California regulators approve $45M penalty in Dixie Fire settlement agreement with PGE
California Public Utilities Commission on Thursday approved a settlement agreement between the CPUC’s Safety and Enforcement Division and the Pacific Gas and Electric...
UC rejects proposal to allow campuses to hire undocumented students
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Magnitude 4.2 earthquake rattles Southern California; Shaking felt from the desert to the sea
Tonight, Southern California experienced a seismic event as a 4.2 magnitude earthquake struck just 1.24 miles WSW of San Bernardino. The quake, recorded at...
One killed in fatal collision involving semi-truck on rural California Highway
Tragedy struck on January 24, 2024, as a fatal crash unfolded on SR97 near E Ball Mountain Rd. The incident was reported at 8:29...
Western Legislative Coalition announces multi-state effort for standard time
OREGON - (Release from the Oregon Senate) Oregon, Washington, California and Idaho formed a working group to propose legislation in respective states to make...
Stop Blaming Californians For Not Being Happy In Idaho Anymore
Stop blaming Californians for your unhappiness in Idaho. Yes, Idaho has led the country in population growth for the last five years. With an...
The Californian’s Ultimate Earthquake Survival Gear List
As Californians, living with the constant threat of earthquakes is a reality we cannot ignore. With seismic activity a part of our daily lives,...
CA Attorney General Enforces Housing Mandates on Orange County Cities
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has zeroed in on Orange County cities flaunting state housing laws in recent weeks, announcing a new settlement with...
Proposed CA bill would electronically restrict cars from going over speed limit
California Senator Scott Wiener is introducing a new set of bills to make streets safer across the state, including one that would change...
Understanding California’s new income tax rate and who it impacts Dollars & Sense
SACRAMENTO, Calif. - January is usually filled with new laws and they can include changes to your taxes. By now you've probably seen headlines...