Vice President Kamala Harris often touts how she took on the “big banks” as attorney general of California to deliver mortgage relief to homeowners hit by the 2008 foreclosure crisis. The story has become central to the way Harris introduces herself to voters.
We have more solar than we can use during the day, but recent policies have slowed adoption of batteries to hold onto that power when the sun goes down.
For now, guided hikes remain the only alternative when it comes to accessing the mountains. But among the groups that set out on hikes with Middle Mountain, people closest to the buttes — residents of the small sunbaked towns straddling their perimeter — appear to be largely missing.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro said Sunday that tech mogul Elon Musk’s plan to give money to registered voters in Pennsylvania is “deeply concerning” and “it’s something that law enforcement could take a look at.
The Los Angeles Clippers are keeping center Kai Jones on the regular-season roster via a two-way NBA deal, sources tell ESPN. Jones has developed in Clippers' system and had a strong preseason, averaging 8 points and 5 rebounds as the backup big. pic.twitter.com/h3nOxyt30L
California has six confirmed human bird flu cases and health officials suspect five more among Central Valley dairy workers. The Golden State is the nation's leading producer of milk.
The Saratoga City Council and I held the annual Saratoga State of the City event on Saturday, Oct. 5. I was honored to give the 2024 State of the City address with the theme of “Looking Forward,” emphasizing the city’s commitment to the future of Saratoga while building on the successes of the past year.
The current minimum wage for most, but not all, workers is $16 an hour. Proposition 32 raises it to $17 immediately and $18 on Jan. 1. The minimum is already higher — $20 an hour — for fast food workers. It does not make much sense for fast food workers to earn more than other minimum wage workers.
I’ve been critiquing the calls to end legacy college admissions for about two decades — clearly to no avail, given California’s new law prohibiting private higher education institutions from
What truly sets California apart from other states is its sheer immensity. While Alaska and Texas may be physically larger, in all other respects California towers above other states in
California is full of beautiful wineries where guests can get a behind-the-scenes look into the process of creating wine — from the vineyard to your glass.
Dozens of firefighters were working Friday to put out a large fast-moving brush fire that threatened homes in the Oakland hills in California and sparked evacuations of hundreds of residents amid extremely dry and gusty conditions.
The man who has made the majority of his movies in California opens up on the emotional reaction to seeing so many film and TV productions leave the state, or the country: "There's a lot of Prague for New York happening right now.
A California man was arrested on murder accusations after his roommate’s corpse was found buried in his backyard, according to police. Richard Thomas Martinez, 48, was taken into custody in connection with the alleged killing. Riverside Police responded ...
The Yes and No on 33 campaigns have collectively spent more than $140 million. CalMatters fact checked some of the more pervasive claims made by both sides.
Santa Ana winds are expected to whip through Southern California Friday and Saturday, pushing temperatures upward and raising concerns about possible wildfires.
A former Alameda County sheriff's deputy was put on California's police officer decertification list after she was convicted of orchestrating a feces-throwing attack against a man incarcerated at Santa Rita Jail.
Campaigns in California’s hottest congressional races are being boosted by outside groups. That money is on top of fundraising by the candidates, where Democrats are besting Republicans.
Southern California Edison is considering Power Safety Shuttoffs for more than 100,000 customers across the region Friday. Power shutoffs are considered when weather conditions lead to heightened
A California man has been sentenced to seven years in prison for abusing foster children he was assigned to care for in his home, including some who had been previously tortured by their parents.
SACRAMENTO, California — The California Public Utilities Commission took a nibble out of utility shareholders’ profits for next year and handed it to ratepayers with a tweak to an earnings formula Thursday.
Some 90 percent of the economy in this coastal California region relies on visitors. But overtourism, the high cost of living and most worrisome, the effects of global warming, create a future of uncertainty.
