18 Scorpions in California (With Pictures and Identification)
California is home to an impressive diversity of scorpions, with species adapted to its deserts, forests, and coastal hills. These arachnids range from tiny, hard-to-spot dwellers of rocky slopes to large, hairy scorpions prowling the sandy dunes of the Mojave. Their appearances, behaviors, and habitats are as varied...
Public land could go private in the Central Valley, foothills
The "Big Beautiful Bill" aims to advance housing by selling up to 1.94 million acres of public land in California and 11 other Western states, but critics argue that it would diminish access to outdoor recreation and prioritize the oil and gas industry over local housing needs.
Governor Newsom Appoints 16 Judges to California Trial Courts
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — On Wednesday, California Governor Gavin Newsom announced the appointments of 16 judgeship positions in county trial courts across the state. According to a press release from the Governor’s Office, Newsom appointed six judges in Los Angeles County, one in Merced County, one in Orange County, one...
California Highway Patrol Leads Statewide Crackdown On Organized Retail Crime
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) joined more than 100 law enforcement agencies and major retailers for a multi-day, National Organized Retail Crime bonanza. As part of the coordinated effort, from May 26 to 30, the CHP conducted high-visibility enforcement operations throughout the state, focused on identifying...
12 California universities ranked among best in the world
A handful of academic institutions in the Golden State were named among the best universities in the world by U.S. News & World Report.
Lawsuit Alleges Excessive Force by DHS During Protests in SoCal
LOS ANGELES – A coalition of journalists, protesters, and legal observers has filed a federal lawsuit accusing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) of retaliatory violence during recent protests against immigration raids across Southern California. The suit, filed in the Central District of California, claims...
This Enormous Flea Market In California That’s Almost Too Good To Be True
In the heart of California’s Central Valley lies a weekend wonderland where bargain hunters experience a kind of euphoria that makes Black Friday look like amateur hour. El Rematito Flea Market in Ceres transforms ordinary shopping into an extraordinary treasure hunt that will have you questioning why you ever paid...
People Drive From All Over California To Hunt For Bargains At This Massive Secondhand...
Ever wondered what it would be like to wander through a bazaar so vast it has its own zip code?. The San Jose Flea Market isn’t just big—it’s a sprawling metropolis of merchandise that makes mall shopping feel like browsing a convenience store. Located in the heart...
Bay Area fire updates: Oakland brush fire, blaze near Coyote Creek in San Jose
Several fires have been reported Friday in the Bay Area. Here's the latest updates on incidents NBC Bay Area is aware of. The Oakland Fire Department responded Friday afternoon to a vegetation fire in the 8600 block of MacArthur Boulevard, west of Interstate 580. Forward progress of the blaze was...
Silicon Valley Staple Kirk’s Steakburgers Coming to San Jose
Kirk’s Steakburgers, a Silicon Valley staple known for its char-grilled patties, is planning to open a new location in Santa Clara this year. According to a recently submitted permit application, the eatery is taking over a space at 2565 The Alameda, near establishments such as Round Table Pizza, Safeway, and Taco...
