On homelessness, California and the Supreme Court largely agree
What does a small, solidly Republican city in Oregon have in common with California’s largest liberal enclaves? All breathed a sigh of relief this year…
Editorial: Even in trying times, we find plenty to be thankful for
This Thanksgiving, let’s be thankful for giving thanks. Research has shown that practicing gratitude is a good way to deal with stress or anxiety. The…
Three dead, one hospitalized following Cybertruck crash in California
Nov. 29 (UPI) -- Three people are dead and a fourth has been hospitalized with serious injuries after their Tesla Cybertruck was involved in a…
Why Donald Trump still could not conquer Orange County
Donald Trump posted notable gains in Orange County during the November election, but it was not enough to win the increasingly purple county that has…
Katie Porter gets temporary restraining order against ex-boyfriend
U.S. Rep. Katie Porter (D-Irvine) secured a temporary restraining order Tuesday against a former boyfriend, saying in dozens of pages of court filings that he…
3,000 fake Gibson electric guitars valued at $18 million seized in California
1 of 3 | An authentic Gibson guitar will typically costs anywhere from $500 to $2000. But the knockoff versions, like these, often use lower-quality,…
California’s Inyo County flips back to red after 2020 surprise
Four years ago, rural — and staunchly conservative — Inyo County delivered an election day surprise when voters there chose Joe Biden over Donald Trump…
Hollywood bad boy and Brat Pack star unrecognisable 39 years after movie hit – can you guess who he is?
A HOLLYWOOD star looked completely different from his movie bad boy fame as he stepped out in a car park in Los Angeles.The Breakfast Club…
2026 California governor hopefuls rush to campaign on Trump
SACRAMENTO — When he was running for governor in 2017, Gavin Newsom tapped into the simmering rage of California liberals, at one point boasting on the…
What Trump’s proposed tariff hikes mean for California
WASHINGTON — When President-elect Donald Trump announced he would impose sweeping tariffs on key trading partners on his first day in office, he signaled a return…
How late orca Keto shot to infamy by crushing trainer to death & playing with body after being ‘driven mad in captivity’
KETO the late killer whale spent his life in captivity being tormented and even forced to breed incestuously, resulting in the tragic killing of his…
Inside the Southern California factory that makes the Donald Trump hats
Donald Trump’s hats have quickly become a signature totem of the 2016 campaign, a kitsch magnet that serves ironic hipsters and sincere supporters alike. The…
Driving a Mustang EV on I- 5, but charging up at Tesla station. Is that a thing?
I’m Russ Mitchell, climate and transportation reporter, filling in for Sammy Roth this week. He’s out reporting, and taking Thanksgiving Day off. Look for the…
Maggy Krell wins California Assembly seat with Nevada abortion focus
RENO — Weeks before election day, more than 150 volunteers boarded early morning buses in Sacramento and traveled east, through the towering mountains of the Humboldt–Toiyabe…
Partners pitch ‘exclusive’ club at California ski resort, spurring concern
Prospective new owners intend to revitalize the vintage Mt. Waterman ski resort in the Angeles National Forest — in part by selling exclusive access to…
Are California farmers on a collision course with Trump deportation plans?
SAN JACINTO, Calif. — A paradox has settled across California’s velvet green fields and orchards. California farmers, who are some of the most ardent supporters…
Why did California ‘kill’ its booming hemp-derived THC industry?
A dark-haired man in a worn flannel coat walked into a Dino Mart convenience store on a busy street in North Hollywood one recent weekday…
‘Enjoy the basement!’: New members of Congress move in
WASHINGTON — Near the cafeteria of the Rayburn House Office Building, right next to the trash bins, is a drab room with rows of cubicles wistfully…
Bird flu contamination prompts recall of California raw milk
California dairy Raw Farm, LLC voluntarily recalled its raw milk Sunday after a sample tested positive for avian flu. The state reassured people that pasteurized…
Sexual assault allegations surface against Trump’s defense pick
Good morning, and welcome to the Essential California newsletter. It’s Sunday. I’m your host, Andrew J. Campa. Here’s what you need to know to start…