California lawmakers quietly sideline bills in secretive suspense process
More than 100 California bills moved to the “suspense file” last week, the start of a process where consequential decisions are made out of public view.
Blue state ‘prioritizing the criminals’ with $239M taxpayer-funded prison project, prosecutor says
A prosecutor in California slammed a plan to build a rehabilitation center to replace San Quentin State Prison, saying the state is "Prioritizing the criminals."
Grocery workers strike will represent those from Stater Bros, Vons, Albertsons
Over 300 grocery store workers represented by seven California UFCW local unions will stage a strike march to support better benefits. The April 15 march from Vons to Stater Bros. in La Verne is part of the fight for fair wages, secure health benefits, reliable retirement plans and adequate hours and staffing levels,...
California weather: Unsettled spring pattern to bring rain showers, thunderstorms, Sierra snow
Monday will be the Bay Area’s warmest day this week before the marine layer strengthens. A few showers are possible midweek as a system meanders near the Southern California coastline.
5.2 magnitude earthquake near San Diego rattles parts of LA and Orange counties
Parts of Los Angeles and Orange counties were jolted Monday morning by a strong earthquake near San Diego. The earthquake had a preliminary magnitude of 5.2 and was near the mountain town of Julian, east of San Diego, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. Multiple aftershocks in the 2 and 3 magnitude range have...
These California DMV offices are open early for those needing a REAL ID before...
LOS ANGELES - Still need to get your REAL ID?. With the May 7 deadline less than a month away, the California DMV announced it is extending office hours for REAL ID appointments from April 14 to June 27. What we know:. Select offices will open an hour early, from...
Two California cities Named Top U.S. Summer Destinations for 2025
CALIFORNIA — If you're mapping out warm-weather plans, two California cities are topping the charts for 2025 summer getaways. According to Historic Tours of America, San Francisco ranks as the #1 summer destination in the state, praised for iconic landmarks like Golden Gate Park, Alcatraz Island, and Pier 39.
Eat This Riverside: Lunch at the New Tuesday Farmers Market at Riverside Community Hospital
I love farmers markets! Whenever I travel to a new city, I make it a point to seek out the markets where locals go to grab fresh produce and crafts, shoot the breeze with local artisans, and connect directly with the people who make their food. Markets are an unfiltered window into local culture—you can tell a lot...
Southern California Braces for Big Cooldown and Light Rain; Highs Expected to Drop Below...
SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CA — A major weather shift is on the horizon for Southern California, including San Diego, Orange, Western Riverside, and Southwestern San Bernardino Counties, according to the National Weather Service San Diego.
Scientists investigate death of gray whale in Huntington Beach
A scientist in Orange County is working to investigate the cause of death of a gray whale that washed ashore and was later buried in Huntington Beach. The 45-foot-long adult female whale was found on Friday afternoon with no signs of injury, but scientists are raising concerns as this was one of nearly a dozen […]
