanting beaches no one's heard of. Just don't tell anyone, OK?

See Where CA Lands In Ranking Of America's Hardest-Working States

The ranking considered 10 indicators, including average workweek hours and share of workers with multiple jobs, according to WalletHub.