Gov. Gavin Newsom and former Vice President Kamala Harris, California's two most prominent Democrats, are skipping the state party's convention this weekend in Anaheim.

New research suggests banks are approving fewer home loans in fire-prone areas. But researchers found online lenders are ignoring the risks.

Newsom and legislative leaders would love for the president’s tariffs to go away. They blame a big chunk of California’s $12 billion budget gap on the so-called “Trump slump” — a projected downturn caused by the tariffs and other economic policies.

Melting snow from California's Sierra Nevada is filling reservoirs. But dry conditions have shrunk the flow of the Colorado River, straining a vital supply for Southern California.

Millions of California residents are being warned to avoid sun exposure as an extreme heat wave is expected for much of the state, with temperatures forecast to surpass 100 degrees in multiple regions. The heat is expected to start on Friday and last until Sunday morning.

While the Trump administration has threatened tariffs on a spate of Mexican goods, avocados have so far been spared. California growers said they want Mexican avocados to keep flowing into the country, though they also want robust U.S. inspections of the imports to keep out pests to protect their crop.

Continuing a growing trend, three new wolf packs have been confirmed in Northern California, increasing the population of the charismatic and controversial predator to 78 now — up from 44 animals in 2023 and only 7 in 2020.

Rep. Ro Khanna says this initiative to inflate grades and eliminate homework and weekly tests betrays the American Dream

The Santa Clara County District Attorney's Office said it confirmed the identity of the victim by comparing her granddaughter's DNA to crime scene evidence.

Chicken sandwiches, french dip sandwiches, apple pie pancakes and more food that our reporters raved about this month.

The county Medical Examiner’s Office said Mahi Brijeshkumar Patel died when the panga overturned in heavy surf off Del Mar, sending more than a dozen people into the sea.