Millions of Californians brace for changes to Medi-Cal
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Enjoying the outdoors with her dog Junior is important, Pamela Bridant said, and it's something she does at every opportunity. “Sacramento, we have such a wide range of activities between the two rivers," she said. "We have fishing. [Junior] loves to go fishing with me. And then, just like, you...
The Best Vietnamese Pho Restaurant in Every Major U.S. City
Across America’s biggest cities, Vietnamese pho restaurants serve bowls that are deeply comforting and remarkably complex. Slow-simmered broths, silky rice noodles, and fragrant herbs come together in meals that feel restorative, satisfying, and timeless. A great bowl of pho has a way of becoming a reference point...
One dead, two injured after wrong-way driver collides with vehicles on Highway 99
A 58-year-old man died Sunday afternoon after driving the wrong way on Highway 99 and colliding head-on with two vehicles, according to the California Highway Patrol.
California Workers: You May Be Owed Unpaid Wages or Overtime
California has some of the strictest worker protection laws in the country. Even so, wage theft and wage and hour violations remain common. Below is a simple 2026 overview of the rules that most workers ask about. Minimum Wage in 2026. As of January 1, 2026, California's statewide minimum wage...
9th Circuit rules against ban on open carry of firearms in most California counties
(The Center Square) – The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit ruled on Friday against California’s ban on open carry of firearms in most counties. The San Francisco-based court’s ruling declared the ban unconstitutional in counties with a population exceeding 200,000. Those counties make up 95% of the state....
10 Abandoned Ghost Towns In California Where Silence Tells A Dark Story
Silence in California is never truly empty. Out beyond the highways and coastal noise, there are places where it settles heavy, almost deliberate, as if the land itself remembers what happened there. I didn’t go looking for haunted houses or cheap thrills, I followed old roads, mining trails, and forgotten...
New laws take effect for California motorists in 2026
The California Department of Motor Vehicles Friday announced several new laws which motorists should be aware of in the new year. AB 366 (Petrie-Norris): Extends the statewide Ignition Interlock Device Pilot Program, a breathalizer preventing a vehicle’s ignition from starting with the presence of alcohol on the...
New California laws change speed limits, DUI penalties and more. What to know
As California embraces the new year, several new laws — including updated rules of the road — are taking effect. According to the California Highway Patrol, drivers should be prepared for new traffic laws aimed at improving safety on both highways and local streets. “The California Highway Patrol is committed to...
Shoppers adjust as California plastic bag ban goes into effect
A new California law has banned plastic carryout bags at checkout counters statewide, requiring stores to offer paper bags for a fee or encourage customers to bring their own reusable bags.
San Jose Housing Permits Plummet 41% – What It Means for Renters and Buyers
The Silicon Valley housing market has entered a strange new chapter. Home prices remain near record highs, yet construction is practically grinding to a halt. What happens when one of America’s most expensive cities stops building? Turns out, the consequences ripple through every corner of the real estate landscape....
