Timber Fire in Big Sur Grows to 2,500 Acres, Triggers Evacuations and Tourism Disruptions
A wildfire that ignited Sunday in the Los Padres National Forest near Loma Vista has swelled to almost 2,500 acres by midday Tuesd...
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California Inspector General Finds High-Speed Rail Business Plan Lacking Key Details
On November 8, 2026, the California Office of the Inspector General (OIG) released a review of the California High‑Speed Rail Au...
California and Nevada Wildfires Prompt Mandatory Evacuations and Road Closures
In a dramatic sweep across the western U.S., authorities have declared mandatory evacuations in response to a series of fast‑mov...
California Supreme Court Rules Cities Cannot Add Extra Hurdles to Oil Refiner Tax Refunds
The California Supreme Court on Monday ruled that cities cannot require oil refineries to complete additional local procedures bef...
Inglewoods Digital Billboard Battle Reaches Ballot, Court, and Community Frontlines
More than 100 electronic billboards now line Inglewood’s medians and major roadways, turning the city’s streets into a neon gr...
Strong Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Imperial County, California, Until 5 p.m. Monday
A sudden, fierce storm is now sweeping through Imperial County, bringing 50‑mph wind gusts and the threat of lightning. The Nati...
Palisades Village Reopens After Fire, While Big Bear Bald Eagle Jackie Remains Critical
Palisades Village, the open‑air shopping and dining destination in Pacific Palisades, will reopen on Saturday, August 15 after m...
California Businesses Face New Challenges: Olympics Contracts, Foodborne Outbreak, Insurance Rates, and Waymo Dispute
California’s business landscape is rattled this week by a quartet of stories that touch everything from the glitter of the 2028 ...
Cadiz Inc. Faces New Lawsuit Over Mojave Groundwater Pipeline After BLM Approval
In a move that has sparked a legal showdown, Los Angeles‑based water firm Cadiz Inc. is facing a lawsuit from environmental grou...
California Forever Seeks Last-Minute Legislative Relief to Move Forward with Solano County Development
At the brink of the August session, California Forever—backed by Silicon Valley investors—is urging state lawmakers to grant a...
Heat Advisory Issued for Northern Californias Mendocino and Lake Counties as Temperatures Reach 100-110F
When the sun was already blazing over northern California on Saturday night, the National Weather Service (NWS) office in Eureka s...
Bug Fire Rises Near Cold Springs, Nevada, Prompting Evacuations and Road Closures
A brush fire named the Bug Fire has expanded to more than 6,500 acres along U.S. 395 near the Nevada–California border, promptin...
Los Angeles Records 220 Flea-Borne Typhus Cases in 2025, Public Health Warns of Escalating Rat Epidemic
Los Angeles County reported 220 cases of flea‑borne typhus in 2025, the highest number ever recorded, according to a press relea...
Gann Fire in Calaveras County Expands to Over 9,000 Acres, Evacuations and School Closures Enforced
The Gann Fire, sparked on the evening of Monday, August 3, 2026 near Hogan Dam Road and Gann Road southeast of Angels Camp, has su...
Northern California Sees Back-to-Back 4.1 and 4.5 Magnitude Earthquakes Near Covelo
When the sun dipped below the Mendocino horizon on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, two tremors rattled the quiet town of Covelo, sendin...
California Poison Control Issues Warning After Utah Death Linked to Synthetic Kratom Tablets
California Poison Control (CPC) has issued a public warning about a new wave of synthetic kratom products that contain chemicals u...
Gann Fire Forces Evacuations Near New Hogan Lake, Calaveras County
When the evening sky over Calaveras County turned a bruised orange, a wildfire erupted along Hogan Dam Road and Gann Road, quickly...
Federal Review of California Coastal Commission Brings Long-Standing Off-Road Vehicle Dispute to Forefront
When the federal watchdog turns its eye on California’s coast, the debate over the state’s dunes gets a new, high‑stakes aud...
Californias Mendocino and Lake Counties Face 105-Degree Heat Advisory Until Tuesday
A scorching 105‑degree heat wave is set to sweep through northern California’s Mendocino and Lake counties, prompting a heat a...
FBI Raids Target Southern California Officials and Chinese-American Media Firm Amid Ongoing Foreign-Influence Probe
On July 28, federal agents executed search warrants at homes and offices across Southern California, seizing the residences of San...
Stacey Adams Takes the Helm of Gold Mountain California News Media Cluster
When the sun rises over Placer County, a new voice will guide its paper readers.Stacey Adams will step into the editor’s chair f...
UFC Returns to Los Angeles Arena After 20-Month Hiatus
The Ultimate Fighting Championship has announced that UFC 331 will take place on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at the Crypto.com A...
KCAL-FM 96.7 Loses Entire Staff as It Switches to Automated Classic-Rock Format
The Inland Empire’s longtime classic‑rock voice will silence its on‑air talent this weekend as KCAL‑FM 96.7 drops its huma...
Alameda County Brush Fire Rises to 1,007 Acres, Evacuation Orders Updated
A brush fire near Pleasanton, California, has expanded to more than 1,000 acres and is threatening nearby structures and powerline...
ICE Raids in Los Angeles County Triggered Immediate and Lasting Economic Shock for Latino Businesses, UCLA Study Finds
On July 22, 2026, UCLA’s Latino Policy and Politics Institute (LPPI) released a report that documents how the ICE raids that swe...
California Heat Advisory in Effect Through Monday as Temperatures Reach Triple Digits
At 2:58 a.m. on Wednesday, July 21, 2026, the National Weather Service (NWS) Los Angeles/Oxnard office released a heat advisory th...
High Surf Advisory Issued for Southern California Beaches Amid Tropical Storm Elida Swell
The National Weather Service (NWS) office in Los Angeles/Oxnard issued a high surf advisory at 11:24 a.m. on Sunday, July 18, 2026...
Ledson Fire in Sonoma County Fully Contained After 17-Acre Blaze
A vegetation fire that ignited near Highway 12 and North Pythian Road east of Santa Rosa was fully contained on Friday morning, Ca...
Morgan Fire: 51-acre blaze near Mount Diablo contains after overnight halt
On July 17, a wildfire erupted in unincorporated Contra Costa County and has since been tamed to 30 % containment after crews stop...
Father and Son Face Federal Kidnapping Charges After Holding U.S. Forest Service Workers at Gunpoint Near Mt. Shasta
In a tense 12‑hour standoff that began on Thursday afternoon, a father and his adult son allegedly held two U.S. Forest Service ...