California receives $2.4 billion for low-income schools, about $1.3 billion for special education and $250 million for after-school programs
New data shows the Golden State's nominal GDP reached $4.1 trillion, surpassing Japan's $4.02 trillion.
Facing financial pressure, California-based Jack in the Box is planning major changes to how it does business.
In 2021, California’s big three utilities either could not account for or diverted $240 million, $700 million and $1.5 billion in money...
Velella velellas — also known as “By-the-Wind Sailors" — are related to jellyfish, sea anemones, coral and hydroids.
California’s highest reported density of black bears is 156 bears per 100 square kilometers, according to the state's bear plan.
Almost half a year into the dispute, 8 striking Kaiser mental health workers wrapped up a hunger strike as negotiations are to resume.
Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom cited “eliminating non-essential activities and contracts” to save money.
This new data dashboard explores trends in high school performance, college enrollment, earnings in the workforce and more.
Meet 5 military heroes whose contributions continue to inspire, and nominate a service member or veteran to be featured on Patch!
About 5 million student loan borrowers, including those in California, are facing mandatory collections. Here's what to know.
Steve Hilton and Chad Bianco lead the field of Republicans who hope to snap a long GOP losing streak in next year’s governor’s race.
California becomes the first state to offer naloxone online to residents at half price in a bid to curb opioid overdose deaths.
If you're looking for a new place to call home, Consumer Affairs just compiled a list of some of the best communities to relocate to in CA.
Across the Golden State, political officials and Hollywood stars alike mourned the Pope, who died at age 88.
Google, oil companies and utilities helped push California lobbying to a record $540 million in 2024, up 10% from the year before.
Catch up with the latest CA consumer and business news, plus under-the-radar stories and the week's best sales and freebies.
Tick season is starting in California, along with the potential for serious tick-borne illnesses.
Pres. Trump said Friday that both the House and Senate "should push hard for more Daylight at the end of a day." What's that mean for CA?
It's your state, it's your shot. This is California in photos.
These California graduate schools were listed among the best in the nation by U.S. News and World Report.
From human composting to "water cremation," Americans are exploring alternative and environmentally-friendly methods of burial.
Hummingbirds migrate during the daylight hours when nectar sources such as flowering plants are in full bloom.
Schools had until March 2026 to spend the remaining COVID relief money. California is suing to get the money back.
The number was the highest the state had seen since October 2022.
"No state is poised to lose more than the state of California."
Two University of California unions say the UC system has enacted an “illegal hiring freeze.”
“California remains a prime case study in how punitive tax policy and regulatory overreach can erode even the strongest ... advantages."
Brief windows will be allowed for sports fishing in California.
Boeing has distribution locations in Long Beach and Van Nuys.
Canada is CA's second-largest source of international visitors, but tourism threatens to be disrupted by tariffs and other policies.
From the coast to the mountains and in-between, California has breathtaking vistas.
Beginning next year, some downtowns in CA could allow bars to keep serving alcohol until 4 a.m. — we asked readers to share their thoughts.
"He thought he won $100,000 and was excited," the Sandy's Liquor Store co-owner said. "Then I told him he had a $1 million ticket!"
The DMV routinely allows drivers with horrifying histories of dangerous driving to continue to operate on our roadways.
The hardest school has an acceptance rate of just one percent. See the 33 California schools that made this year's list.
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These restaurants around California that were added to the newest Michelin Guide are open Easter Sunday.
After just a few short months of La Niña conditions, forecasters have declared the weather phenomenon is over.