CA City Named Nation's Toughest To Navigate, 4 Golden State Cities Make Dubious List

Four Southern California cities were ranked among the toughest to navigate, according to a new report.

Social Media Companies Face Legal Reckoning Over Mental Health Harms To Children

Some of the biggest players from Meta to TikTok are facing federal and state trials that seek to hold them responsible for harming children.

How An Aging California Is Turning To Senior Centers For Romance, Community And Health

Neighborhood senior centers localize important resources and provide a safe, accessible space where older adults can go to find community.

Modern Parenting Means Apps For Sports, School And More. Where Is The Data Going?

California is a national leader in data privacy. Yet state law has gaps that allow companies to collect and sell students' data.

U.S. Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump's Tariffs. Here's How They've Affected California

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that President Trump does not have the authority to impose broad tariffs under the emergency act he has cited.

4 New Ikea Stores Coming To CA In 2026

The furniture giant plans to open four new California stores this year.

Newsom Calls On Trump To Issue Refund Checks To Californians After Tariffs Ruled Illegal

The Trump administration has collected billions in tariffs that were ruled illegal on Friday.

Ski Guide Company Under Investigation In Deadly CA Avalanche As Recovery Effort Faces Treacherous Conditions

The victims were accomplished women with high-powered careers, including a vice president of a biotechnology company and a career coach.

Avalanche Safety: Spotting The Danger And Surviving The Slide

Experts warn that the public often misinterprets the avalanche danger scale, leading to unnecessary risk in the backcountry.

10 Can’t-Miss Events In Northern CA Before Winter Ends

From live music to art shows and an eclectic beer festival, there is something for everyone to enjoy as winter winds down.

4 More IDs Released In Deadly Avalanche

Here's what we know about the recovery mission and the identities of the victims following California's deadliest avalanche.

This Phenomenon Set The Stage For CA's Deadly Avalanche

California's unusual January "snow drought" created unusual, unstable conditions leading up to this week's powerful snowstorms.

'Avalanche' Of Sexually Explicit AI Content From Grok Is 'Shocking,' CA AG Says

Authorities in California and worldwide are concerned about "nudification" apps and the non-consensual images they're being used to produce.

More Closures Could Be Coming For This Popular Seafood Chain: See CA Locations

The latest developments follow a 2024 bankruptcy filing and dozens of closures.

Factory-Built Housing Hasn't Taken Off In California Yet, But This Year Might Be Different

Building homes inside a factory has long been seen as a way to revolutionize the American housing industry, ushering in a new era.

Bernie Sanders, Gavin Newsom Become Adversaries Over Push To Tax CA Billionaires

Two of the country's leading liberals are squaring off over a controversal bill to tax California's billionaires.

8 Skiers Dead, 1 Still Missing In CA's Deadliest Avalanche

The skiers were on the final day of a three-day excursion when the avalanche hit. They have been missing in heavy snow for nearly 24 hours.

Plan To Pay More For Clothes, Electronics As Prices Spike: Report

Post-holiday price hikes are underway, according to The Wall Street Journal.

CA High Schoolers Investigated Over Homophobic Photo With Slur

The picture, which is still circulating on social media, shows the students sitting on gym bleachers in shirts spelling the slur.

10 Skiers Missing In CA Mountain Avalanche

The avalanche happened Tuesday morning in the Castle Peak area of Truckee, according to the Nevada County Sheriff's Office.

​CalMatters: Kaiser Strike Hits 4th Week As 31K Workers Demand Higher Park, Better Staffing

The strike, which started Jan. 26, is an effort by one of the organization's largest unions to improve wages and staffing conditions.

'Major Travel Impacts' Expected As Winter Storm Watch Is Issued For Northern California

“It has seemed ‘spring-like’ for a large part of 2026, but winter is set to show it’s not quite done yet,” officials warned.

Nude Baristas Busted | Prices Spike At Popular CA Food Chain | From Ashes To Fender Guitars: 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.

UC Professor Among Several In Epstein Files Who Said They Hoped Friendship Would Lead To Research Funding

A new trove of documents released by the Justice Department reveals Epstein’s reach into academia was deeper than previously known.

A CA Photographer Is On A Quest To Photograph Hundreds Of Native Bees

Krystle Hickman is on a quest to document hundreds of species of native bees, which are under threat by climate change and habitat loss.

Newsom Takes His Anti-Trump Arguments To Europe During Munich Security Conference

The second-term governor and likely 2028 presidential candidate has taken his Donald Trump-bashing tour to the Munich Security Conference.

Taylor Swift Rumors Spiked Ticket Sales For Pebble Beach Golf Tournament

Pebble Beach had an extra buzz Friday with rumors swirling in the cool Pacific breeze Taylor Swift would be there to watch her fiancé play.

Judge Temporarily Blocks Trump From Rescinding $600M In Health Grants To CA And Democratic States

The Department of Health and Human Services said the grants are being terminated because they do not reflect CDC priorities.

Flu Cases Spreading At Very High Levels Across CA, Strain Capable Of Reinfections On The Rise

Many areas of California are experiencing high levels of flu activity, especially amongst children, according to health officials.

Here Are The Best Hotels In CA: US News Report

From the Waldorf Astoria to wine country chic, highly-touted hotels can be found all across the Golden State.

These 10 Cities Ranked CA's Safest

See which Golden State cities have the lowest rates of violent and property crime, according to new security analysis.

Presidents Day 2026 In CA: What’s Open, Closed

Offices closed, and parks open: see what you can get up to this President's Day around in California.

This CA Eatery Among 2026 Restaurants Of The Year, National Publication Says

"This is not your usual best-of list, where food writers fly in for a whirlwind weekend of eating and drinking," the publication said.

10 Events In Northern CA That Have Nothing To Do With Valentine’s Day

If you're not in the mood for romance, there are still plenty of fun and unique events happening across Northern California.

‘It's Time': California Leaders Unveil Biggest Crackdown On Drunk Drivers In Decades

A bipartisan coalition of state lawmakers has introduced 10 bills, an unprecedented package designed to stop deadly drivers.

ICE Secretly Leases Space In Advance Of Minneapolis-Style CA Surge: Report

A Trump administration official told WIRED that California is "next" for the sort of ICE activity that has been seen in Minneapolis.

Woman Helped Steal Millions From Banks, ATMs In CA, Other States: Authorities

She was part of a sophisticated series of cross-state bank and ATM robberies along the West Coast, authorities said.

Lottery Scam Reports On The Rise In CA, Officials Warn

The California Lottery is warning residents to be on the lookout for scammers.

CA Man Gets 10 Years In Prison And $27M Payout For Putting His Truck In Reverse: Report

Steffon Todd Barber, 40, now uses a wheelchair and suffered permanent brain damage in the incident, the Los Angeles Times reported.

Hospitals' Opaque Pricing Is Crushing California's Small Businesses [Opinion]

"When hospital bills keep rising, it becomes nearly impossible for small firms to continue providing coverage to their employees."