California's inmate fire crews are dwindling
Two wet winters followed by repeated record-breaking heat waves in recent months have put California on track for a scorching…
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California's workplace heat rules are a cruel exception
A state board recently voted unanimously to create long-awaited indoor heating standards for California workers. After a final legal review,…
California adopts statewide water conservation framework
After years of deliberation, California water officials have adopted landmark rules that will guide future water use and conservation in…
Kamala Harris is at the center of a political succession storm
Kamala Harris, photographed in Los Angeles on November 21. Vice President Kamala Harris suddenly finds herself at the center of…
For sale: A piece of California country music history
The famed Buck Owens Crystal Palace, where music legends such as Willie Nelson, Dwight Yoakam, Garth Brooks and a young…
Record heat continues to create dangerous fire conditions in California
A scorching heat wave blanketing parts of Southern California is expected to extend through the weekend, pushing temperatures well above…
Gasoline prices on July 4 in California and nationwide hit three-year lows
As millions of Americans prepare to hit the road this Fourth of July weekend, they'll be happy to know that…
Is it a good thing for California to require financial education?
To the editor: A bill introduced in November forced lawmakers to pass AB 2927, which requires financial planning to be…
California's homicide rate fell nearly 16% last year, state report says
California's violent crime rate rose 3% last year compared to 2022, according to new data released this week, but the…
California cuts red tape on housing in San Francisco
For decades, San Francisco has had a reputation for being too difficult to build new housing, despite a housing shortage…