Gov. Gavin Newsom's Climate Agenda Highlights Tensions With Environmental Groups

In the early days of Newsom's second term in office, some of his loudest criticism has come from inside the proverbial house.

Advocates Call For 911 Changes; Police Have Mixed Feelings

Californians make more than 25 million 911 calls annually. Nationally, as many as 15 percent are for behavioral health emergencies.

Top 6 CA Schools On Money’s Best Colleges In America 2023 List

Money looks at graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, alumni salaries — where will you get the best return on your college investment?

New California Bacon Law Takes Effect

Bacon and other pig products sold in California must meet a humane requirement under a law that went into effect Sunday.

July CA Skywatching: 1st Of 4 Supermoons; Perseids, More Meteors Fly

The supermoon will be closest to Earth on Tuesday.

July 4 Fireworks In California: 2023 Event Guide

From the Bay Area to San Diego, here's Patch's roundup of July 4th fireworks displays across California.

CA Boosts Boat Patrols For July 4 Celebrations

In an effort to combat impaired boating, over 44 law enforcement agencies have added patrols and sobriety checkpoints across California.

CA Fire Crews Brace For Wildfires From Fireworks As Heat Wave Drags On

Since 2013, fireworks have burned 20,000 acres in California. Abundant vegetation from historic rain is primed to catch fire this summer.

Cal Fire Gets $72M To Add 24 Firefighting Aircraft

The funding will allow Cal Fire to add 19 helicopters and five airplanes to its fleet for wildfire season.

July 4th Restaurant Specials: Takeout & Dine-In Deals 2023

Star-spangled specials for the Fourth of July holiday await at eateries near you.

Cal State Proposes Regular Tuition Hikes To Forestall Budget Gap

Breaking from over a decade of traditionally not raising tuition for its students, Cal State leaders propose annual increases.

CA's Historic Work On Black Reparations Moves To The Legislature

The panel issued more than 100 recommendations, but legislators and Gov. Gavin Newsom must agree on money to be paid or policy changes.

CA Scholar's Flower Research Took Him To Mexico And A Violent Death

A 31-year-old Ph.D. student at Berkeley went to Mexico to find a flowering shrub called the common buttonbush. He never came back.

Day At Lake | Exuberant Sunflower | Imperial Beach Pier: CA In Photos

It's your state; It's your shot. This is California in photos.

CA July 4th Traffic: Best, Worst Times To Hit The Road This Weekend

The holiday weekend is expected to set travel records. Here are some tips about when you should avoid being on the road.

120 UFO Sightings In CA So Far In 2023: Find Out Where

Californians have reported dozens of UFO sightings this year — some with photo evidence.

Biden’s Student Loan Forgiveness Struck Down For CA Borrowers

The Supreme Court decision squashed any hope borrowers in California had of seeing their federal loan balances reduced or wiped out.

14 CA Homes Asking $4M Or More

A surprising number of mid-century homes are represented in the $4 million or more range, some with sweet views and perks.

Silicon Valley Exec Joins Race For Feinstein's Seat

The former Google exec joins a slate of legislators and an attorney vying for the retiring California senator's seat.

DUI Crackdown Across California Planned Through 4th Of July

Help CHP make CAs roads safer for everyone: Travel at a safe speed, avoid distractions, buckle up, and drive safely this holiday weekend.

California's COVID Unemployment Reckoning Goes National

How technical and political failures combined to block payments to workers while enabling fraud.

‘Down To Our Last Dimes': State Workers Say California Paychecks No Longer Cover The Bills

State workers say their lower than private sector salaries were offset by pensions, better benefits, job security. Is it still worth it?

14 Percent Of CA Adults Have Been Diagnosed With Depression: CDC

Nationally, researchers found 1 in 5 U.S. adults reported having received a diagnosis of depression at some point.

Homestead Sunrise | Backyard Beauties | Corduroy Clouds: CA In Photos

It's your state; It's your shot. This is California in photos.

When Will The Legislature Vote On CA Reparations?

Economists estimate eligible Black residents may be owed a total of more than $800 billion for decades of over-policing and discrimination.

Parasitic Stomach Bug In California Probed By CDC

The CDC is probing a string of illnesses that can cause frequent and, at times, "explosive" bowel movements, stomach cramps and more.

Luxury Homes, Mid-Century Charmers, Affordable Condos: 21 CA Rentals

If you are looking for a place to rent rather than buy, here's a selection of homes, townhomes and condos — from cheap to $37,500 a month.

Listeria Concerns Prompt Fruit Recall In CA: List Of Impacted Products

Frozen fruits sold at Walmart, Target and Whole Foods stores in California were recalled due to listeria concerns, the FDA said.

Summer Solstice Arrives, But Will It Bring The Heat To California?

Summer is officially here — even if it doesn't feel like it in California. Here's what forecasters are saying.

Google Co-Founder Larry Page Is Richest Person In CA: New Analysis

With a net worth of $104.3 billion, this tech titan tops the list of California's richest people.

LePort Montessori School® Locations in CA to Host Hiring Day Event

LePort Montessori School® Locations in California to Host On-Site Hiring Event on June 28

CA Faces A Hotter Than Normal Summer. Here's Why.

Three-month seasonal outlooks favor a hotter summer in California with the potential for heat records to fall.

Four Things California Can Do As Home Insurers Retreat

After California's largest home insurance provider said it wouldn't issue new policies, consumer and industry groups debate responses.

Rents Soared 151%. Under California's New Law, Tenants Are Getting A Refund

Tenants complained about steep rent increases from their landlord. Now, 20 of them will get a refund under a CA rent control law.

California Artists, Chefs Confront Destructive Wild Mustard Superbloom

Meet the warriors doing battle against the invasive plant whose blooms exploded across the Golden State this spring.

Festival Fun | Enjoying Stonesteps Beach | Hooded Oriole: CA In Photos

It's your state; It's your shot. This is California in photos.

Put Some Giddyup Into Your CA Equestrian Dream Home Search

If you've been saying neigh to your dream of having horses right outside your home, these nine homes could make your dream a reality.

These Are The Dirtiest Beaches In California

Heavy rainfall and sewage spills over the last year led beach pollution grades to slip in Heal the Bay’s annual Beach Report Card.

Report Finds CA Businesses Relocating to Business-friendly States

"California’s Competitiveness: A Regional Approach" offers recommendations to help the state stem the tide.

Just 1 CA City Makes Fortune's List Of 50 Best Places To Live

In an analysis of nearly 1,900 U.S. cities, this California city made the list of "The 50 Best Places To Live For Families."