CORE Music Festival Draws Crowds to LA State Historic Park
The CORE LA Music Festival attracted significant attendance at Los Angeles State Historic Park, where visitors gathered for a multi-day program of live music, visual installations, and on-site
California Farmland Eyed for Large Solar Energy Shift
A large solar energy shift is expected in California farmland as Westlands Water District advances a plan to repurpose up to 136,000 acres of water-constrained San Joaquin Valley farmland into
California Reclaims Polluted Land for 5,000 Affordable Homes
California is taking major steps to address two critical challenges: the state’s housing shortage and the environmental damage caused by industrial contamination. By rehabilitating polluted sites, the state is creating
California Homelessness Pilot Sets Stage for National Policy Shift
In Santa Clara County, a new homelessness prevention pilot program is gaining attention as a potential game‑changer in California’s approach to housing insecurity. Unlike traditional models that
Business
California Food Law Opens Doors for Home-based Food Businesses
In 2026, California introduced significant updates to its food laws, offering more opportunities for residents to operate home-based food businesses. These changes, which build on the state’s
Bay Area Bike Incentive Pays Commuters to Ditch Cars and Ride
The Bay Area is introducing new programs aimed at easing traffic congestion and lowering carbon emissions by encouraging the use of alternative transportation options. A key aspect
Bay Area Curling Club Growth Highlights New CA Fitness Trend
February 21, 2026
What Is Functional Fitness and Why Is It Growing in Popularity?
January 24, 2026
35,000 Microsoft Users Targeted in New Credential Theft Campaign
Microsoft’s Defender Security Research Team alerted the public about a highly sophisticated phishing attack that affected over 35,000 users across 26 countries. The attack, which targeted primarily
Opinion
UC Research Examines Effects of California’s $20 Fast-Food Wage Law
In April 2024, California made a significant shift in the fast-food industry with the introduction of a new fast-food wage law, mandating that fast-food chains
Downsizing and Minimalist Living to Manage High Cost of Living in California
As housing prices and living expenses continue to soar in California’s high‑cost regions, many residents are turning to downsizing and minimalist living to make ends
How California’s Budget Proposal Aims to Strengthen Education Equity
California’s 2026–27 budget proposal totals $348.9 billion, with $125.5 billion allocated to TK-12 schools and community colleges. The budget reflects a continued commitment to education,
California Water Scarcity and Management Strategies
California’s ongoing water scarcity remains a complex issue, shaped by both natural and human-made factors. Despite recent rains and snowstorms in early 2026, the state