California fruits found to contain harmful 'forever chemicals'

A growing percentage of California fruits and vegetables are likely contaminated with the group of chemicals known as PFAS, ...

Winter heat wave could bring record-breaking temperatures to Southern California

A long-lasting heat wave is expected to bring potential record-breaking temperatures to much of Southern California over the ...

Rat Lungworm Is in California—How Does it Affect Humans?

The CDC describes rat lungworm as a parasite found in rats, whose larvae are shed in rat feces and then taken up by snails ...

Disturbing admissions of serial child molester approved for release spur California lawmakers to act

Convicted child predator who admitted ongoing attraction to girls pleads not guilty to new charge, halting parole as ...

California’s richest real estate: Why these cities top our list without Silicon Valley gold

In 2001, seven of the 10 richest zip codes in the state were in Northern California. Now, seven of the 10 are located in ...

The California Housing Revolution That Wasn’t

California knows it needs more housing. The state is the birthplace of the YIMBY movement—“Yes in My Backyard”—and its legislature has been passing laws designed to make housing easier to build for ...

Newsom opens commanding lead over Harris in 2028 California primary poll

The California governor was leading the former vice president by 14 percentage points in their home state, according to a poll by POLITICO and its partners.

Steve Hilton, Tom Steyer and Eric Swalwell leading California governor's race, new polls show

Two new polls have conservative commentator Steve Hilton, billionaire Tom Steyer and Rep. Eric Swalwell as the front-runners ...