Popular Chicken Chain Continues To Expand, Including In CA

The chain celebrated 30 years in business last month.

CA Company Recalls Tofu Product Possibly Contaminated With Ink

The company said the recalled product should not be consumed.

Rice Possibly Contaminated With 'Foreign Materials' Recalled In CA And 11 Other States

More than 27,000 bags of the jasmine rice were affected by the recall.

COVID-19 Rates Growing In 48 States: What To Know About Vaccines In CA

California is among seven states with "moderate" COVID-19 infection levels, while some counties have very high rates, according to the CDC.

Newsom Could Get CHP Personal Security Detail After He Leaves Office: Reports

The security detail would be paid from the state's Motor Vehicle Account, which is funded by California drivers' vehicle registration fees.

The 10 Best Colleges In CA, According To New 2027 Ranking

A college search and review site evaluated more than 4,000 colleges and universities nationwide for its newest rankings.

California Politicians Promised White Gold In ‘Lithium Valley’. But Are Those Dreams Fading?

A California desert region was touted as the ‘Saudi Arabia of lithium.’ Years later, projects are behind schedule and workers are waiting.

40,000 Pounds Of Pabst Blue Ribbon Beer Stolen In SoCal: Police

The beer, valued at $70,000, was stolen from an Anheuser-Busch shipping facility, police said.

CA Residents To Get Relief From Skyrocketing Utility Bills

Customers from multiple utility giants will get an automatic bill reduction funded through California's Cap-and-Invest Program.

1,000 CPK Spaghetti Vending Machines | Theme Park Ride Death | Flying Taxi Bargain Fare: 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.

Trump Cannot Deport CA Students For Criticizing Israel, Judge Rules

The ruling is a victory for the Stanford University paper, where some international students were afraid to speak out fearing deportation.

Supreme Court Ruling Puts CA's Mail Ballot Rules In Flux

The ruling covered several parts of Trump’s election order, but the piece most relevant to mail voting involved the Postal Service.

CA Passes Nation's First Law Allowing People To Sue ICE Officers And A Ban On Agent Face Coverings

The bills, which passed the state legislature this week, aim to hold immigration officers accountable if they violate people's rights.

Timber Fire Becomes California's 3rd Largest Fire Of 2026; Evacuations Expanded, Highway 1 Closed Again

As of Thursday afternoon, the fire had burned 19,296 acres and is 21% contained, according to Cal Fire.

Dolly Parton Offered To Try Experimental Drugs To Help Others If There Was "No Hope" In Her Cancer Battle, Sister Says

Dolly Parton died Tuesday after a brief battle with cancer. She was 80.

Time Limits And A Midnight Cutoff: Meta’s New Rules For Kids Go Further, But Critics Say Not Enough

Meta has agreed to strengthen its age estimates to keep kids under 13 off its platforms and teens in age-appropriate accounts.

Reducing Drug Penalties Likely Increased Homelessness In California, New Report Says

A 2014 law appears to have contributed to an increase in people living on the street, a rise in overdoses and a drop in people getting help.

Xavier Becerra Gets To Play It Safe In The Race For Governor, And He Isn't Making Promises

What would Xavier Becerra, a 35-year veteran of Democratic politics, do as California governor? He's still not saying.

California Law Aiming To Protect Immigration Support Services Faces Push Back At State Capitol

It came after Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 2624, known officially as the Safe at Work Act.

Millions In CA May Get Surprise $68 Payments From Class Action Suit Over Privacy Violations

Sutter Health provides services for about 3.6 million patients.

CA Dominates In Ranking Of America's 10 Best Winery Restaurants, Taking 5 Spots

To determine the ranking, an expert panel nominated top picks and readers voted, USA Today reported.

Beloved CA Chain Closes Over 100 Restaurants, With Less Than 40 Remaining

As of late August, the number of restaurant locations had dwindled to a mere 38 across nine states.

Vending Machine Spaghetti: CPK Launches 1,000 Vending Machines

The machines will be able to serve up a pizza in as little as 90 seconds and will offer other menu items, like spaghetti and mac and cheese.

Meta Reaches $17B Settlement With States In Landmark Trial Over Teen Social Media Addiction

California, was among 29 states that sued the tech giant, but the deal cuts short the trial before CEO Mark Zuckerberg could take the stand.

Immunization Rates Among CA Children Fall But Less So Than Nationwide As State Eschews Federal Guidelines

California health officials have reported a sharp increase in confirmed cases of measles this year, mirroring a national trend.

French Tourist Dies In Death Valley On 116-Degree Day

The 68-year-old man had attempted to walk to find help after his vehicle got stuck in mud, authorities said.

Nearly A Blood Moon: When To See The Deep Lunar Eclipse In CA

Californians will have a chance to view a rare celestial event this week.

Newsom Returns To A Defining California Fight: Who Pays For Wildfire Damage?

Gov. Gavin Newsom is trying to broker a deal aimed at further shielding utilities from financial trouble if their equipment sparks a fire.

SoCal's Heat Wave Is Getting Even Worse: Hottest Week Of Year Forecast

The heat wave is expected to peak in the middle of the week, but temperatures will remain hot next weekend as well, forecasters said.

How Much Are California's Public Universities Paying Athletes? CalMatters Is Suing To Find Out

Universities have refused to share information about the money they’re giving student athletes.

California Maintains School Vaccine Rules Despite Trump Order

California has the authority to determine which immunizations are required for students to attend school.

Intoxicated Man Drives Self To CHP Office, Is Arrested: Police

“The destination may have been unusual, but the danger was the same,” the highway patrol said.

New Lead In Kidnapped College Student's Killing Has SoCal Ties: Police

Authorities on Sunday announced a new lead on the 34th anniversary of the disappearance of Tammy Zywicki.

Feds Announce CA Water Cuts As Colorado River Supplies Continue To Plunge

Under the Bureau of Reclamation's plan, California, Nevada and Arizona will collectively reduce water use by 1.25 million acre-feet.

CA High Schoolers To Get Mandatory Lessons On Fentanyl Dangers

Under a new state law, the courses are required for graduation.

CA's Wild Winter Forecast: Here's What Farmers’ Almanac Predicts

Federal meteorologists and almanac experts anticipate a season of varying weather extremes across the nation.

7 Amazing Facts About Monarchs As Fall Migration Begins In CA

There are several spots in the Golden State to witness the glorious migration of Monarch butterflies.

Thousands Feel The Lash As Stingrays Invade CA Coast Amid Marine Heat Wave

A popular coastal destination has reported more than 3,100 sting ray incidents this year.

Fall Allergy Forecast: These Allergens Will Be Worst In CA

Weed pollen is expected to be a widespread problem and could linger into October.

What It Takes To Be Middle Class In CA: New Studies Show Why It's So Hard To Get By

Pew Research Center data showed a 10 percent drop in American middle-class households from 1971 to 2023.