Newsom Takes Aim At Veterans 'Claim Sharks' As He Signs Law Banning Fees For Help With VA

The law prohibits unaccredited private companies from billing former military service members for help with the Dept. of Veterans Affairs.

FBI Releases Surveillance Images Of Masked Person On Nancy Guthrie's Porch; 1 Person Detained

On Thursday, the FBI had the first major break in a case that has gripped the nation for more than a week.​

Judge Blocks CA's Ban On Federal Agents Wearing Masks But Requires Badges Be Clearly Seen

California became the first state to ban most law enforcement officers from wearing facial coverings, but a federal judge blocked the law.

World's Least Affordable City | Theater Chain Closures | New Type Of Ikea Store: 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.

4 Dead, 3 Liver Transplants, Dozens Of Poisonings In CA: What To Know About 'Death Cap' Mushrooms

The death cap is one of the most poisonous mushrooms in the world, and California is experiencing a “super bloom” of death caps.

7 California Restaurants Are Among Top 100 In US In New Ranking

Two California restaurants landed in Yelp's top 10 for the country's most "drool-worthy" dining spots.

How To Watch The 2026 Super Bowl: Ways To Stream Seahawks vs. Patriots

A Patch guide to tuning in to Super Bowl LX, including when and where it will take place.

West’s ‘Frozen Reservoir’ Running On Empty: What That Means For CA

Instead of skiing, the Golden State's winter buffs are hiking and biking this season. It's an ominous sign.

Pro-ICE Billboard Removed | Lion Encounters Spike | Teacher Strike | Super Bowl Secret Weapon: Patch PM

ALSO: Bay Area torturer denied parole; Four caught destroying home; Trafficking sting operation; Town Mourns The Loss Of Mayor

California Gas Prices Jump 13 Cents in February, AAA Reports

The statewide average for a gallon of regular gasoline in California increased by 13 cents, reaching $4.39.

National Restaurant Chain With Many CA Eateries Closing Hundreds Of Locations

A well-known restaurant chain will be shuttering hundreds of locations in the next few months. Get the details here.

14 CA Universities Among Best In World, New List Says

The Golden State is well-represented on Time's new list of the highest-quality universities in the world.

CA Voters Would Pass Billionaire Tax, Poll Finds

“California voters are signaling something very clearly,” said an official with Nestpoint, the firm that conducted the poll.

CA Store Closures Loom As Iconic Clothing Brand Operator Expected To File For Bankruptcy

The brand started as a sports store in Seattle in 1920.

Supreme Court Allows New CA Congressional Districts Favoring Democrats

No justices dissented from the brief order denying the Trump Administration's appeal without explanation.

California Lawmakers Push Bipartisan Effort To Toughen Penalties For DUI Offenses

"California is the epicenter of America's drunk driving crisis," said State Assemblywoman Cottie Petris-Norris.

Injured Mountain Lion Cub Found On LA County Street Being Rehabilitated In Northern California

The Department of Fish and Wildlife said once the cub's health reached a certain level, they tried to reunite the duo for more than a week.

Child Sex Trafficking Victims As Young As 13 Rescued In Massive CA Operation

"This is a multi-billion-dollar industry. It is nothing less than modern slavery," LA County DA Nathan Hochman said.

Millions Of CA Taxpayers May See Refund Delays. Here's How To Avoid It.

An executive order from Pres. Trump makes changes to the way that federal tax refunds and other benefits are processed.

In-N-Out Among 'Best Places' To Work | Major Restaurant Chain Sold | Coffee Shop Closures: 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.

59-Vehicle Crash Shuts Down Both Sides Of CA Freeway

The crash in heavy fog shut down Highway 99 for hours on Saturday.

Old Farmer’s Almanac Forecasts Unusual CA Spring: Here’s When To Expect

A new forecast offers Californians hope for warmer weather after recent storms, but the predictions vary across the state.

Newsom Files Civil Rights Complaint Accusing Dr. Oz Of Targeting Armenian Americans

The filing comes after Dr. Oz accused the "Russian Armenian Mafia" of running a $3.5 billion hospice care fraud scheme in Los Angeles.

8 Things To Do In Northern CA If You Don't Care About The Super Bowl

A Patch guide for those who could care less that the Super Bowl is coming to the Bay Area

8 CA Restaurants Among Most Romantic In US, New List Says

Treat you and your special someone to a world-class experience this Valentine's Day at these ultra-romantic California restaurants.

Scientists Marvel At A Galapagos Seabird That Wandered 3,000 Miles To California

The yellow-billed bird with black button eyes can have an 8-foot wingspan and spends much of its life airborne over the ocean.

Norovirus Is Spreading In CA, And It May Be Lurking In Your Home

Norovirus​, also known as "winter vomiting disease," continues to spread across the country, including in the Golden State.

9 CA Hospitals Ranked In Top 1% Nationally In New Report

The 2026 America's Best Hospitals awards from Healthgrades is a three-tiered ranking of the top 50, 100 and 250 hospitals.

Major Chain Sold For $620M Despite Recent Closures: See Remaining CA Restaurants

The total number of locations has declined by over 100 in less than two years.

ICE Commander Behind Minnesota Crackdown Sent Back To CA After Alex Pretti Shooting: Report

Gregory Bovino is expected to leave Minnesota operations following mounting scrutiny over the latest ICE shooting of an American citizen.

CA Launches Probe Into Allegations That TikTok Is Censoring Posts Critical Of Trump And ICE

"TikTok is dead": The investigation comes following reports of suppressing content that is critical of President Donald Trump.

Amazon Fresh Closing CA Stores, Some Could Become Whole Foods Markets

Amazon Fresh will continue to exist as an online brand.

CA Ranks Among Worst States To Retire In: Study

Because of the Golden State's high cost of living, heavy tax burdens and poorer aging outcomes, it is among the worst for retirees.

California Democrats Urge Government Shutdown After Federal Agents Kill Minnesota Nurse

More than half of California’s Democratic legislative caucus called for a government shutdown.

CA MAGA Activist Arrested In Discovery Of Underground Bunker Harboring Cache Of Weapons

The bunker is accessible through a 100-foot-long culvert and contained more than a dozen firearms, armored vests and more.

Sam Darnold A Win Away From Super Bowl Victory That's Eluded Fellow QBs In The 2018 Draft

Darnold's story is about perseverance and redemption. It's another clear example of why coaching matters.

New CA Law Imposes New Rules On Photos In Real Estate Listings

The effort to put restrictions on bait-and-switch, digitally altered photos aims to make house-hunting easier.

31K Nurses, Other Health Workers Strike With No End Planned: What To Know In CA

The strike is impacting healthcare operations across California.

New Map Shows CA's Most Dangerous Streets

The San Francisco Chronicle has mapped the exact locations of deaths on streets across the state between 2020 and 2024.

California Cities Just Saw Their Lowest Homicide Rates In Decades. It's Not Clear Why

Homicides in California surged during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, killings are down to historic lows in many cities across the state.