Katie Porter regrets complaining about "rigged" election
"I wish I had chosen a different word," Porter said about her rhetoric after her loss in the Senate primary election.
Why California's forcing home sellers to give up part of their profit
The support program is back, but homebuyers may be unaware they're losing a portion of their future profits in applying for help.
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California snow changes may lead to "starved predators"
Climate change is expected to alter the timings of snowmelt streams in the Sierra Nevadas, impacting ecosystem food webs.
Death Valley's fleeting lake captured in satellite image
Lake Manly, a lake that forms in the Badwater Basin on rare occasions of heavy rain, was deep enough this spring that tourists could kayak or boat on it.
Border wall falls causing traumatic injuries
Neurosurgeons in San Diego say they are witnessing a rise in the number and severity of head injuries from migrants falling from the border fence.
Tuberculosis cases are surging in California
The number of patients diagnosed with the bacterial disease is up 15 percent year over year, and medical professionals are concerned.
California dog owners warned of lethal river parasite
"If you're swimming in the Colorado River with them, your pets are in peril," researcher Adler Dillman said.
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California facing 'invisible water surcharge'
Researchers found that an increase in crop water demand explains a great deal of "half of the cumulative deficits of the agricultural water balance" since 1980.
New permanent water restrictions to be rolled out in California
Rules have been revised as California's weather changes with the effects of climate change.
California warned of massive blackouts as urgent weather alert issued
High winds gusting up to 75 miles per hour were expected to whip through the state later this week.
"Supercharged" flowers blooming after California's atmospheric river
The brilliant yellow flowers are blooming near Death Valley, the driest (and hottest) place in North America.
Taco Bell shuts doors at California restaurants over crime fears
Four Taco Bell restaurants will no longer offer indoor dining, switching to drive-thru amid a crime surge.
Migrants convicted of violent crimes get free lawyer under California bill
A California bill would remove restrictions on grant money for legal services going to immigrants convicted of a violent crime.
Yosemite sees 47 inches of snowfall as national parks give storm updates
Crater Lake National Park in southern Oregon also reported 77.9 inches of snowfall following winter storms.
California's plan to store more storm water against future drought
Officials have announced a new groundwater mapping project that will provide "critical information" about the underground water supply.
Time lapse shows California "ghost lake" suddenly disappear
The lake re-formed last year after a series of atmospheric rivers hit the state.
Dozens of casualties at US-Mexico border
Dozens of migrants have been injured at the US-Mexico border over the past week while trying to scale the border wall near San Diego, California.
Atmospheric rivers "double-edged sword" for water in California
While the weather phenomenon helps water supply, it also comes with consequences including floods and landslides, an expert told Newsweek.
Cat "doesn't understand" why family surrendered her 2 years after adoption
After spending two years living away from the shelter with what she thought was her forever family, Fiona is back and she doesn't know why.
Woman shares devastating thrift store discovery: "Cherish your loved ones"
Jacy White loves hunting for hidden treasures in thrift stores but had an "awful feeling" when she came across one item.
Mom hearing noise in kids' room checks baby camera—stunned by what she sees
Romy Ton said part of her wanted to run into the room "but another part of me couldn't stop watching."
Closure of Miracle Hot Springs over deaths sparks fury
Local campaigners branded the decision "ridiculous," while rangers defended the move, citing safety concerns.
California sees huge spike in people losing their jobs
Amid economic shifts, more than 22,280 workers in California's tech, retail and health care sectors face impending layoffs.
Katie Porter mocked with whiteboard after "rigged" election claim
The California congresswoman lost her Senate primary race to Representative Adam Schiff and ex-baseball star Steve Garvey.
California map shows areas getting hit hardest with snow this weekend
More snow will fall in California this weekend.
Musk's "apocalypse-proof" cybertruck defeated by beach
The driver ignored the signs stating that driving wasn't allowed on the beach, but the Cybertruck soon became stuck in the sand.
California reservoir reaches full capacity after winter storm
Cachuma Lake reached full capacity over the weekend after a winter storm brought more rain to the area.
Sierra Nevada snowpack turns around after blizzard
As of March 5, snowpack levels for the entire Sierra Nevada were at 104 percent of average.
Lake Mead, Lake Powell water levels spark state divides
The seven states have submitted rival proposals about how to maintain water levels at Lake Mead and Lake Powell.
Lake Mead water update as final Colorado River plan released
The proposal aims to save around 3 million acre-feet of water by the end of 2026, the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation reported.