New Law Shields Drivers From Conviction After Fatal Crashes, Critics Say
LOS ANGELES - You can kill someone with your car in California and not even have a point on your license. A criminal justice reform bill passed in 2020 allows judges to effectively erase a misdemeanor case from existence, shielding people accused of "low-level" crimes from the stigma of having a conviction on their...
Ski Patroller, 30, Dies After Getting Caught in Avalanche. He ‘Felt Most Alive’ on...
Cole Murphy and another ski patroller were both caught in the slide while performing "avalanche mitigation work"
California Cities Are Going All In On Controversial AI License Plate Readers
AI license plate readers have attracted a lot of controversy, but it looks like cities in California are choosing to double down on the technology.
Nearly 800 new laws go into effect in California in 2026, including new worker...
Hundreds of new laws will officially be on the books come January 1, 2026. Many of them will have a direct impact on pretty much anyone who has a job. Senate Bill 3 will increase California's minimum wage to $16.90 an hour to account for inflation, according to the legislation. Cameron Rosen, who works in the service...
20,000 Immigrant Truckers Sue California DMV to Halt Commercial License Cancellations
California—California immigrant truck drivers are suing the California Department of Motor Vehicles to block its plan to cancel nearly 20,000 commercial driver’s licenses, arguing the state’s actions threaten their livelihoods and violate due-process protections.
United Farm Workers has unionized eight farms under 2023 CA law. Here’s where
Agricultural workers at eight California-based growers, packing houses and greenhouses have unionized since a 2023 state law made it easier for farmworkers to vote for union representation. Between October 2023 through November 2025, the Agriculture Labor Relations Board has certified the United Farm Workers to...
This Northern California highway is one of the deadliest in the US, study says
A stretch of Interstate 80 through Northern California is among the most dangerous interstate highways in the United States, a study reported. The interstate, which runs from San Francisco through Sacramento to the Nevada border in California, had 277 fatal accidents from 2019 to 2023, or about 1.39 per mile, the...
California Local Reads A Note On Their Car, Then Drops Down To A Heart-Wrenching...
For one California resident, an evening stroll turned unforgettable when a simple note taped to their car revealed a desperate plea for help. At first, they likely assumed it was a parking reminder or a casual message. But as they read the words, their heart sank. Beneath their car, a...
Rain to return to California, just in time for New Year’s celebrations
A new storm from the Pacific not only threatens to bring more rain back into California, but may also get New Year's Eve revelers wet and could rain on someone's parade. Following several days of dry, sunny and windy conditions, a new storm packing rain and travel delays will roll into California later this week.
10 Enormous Swap Meets In California That’ll Make Your Bargain-Hunting Dreams Come True
Dreaming of finding amazing deals at swap meets in California without breaking the bank?. These 10 gigantic treasure troves offer incredible bargains and unique discoveries for every shopper!. 1. Santa Fe Springs Swap Meet (Santa Fe Springs) The Santa Fe Springs Swap Meet stands as a bargain hunter’s paradise under...
