Huge waves batter California coast: Man dead, another missing, section of pier collapses
A man died on a Santa Cruz beach Monday after being pinned under debris washed up by a large wave, authorities said. Another man has been reported missing.
California limits junk fees: New law blocks fines for declined ATM withdrawals
A new California law will prohibit state-chartered banks from charging fees for withdrawals that are instantaneously declined.
California bans schools from forcing teachers to ‘out’ LGBTQ students
New California law prevents schools from requiring staff to notify parents if a student identifies as LGBTQ. It's in response to some districts requiring staff to notify parents when students identify as a gender other than what's in their official files.
Billie Eilish Sings ‘O Holy Night’ as Part of a Wholly Captivating U.S. Tour Finale: Concert Review
Billie Eilish and FINNEAS perform onstage during the HIT ME HARD AND SOFT: THE TOUR at The Kia Forum on December 21, 2024 in Inglewood, California. Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Live Nation Entertainment Finneas did almost as much pacing on stage during his ...
More water for urban areas, some farms: Biden, Newsom officials announce long-awaited new water delivery rules
New operating rules for massive Delta systems will increase water deliveries to Southern California cities and some growers. Salmon numbers could drop, especially in dry years.
California Voice: Killing of UnitedHealthcare executive won’t improve anyone’s insurance
The shocking killing of UnitedHealthcare’s chief executive, Brian Thompson, reopened a national wound inflicted by the delay and denial of health coverage to countless Americans. This was a
Father arrested for beheading his 1-year-old son with a knife, authorities say
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - A man has been arrested on suspicion of beheading his 1-year-old son, Northern California authorities said. GRAPHIC WARNING: Details may be disturbing to some readers.
California man beheaded his 1-year-old son with a knife, authorities say
Reader discretion is strongly advised. SACRAMENTO, Calif.-- A man has been arrested on suspicion of beheading his one-year-old son, Northern California authorities said. The Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement Friday that deputies ...
University of California Resolves Civil Rights Complaints Over Gaza Protests
Five schools agreed to changes after reports that they failed to protect students from antisemitism and anti-Arab and anti-Muslim discrimination.
How far Northern California counties are creating more jobs for young people
California’s northernmost seven counties have made a concerted effort to combat poverty and outmigration in their communities.
California to open Dungeness Crab Fishery with new measures to protect marine life
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has announced the opening of the commercial Dungeness crab fishery from the Sonoma/Mendocino county line to the U.S./Mexico border starting on January 5,
How a federal government shutdown could impact California
Some of the impacts of federal agencies shutting down would start right away, while others would become more apparent the longer a shutdown lasts.
Classic Shelby Cobra crashes on Northern California highway
A Shelby Cobra driver lost control and struck a metal guard rail after going through a wet patch on Highway 50 east of Sacramento.
What to know about the bird flu outbreak as California declares a state of emergency
Gov. Gavin Newsom’s declaration has riled up concern, particularly in other top dairy-producing states, such as Wisconsin and Pennsylvania.
California man detained in connection with Madison school shooting, records show
FBI agents detained a man in Carlsbad, California in connection with the Abundant Life Christian School shooting, according court documents.
Parker Palm Springs review: decadence in the California desert
While checking in, I was given the rundown on the on-site restaurants, pools and the hotel spa: Palm Springs Yacht Club. Around me, the lobby was buzzing with guests hanging out by the indoor fire pit,
California board backs rules aimed at protecting workers from deadly silicosis
California regulators voted to continue imposing workplace rules to protect countertop cutters from silicosis, an incurable disease that has been killing young workers.
What's the bird flu? An explainer following California's state of emergency declaration
More than half of the human cases are in California. Avian influenza viruses, according to the CDC and USDA, are classified into two groups: low pathogenic avian influenza (LPAI) (often seen in wild birds) and HPAI, found mostly in domestic poultry.
‘It’s going to be pretty messy.’ Atmospheric storms in California could complicate holiday travel
A series of atmospheric river storms are expected to impact Northern California over the weekend, meaning there could be some repercussions for holiday travel.
California declared an emergency. How serious is bird flu?
California officials have declared a state of emergency over the spread of bird flu, which is tearing through dairy cows in that state and causing sporadic illnesses in people in the U.S.
California declared an emergency over bird flu. How serious is the situation?
California officials have declared a state of emergency over the spread of bird flu, which is tearing through dairy cows in that state and causing sporadic illnesses in people in the U.S. That raises new questions about the virus, which has spread for years in wild birds, commercial poultry and many mammal species.
EPA grants California authority to ban sales of new gas cars by 2035. Action faces reversal by Trump.
The California rule is stricter than a federal rule adopted this year that tightens emissions standards but does not require sales of electric vehicles.
EPA approves California plan to ban sale of gas-only cars in 2035
The state says the rule is crucial to meeting greenhouse gas emission reduction targets and cutting smog-forming pollutants.
California DMV Apologizes For Approving Potentially Offensive License Plate
A group against antisemitism thought the plate referred to the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel, but the car owner's son said it's a misunderstanding.
New California law bans bosses from ordering staff to attend anti-union meetings
Business groups such as the California Chamber of Commerce opposed the new law, arguing it would infringe on employers’ right to free speech and ability to discuss the effects of laws or regulation on their industries. The law includes exceptions for employees, such as those working for political parties, whose job includes talking about politics.
Biden administration grants key waiver for California auto rules, EV mandate
The move has national implications, but legal and administrative challenges from the incoming Trump administration and industry groups loom.
Victims of California Prison 'Rape Club' Get Record $116M Settlement
In a record settlement, the federal government will pay over $116 million to more than 100 women who were victims of sexual abuse by employees at a now-closed federal prison in Dublin, California, which was dubbed the "rape club."
Here’s how California plans to get millions of adults without college degrees into better jobs
Gov. Newsom’s “Master Plan for Career Education” seeks to help the nearly 7 million adults in California who lack college degrees by giving them college credit for their work experience and by changing the requirements on some state jobs.
More than a century after their land was ravaged by the California gold rush, Yurok tribe to reclaim land near Redwood National and State Parks
Rosie Clayburn is a descendant of the Yurok Tribe, which had its territory — called O Rew in the Yurok language — ripped from them nearly two centuries ago. "As the natural world became completely decimated, so did the Yurok people," she said.
Southern California man sentenced for helping pregnant Chinese women travel to give birth in the US
A California man has been sentenced to more than three years in prison for running a business to help pregnant Chinese women travel to the United States to deliver babies who would automatically have American citizenship.
California land to be returned to Yurok Tribe
Rosie Clayburn is a descendant of the Yurok Tribe, which had its territory — called 'O Rew in the Yurok language — ripped from them nearly two centuries ago. "As the natural world became completely decimated, so did the Yurok people," she said.
Column: States are fighting one another over abortion laws. California could get dragged in
Texas is suing a New York doctor for providing abortion medications to one of its residents. It marks a new front in the war over access to reproductive care, one that California will soon be dragged into.
5.3 earthquake shakes Northern California
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.3 struck in the Pacific Ocean about 45 miles west-northwest of Petrolia, at 11:21 p.m. Saturday, the U.S. Geological Survey said.
Kamala Harris weighs California governor run for 2026
Vice President Kamala Harris faces a pivotal decision: a 2026 California gubernatorial run or a 2028 presidential bid. Supporters believe a governor’s race is a safer path, while critics argue it may derail her White House ambitions.
San Francisco tornado warning highlights California’s extreme weather woes
Tornado warning in downtown San Francisco ends, damage consistent with straight line winds. Severe storms continue, flood advisory and high wind warning issued.
GOP business group alleges California set up illegal cartel to push for electric trucks
A Republican pro-business group is suing the California Air Resources Board, alleging the Clean Truck Partnership establishes a cartel to illegally enforce emissions standards not approved by the EPA.