California Can't Replant Its Forests Fast Enough To Keep Up With Wildfires

California’s wildfires are destroying forests faster than the state can replant them, and federal cuts are making the gap worse.

10 New Laws That Will Change CA's Upcoming School Year

From AI teaching to cafeteria junk food and all-gender bathrooms to ICE on campus, an array of new laws will reshape the coming school year.

Last-Minute CA Summer Bucket List: Fun Family Adventures Before The Season Slips Away

Whether you're planning a day trip or a weekend getaway, these attractions and events offer plenty of ways to make the most of summer.

Water Parks, Lazy Rivers, Wild Animals And Lego Castles: 15 CA Hotels That Are The Vacation

Whether you're looking for a family getaway or a unique escape, these California hotels offer plenty of reasons to stay on the property.

Super El Niño Could Combine With Rare Atlantic Niña: See CA Impacts

A rare Atlantic Niña is developing as a powerful El Niño builds in the Pacific. Here's what it means.

California Pulled The Plug On New School Air Conditioners, Leaving $200 Million Unspent

A program that promised schools upgraded AC systems was cut short in 2024, leaving hundreds of districts with broken systems.

'Everyone Has Bulletproof Cars': Armored Vehicles Offer Status, Protection For CA's Elite

Karyn Kobayashi told The New York Times that in her upscale neighborhood “everyone has bulletproof cars.”

Newsom's Populist Act: Oppose State Billionaire Tax, Embrace Federal One

With proposals to tax the rich, Newsom is playing to a 2028 national audience anxious about artificial intelligence.

White House Admits It Used Keywords To Kill Billions Worth Of California Research Grants

The Trump administration cancelled $2 billion of research grants to University of California professors.

'Spiraling': New Details Emerge In Harrowing Abduction Of CA Forest Service Biologists

A father and son were charged Monday with kidnapping a federal employee.

Pet medications now available at CVS Pharmacy®

Dog and cat owners can now fill common pet prescriptions at all CVS Pharmacy locations nationwide

Lettuce Sold By CA Grower Provided 'False Positive' For Parasite, FDA Says

The FDA said it made a mistake during testing, wrongly tying a Cyclospora outbreak to lettuce sold by a California-based grower.

New Law To Spike Grocery Bills | In-N-Out Opposition Spurs Drive-Thru Ban | Costco Shakeup: 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.

8 Prison Staff Members Sickened At Salinas Valley State Prison

The cause of the illness wasn't immediately disclosed.

Forest Officers Kidnapped, Held Hostage At Gunpoint In CA Wilderness: FBI

Two U.S. Forest Service employees were rescued after being held hostage for hours in a remote Northern California forest.

Homeownership Now Pricier Than Renting Across CA, New Report Finds

Five California metro areas rank among the nation's biggest gaps between monthly mortgage payments and rent, according to Zumper.

Grocery Chain Plans CA Expansion Following Mass Closures

The discount supermarket is widely known for its low prices and snappy jingle.

CA Produce Recalled In Nationwide Parasite Outbreak

The FDA has connected cyclosporiasis to Taco Bell chains in some states as investigations continue.

Where CA Ranks Among Best States For Business In 2026

The Golden State earned its highest marks for access to capital, as well as technology and innovation.

Parasitic Outbreak Linked To CA Farm In New Report

Shredded iceberg lettuce sold from a California supplier was pinned as a possible source of the parasite, according to The Washington Post.

CA Grocery Prices Expected To Spike As Fees From New Law Begin

SFGate reported the law will increase consumer grocery costs by an average of $1,300 annually, citing the Dairy Institute of California.

DMV Cheating Scandal Explained: Why Thousands May Face License Revocation

The DMV did not elaborate on why their system detected cheating but said that an investigation is ongoing.

House Passes Bill Making Daylight Saving Time Permanent: How CA's Reps Voted

If approved by the U.S. Senate, the twice-a-year clock changes will be gone for good.

Major Pizza Chain To Close Up To 50 Stores: See CA Locations

The parent company's CEO cited an "extremely competitive" pizza space in the U.S.

Grunion Run: Tiny Edible Fish To Invade SoCal Beaches This Week. Here's Where

Officials reminded beachgoers they are allowed to take the edible fish, but the grunion must be caught by hand.

Cyclosporiasis Diarrhea Parasite May Be Tied To This CA Fast Food Empire

The parasitic illness has sickened people in 31 states, causing widespread concern in recent weeks.

Sewage Pollution Is Keeping Kids Out Of The Water In This California Beach Town

A surf camp buses kids to other beaches, and junior lifeguards travel up the coast from this beach town plagued by cross-border sewage.

CA Challenges Paramount's Takeover Of Warner, Claiming Merger Would 'Extinguish Competition'

California is one of 12 states suing to block the $81 billion merger. California Attorney General Rob Bonta said everyone would be impacted.

Iconic CA Restaurant Set For Demolition After Losing Landmark Status: Report

The restaurant originally opened its doors in 1924.

2 Significant Earthquakes Rattle SoCal In 2 Days

The quake is the latest in a series of significant seismic activity that struck California over the weekend.

Powerball Jackpot Rises To $478 Million

There were no tickets sold with all six numbers in the latest drawing, pushing the estimated jackpot for Monday to $478 million.

Eatery's $300 Unruly Kid Fine | Free Coffee Mondays | CA Poised To Hang Up On Landlines: 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 Congressman Ro Khanna Says He Was Detained By Israeli Military And Settlers In The West Bank

As the congressman visited an abandoned Palestinian village masked gunman stopped his group and refused to let them leave.

'Real Housewife Of Orange County,' Jennifer Pedranti, Says Son Involved In Wildfire: Report

On Instagram, she wrote that her son and “others were involved," NBC News reported.

Meta Appeals Landmark Verdict That Found It To Blame For Young Users' Social Media Addiction

The case centered on a 20-year-old woman who said she became addicted to social media as a child and that it worsened her mental health.

These Are CA's Surprisingly Highest-Paid Mayors, Supervisors And City Officials

See which California county ranked highest for payrolls statewide, and where city managers and supervisors thrived by county in this report.

After The Fireworks, 10 Ways To Keep Summer Going In Northern CA

While the biggest holiday of the season has passed, Northern California remains vibrant with numerous community celebrations.

Waymo To Bring Driverless Rideshare Service To This CA City

Waymo plans to test its driverless robotaxi service in four new U.S. cities, including one in California.

These Fruits, Vegetables May Be Linked To Parasitic Outbreak That Causes 'Explosive' Diarrhea

Cyclosporiasis infects the small intestine (bowel) and usually causes frequent, watery and explosive diarrhea.

Still Have A Landline? It Could Soon Be Gone In CA

AT&T customers have begun receiving notices that their landline service will be discontinued.