California workers could get compensation easier under new plan
State Senator Dave Cortese's Bill 1299 would shift the burden of proof in heat illness claims more towards the employer.
Horror as Wolfdog pack terrorizing California neighborhood kills pet
The pack has been running rampant near Shingletown for months, even killing someone's beloved pet in their own driveway.
California sees $181 million drained from people's accounts
Justice Department cracks down on a scheme stealing $181 million from EBT accounts of vulnerable Californians.
California city sees sudden change in home prices
Downtown San Francisco condos rebound sharply, hitting near $1 million after a low last year, signaling a market recovery.
California homebuyers see huge price difference on house types
Los Angeles fixer-uppers save buyers up to $690,000 after renovation, highlighting potential benefits despite high input costs.
California temperatures plunge as 'unseasonably cold' storm hits
Temperatures could drop by more than 20 degrees this weekend.
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California's Lake Shasta set to fill completely
California's largest reservoir has risen by about 19 feet since the beginning of March alone after high rainfall.
Hope fading for shelter dog adopted after 900 days but returned hours later
Many expected Sora to have been in a new forever home by now, but instead she spends her days watching other dogs get adopted at a shelter.
Sacramento Police Say "at risk" missing child has been found
Police announced on April 7 that 12-year-old David Parker was last seen on Deer Lake Drive.
How to view solar eclipse from California
The Golden State will see a partial eclipse most prominently in the southeast—but cloud coverage could obscure it.
Rudy Giuliani says earthquakes targeting "communist" US states
Giuliani linked Friday's earthquake that hit New York to other tremors in "communist states" before saying his critics "don't have a sense of humor."
Coachella's popularity is falling
Some people have slammed the line-up, while other blame the cost of living crisis. Either way, Coachella is in trouble this year.
Mass layoffs map shows states worst hit this year
One state has reported nearly 20,000 job losses so far in 2024.
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California snowpack makes unprecedented comeback
In April, snowpack levels measured 110 percent of normal. At the beginning of January, the levels measured 28 percent of normal.
Weather alerts issued as California faces "one of the coldest" storms
Rain and snow will continue moving through the state on Friday as part of an abnormally cold April storm.
Home buyers need a salary of $150,000 in these 6 states
A new study found that, overall, Americans need a six-figure salary to afford a typical home in 22 states and D.C.
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Winter weather changes hit West Coast
Researchers initiated a new study to understand these changing weather patterns that appear to be becoming more extreme.
Paralyzed French bulldog found "dragging herself around" streets is saved
Gwenn Vallone from the rescue shelter told Newsweek that Wiggles could have ended up being euthanized.
US Attorney on Olivet University case, charges may come "soon," court told
News of a U.S. Attorney investigation comes at a critical time for Olivet, which was expanding rapidly across North America before its legal troubles began.
California cities about to get hit with new storm
Another moisture-laden storm is expected to hit the state following three back-to-back storms.
"Cold and significant" storm warming for Yosemite
The weather front is set to cause a sharp drop in temperatures, with more snow expected to settle in the Sierra Nevada.
Ginger Zee slams claim she's 'condoning crime' after being robbed
A warning from Zee about the risks of crime after her car was broken into was misconstrued by some, with Zee then saying she was "livid" about the incident.
Woman's body found in desert one month after 911 call
The family of Amanda Nenigar, 27, has criticized the authorities for not responding with more urgency to the emergency call.
California house prices plunge by as much as 40% in some areas
Parts of Northern California are seeing homeowners slashing their properties' sale prices in an attempt to sell.
California map shows where state will become underwater from sea level rise
Sea level rises could cause areas along California's seaboard to be flooded or entirely consumed by water, modeling suggests.
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California Lake may spill for first time in 25 years
Lake Casitas in Ventura County is at 96.2 percent capacity and could spill over for the first time since 1998.
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California snowpack's 'amazing' recovery since January
Atmospheric science student Colin McCarthy said this is "an unprecedented winter comeback in the modern era."
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California revealed as worst US emitter of "under the radar" greenhouse gas
The United States accounts for 17 percent of sulfuryl fluoride emissions and the new study found that this amount actually stems to a few areas in California.
Gavin Newsom's restaurant offers $16 hourly wage to employee
PlumpJack Café in Olympic Valley is recruiting a busser on $16 per hour, despite a new law guaranteeing a minimum wage of $20.
California's wet winter sees excellent ski season
The storm that fell on southern California over Easter weekend was just the most recent seen in the state over the past few months.