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.

National Retailer Closes | Rodents At Newsom-Linked Eatery | Seafood Chain Closings: 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.

2 Children Die As 'Super Flu' Sickens CA. How Effective Is The Vaccine?

Flu hospitalizations and fatalities in California spiked in January. Here's what health officials want you to know.

CA Sues Trump Administration Over Plans To Restart Oil Pipelines Along The Coast

The administration has hailed the project by Houston-based Corp. to restart production in waters off coastline damaged by a 2015 oil spill.

9 California Restaurants Rank Best In Nation On Yelp's Annual List. Here's Where

The list features restaurants up and down the state, including eateries that offer Japanese, Thai, Indian and Greek cuisines.

10 Winter Events To Beat Cabin Fever In Northern CA

A Patch guide to getting outside and enjoying events this winter in the Bay Area.

Distracted Driver Kills Mom | Bay Area Shooting Spree | Local Measles Case | Family Drug Bust: Patch PM

ALSO: Giant star detained by ICE; College chancellor found guilty; Woman dies after bus crash; Cause of death for chess superstar revealed.

Hiker Who Kept Climbing California's Mount Whitney After Friend Turned Back Found Dead

A hiker who kept climbing California's Mount Whitney after a fellow hiker turned around has been found dead, according to a volunteer group.

Internal Memo Authorizes ICE To Enter Homes Without Judicial Warrants In Some Cases

The directive was signed by Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons.

Closures Continue For Sitdown Seafood Chain; Locations Remain In These CA Cities

The chain had around 140 restaurants in 2014, FSR previously reported.

31 CA Restaurants, Chefs Named 2026 James Beard Semifinalists

The James Beard Award is known as the "Oscars of food," and California plays a starring role in this year's list of finalists.

New Members-Only Hotel Opens For $4K A night In CA: Report

Members of Guesthouse can enjoy a luxury vacation experience in this beloved ski town.

'Have A Backbone': Newsom Urges World Leaders To Stand Up To Trump

The democratic governor's criticism comes as Trump steps up his threats to take over Greenland in recent days

CA Counties Must Jump Through New Hoops To Get Homelessness Funds

Gov. Gavin Newsom's administration is pressuring local leaders to pass ordinances regulating homeless encampments, among other requirements.

Northern Lights May Be Visible In CA As Largest Solar Radiation Storm In Decades Hits

Forecasters say this represents one of the best opportunities in months to witness the natural phenomenon.

Beloved Italian Restaurant Closures | Taco Bell Luxe | Half-Off Movies | Drone Deliveries: 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.

CA Allows Free Entry To State Parks On MLK Jr. Day After Trump Eliminates The Free National Park Holiday

The announcement comes after President Donald Trump swapped his birthday for MLK Jr. Day on the free national park entry calendar.

California's Best Donuts Found Here: New Ranking

See which small, family-run shop is the best in the Golden State, according to a TastingTable list of the best donut in each state.

Teens Arrested In Mall Shooting | Super Bowl Trafficking | Flavortown Coming To Bay Area: Patch PM

ALSO: Teen kidnapped on the way to school; Spare the air alert issued; Roads re-open after gas leak; Dead motorcyclist identified.

Verizon To Offer Credits After Major CA Outage: What To Know, How To Get It

"We let many of our customers down and for that, we are truly sorry. They expect more from us," Verizon said in a statement.

Saks Files For Bankruptcy; See Impact On CA Stores

The company owns Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman, Saks Off 5th, Last Call and Horchow.

Federal Court Upholds CA's House Map Ahead Of 2026 Midterms

In a 2-1 ruling, a three-judge panel in Los Angeles denied requests from state Republicans and the U.S. Justice Department to block the map.

Major CA Healthcare Company To Pay Out $42M In Data Breach Suit: How to Claim Your Money.

Nationwide, 13 million Kaiser members are eligible for a settlement payout.

This Sitdown Restaurant Chain Shrinking With Just 3 CA Locations

The chain has been quietly closing restaurants across the country, including one shuttered recently in California, according to reports.

CA Faces Federal Funding Cut If New Immigration Policies Are Not Enacted, Trump Warns

The president told reporters that the affected funding will be "significant." Federal funding makes up about a third of the state's budget.​

La Niña On Her Way Out With Chance Of El Nińo Conditions Developing

After a wetter-than-expected La Niña winter, forecasters say the climate pattern is weakening, with neutral conditions likely in early 2026.

Newsom's Final Budget Faces A Litany Of Political And Financial Challenges: COMMENTARY

On paper, the annual process of drafting a state budget is rational. In practice, it’s more akin to voodoo.

Newsom Calls For An End To The Billionaire Tax Proposal: Report

This week, the governor made his stance known on a proposal to tax California's wealthiest, as some billionaires prepare to leave the state.

How Minnesota's Deadly ICE Shooting Is Shaking Up CA's Gubernatorial Forums: Report

Candidates vying to replace Gov. Newsom in 2026 are now facing intense questioning about immigration following the death of a mother by ICE.

CA Woman Who Was Drunk, Talking To Dates While Daughter Drowned Found Guilty Of Murder: Report

Authorities say the woman’s blood alcohol content was 0.246%, and both empty and full bottles of liquor were found throughout the home.

Proposed CA Tax On Billionaires Could Drive Some Out Of State

Proponents say it's a way for the state to provide healthcare to the most vulnerable. Others say it will destroy what made CA rich.

CA ​School Caught Between State Laws On Transgender Athletes

The dispute comes amid a nationwide battle over the rights of transgender women and girls to participate in certain sports competitions.

CA Drivers Face Car Insurance Spike As Premiums Fall In Other States: Report

The average cost of insurance is expected to reach an unprecedented amount this year, according to a new report.

CA Dubbed Drought Free For The 1st Time In 25 Years Thanks To Holiday Storms

The last time the state was declared drought free was in December of 2000.

Could This Mysterious California News Site Influence The 2026 Election?

The California Courier uses the name of an established paper and doesn't disclose apparent Republican ties. Critics call it “pink slime.”

In-N-Out Scam | Trader Joe's Bags Sell For $10K To $50K | Lower Utility Bills: 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.

CA, 4 Other States Sue Trump Admin Over Frozen Welfare Funds​: EdSource

Currently, $2.2 billion of the state's $7.3 billion in child care spending comes from federal funding.

Iconic Eatery Abruptly Closes All CA Locations

The store's former CEO said the abrupt closing was "not how I imagined the story would unfold."