In their annual economic forecast, Anil Puri and Mira Farka noted that three-quarters of Californians expect tough times ahead.

The share of California high school grads attending college out of state has nearly doubled over the last two decades, a new report finds.

SpaceX has its first Falcon 9 rocket launch planned for December from the Vandenberg Space Force Base. Here's where to see it in California.

The billionaire hedge fund manager from San Francisco dropped over $300 million on a failed bid for president in 2020. Steyer says he supports current California law allowing trans student-athletes to participate in school sports.

California students are heading out of state for college, tips for your holiday leftovers and more big stories.

Plumas County, which is larger than the state of Delaware, lies in the northern Sierra Nevada mountain range away from major highways. It has largely skirted the tourist boom that forever changed some of the region's popular mountain towns.

Landline telephones can be a lifeline when disaster strikes remote towns. NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Yue Stella Yu, a reporter for CalMatters, about why landlines remain important in California.

A new law, signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom last month, creates an Office of Civil Rights within the California Department of Education.

California is one of 19 states increasing its minimum wage in 2026, according to ADP. Currently, Washington, D.C., has the highest minimum wage at $17.95 an hour. Washington State will be increasing its minimum wage to $17.13. California ranks fourth in the highest minimum wages in 2026, followed by Connecticut.

When first-time visitors imagine California, one of the first things that comes to mind is likely the beach. One might envision bathing suit-clad beachgoers strolling down sunny California boardwalks in the south or hikers traversing cliffs along the coast ...

California is a place unlike any other on the Globe. It boasts perhaps the greatest natural resources of any state along with shining high-tech industries. However, like many good economic stories, government policies threaten its future. Indeed, its ...

California poppies are beautiful flowers that grow wild in many parts of North America. In addition to beautifying landscapes across the United States, this plant may offer some medicinal benefits. It’s often touted for anti-anxiety and sleep-inducing ...

California can also expect some savings at night. Rather than run fossil fuel plants after the sun goes down, it'll be easier to snag cheap hydroelectric and wind energy from across state lines.