Awaking The Li-Ion - California Launches Lithium Plant In Imperial County

Representatives and community leaders spoke of a hopeful, equitable, economically promising future with the introduction of Lithium mining.

California To Produce $30 Per Vial Insulin In 2024

"California has entered a partnership with a drug maker to produce more affordable insulin for its residents," Gov. Gavin Newsom announced.

S&P Cuts San Francisco-Based First Republic Bank's Ratings – Again

First Republic Bank faced "high liquidity stress with substantial outflows" last week, according to the release.

Newsom Proposes Mental Health Ballot Initiative Paid For With Millionaire Tax

Gov. Gavin Newsom has a plan that he thinks will improve mental health while reducing homelessness and substance abuse in California.

School Workers Strike In Los Angeles, Keeping More Than 500,000 Students Out Of Class

Students from nation’s 2nd largest school district out of class Tuesday as school workers went on strike after negotiations faltered Monday.

Cal State To Debut New Dual Admission Transfer Program This Fall

The Cal State system is optimistic its new transfer program will help boost lagging numbers of community college students.

L.A. Schools Remain Closed As Strike Enters Second Day

The strike that shut down California's largest school district on Tuesday remains in effect on Wednesday.

Emerging Fungal Infection Spreading At Alarming Rate: See CA Data

A drug-resistant, potentially deadly fungus has spread at a troubling rate in U.S. health care facilities, including some in California.

A Boom For Concealed Carry Classes, But Long Waits For Permits

Many more gun owners are seeking California concealed carry permits, even in blue, coastal counties.

Strike Closes Los Angeles Unified Schools

Nearly 800 schools across Los Angeles Unified closed, as essential workers across the sprawling district headed out to the picket lines.

Are Kids Collateral Damage In California Culture Wars?

Counterfeit dollar bills featuring a caricature of a Black man and racist comments circulated at a Sacramento secondary school.

CA Bill Would Push Hospitals To Boost Behavioral Health Staffing

The California Nurses Association said hospitals are unprepared and lack specialized nurses to respond to growing psychosocial needs.

11 CA Cities Among Best Places To Live In U.S., New Report Says

See which Golden State communities topped the national list of best places to live. Did your neighborhood make the cut?

9 CA Banks Part Of Coalition Asking FDIC To Insure All Deposits

Silicon Valley Bank is one member of a national group urging regulators to fully insure all deposits for the next two years.

Newsom Announces San Quentin Prison Revamp To Emphasize Rehabilitating Inmates

Newsom visited San Quentin State Prison and announced his plan to make the San Francisco bay prison serve a different purpose.

Report: California Legislature Considering Three Dozen New Taxes And Fees

Report revealed that California lawmakers had considered various bills that would raise annual taxes and fees by more than $185.6 billion.

California Has Invested Heavily In Recruiting High-Quality Teachers And It Can't Stop Now

When I was 14, something happened that changed the trajectory of my life forever. It wasn't anything tragic or grandiose.

Fruit Sold In CA Recalled Due To Hepatitis A Outbreak

Frozen organic strawberries and fruit sold throughout California were linked to a possible outbreak of Hepatitis A, according to the FDA.

California To Build 1,200 Tiny Houses In Four Cities To Combat Homelessness

Newsom announced plans to build 1,200 tiny houses to help combat the state's homelessness problem.

U.S. Senators Demand Answers From Fed About California Bank Failure

They want answers about what led to collapse of Silicon Valley Bank; what knowledge the federal government may have had about it beforehand.

CA Gas Tax Bump Looms This Summer, Igniting Pushback

Californians are in for an 8 percent jump in gas taxes in July. Expiring exemptions and a switch to the summer blends may add to the pile.

FBI Hate Crime Report Shows 1,700+ Incidents In CA

Nationally, the FBI said hate crimes jumped 11.6 percent in 2021 compared to 2020.

Silky Death Valley Sands | Great Blue Heron Poses: CA In Photos

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

California Weather: 21 Photos Show Surreal Winter Over Last Month

Blizzards, floods and mudslides have plagued the Golden State over the last month, marking this winter one for the books.

LAUSD Families Prepare For School Closings In Possible Strike, But Hope For Contract

Los Angeles Unified schools, parents, and students are preparing for campus closures and a major disruption to learning.

West Contra Costa Unified School Board Rejects Layoff Proposal

After public outcry, W. Contra Costa Unified's school board rejected proposals to layoff/reduce hours for dozens of playground supervisors.

Report: Newsom Could Personally Benefit From Federal Help With SVB Failure

Newsom announced Saturday that he was “in touch with the highest levels of leadership at the White House and Treasury.

California Investigates Sixth Officer-Involved Shooting In 2023

It is the sixth investigation of its kind since the year began and the second for San Bernardino.

Amid Rail Crime Spike, Los Angeles Deploys 'Transit Ambassadors'

Many commuters reviewing LA Metro this year commented that they would not return to the trains.

Maine Lobstermen Suing California Aquarium For Defamation

The coalition argues that lobster should not be on a “red list,” which Seafood Watch, a conservation entity the aquarium runs, published.

Newsom Releases $1B In Homelessness Funding To Build Small Homes

California is aiming to cut homelessness by 15 percent by 2025 and will embark on its largest effort to house people living in encampments.

EPA Announces Limits On 'Forever Chemicals': See CA Impacts

This is the first time the EPA has proposed regulating the toxic compounds that are widespread, dangerous and expensive to remove.

9 CA Homes With Views: $1.59M - $6.9M

Rolling hills, mountains, lakes and ocean — there are endless views in California. Here are nine current choices.

California Bill Would Fund Deportation Defense For All Immigrants, Including Those With Felonies

In CA, when the federal government tries to deport someone the funds for that person’s legal defense may come from an unlikely source.

UC Approves Housing Projects, But Goals For New Beds May Be Optimistic

The University of California's Board of Regents responded to the severe housing shortage facing its students.

Winds, Rain, Flooding Close Dozens Of Schools Which Serve More Than 100,000 California Students

California's 11th atmospheric river storm packed stiff winds and rain, downed electric lines, churned mudslides and sent rivers overflowing.

St. Patrick's Day Dining Guide To Corned Beef & Irish Specials CA 2023

Celebrate the Emerald Isle in style March 17! See where to find corned beef & cabbage, stew, green beer & more at restaurants in California.

CalFire Seizes 10 Tons Of Illegal Fireworks In Massive Bust

A man driving a moving truck full of fireworks was caught and arrested this month at an agricultural inspection station, officials said.

California Spring Forecast: Drought To End As Historic Snowpack Melts

California's spring outlook is looking rather rosy, but more flooding may be in the cards as the state's robust snowpack continues to melt.

California's Ghostly Tulare Lake Will Be Revived This Year

California was once home to the largest freshwater lake west of the Mississippi River, but it disappeared as water was diverted for crops.