California oil driller that sold no crude paid CEO $76 million

The bulk of Jim Flores’s compensation was from more than $69 million in stock awards, in addition to a $1.3 million salary and a $3.9 million bonus.

How old is too old to be left home alone in California? See rules for seniors

Here's what is considered elder abuse in California.

Thousands of sea creatures stranded on California shores as El Niño brews

Thousands, or potentially millions, of tiny blue sea creatures have shown up along the California coast in recent weeks. The ...

California university ranks among the 'most conservative colleges in America'

Biola University ranked No. 24 on Niche's list of "most conservative colleges in America," making it the top-ranked ...

Why 13 Catholic churches are closing in Northern California

The Diocese of Oakland will close 13 churches across the region amid financial struggles and declining parishioner numbers.

New poll shows the leading candidates in the California governor's race

The most recent poll of the California governor’s race shows that Xavier Becerra, the former state attorney general, is one ...

Will California ever build the Delta tunnel? Major battles ahead as Newsom era nears end

In what Gov. Gavin Newsom hailed as a major milestone, his $20 billion Delta tunnel largely cleared another chokepoint last week — but it still faces obstacles of a different magnitude.