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California Restaurants Turn to Tasting Menus as Costs Keep Rising
California restaurants are expanding their use of tasting menus as operators confront elevated labor, food, and operating costs. From Hermosa Beach to San Francisco, fixed-course formats are

Caltrans Schedules Al Zampa Memorial Bridge Closure on I-80
Caltrans has announced scheduled lane and full closures of the Al Zampa Memorial Bridge on Interstate 80 near Vallejo as crews prepare for deck replacement and roadway

California ‘Big One’ Damage Estimate Reaches Up to $1 Trillion
California earthquake experts have warned that a major rupture on the southern San Andreas Fault could cause up to $1 trillion in damage. The estimate has prompted

California Faces Higher Flood Risk as El Niño Strengthens
Scientists and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration report that a rapidly strengthening El Niño is expected to intensify through the coming months, increasing the likelihood of

Sacramento Garbage Bin Inspections to Cover More Than 5,000 Homes
Sacramento garbage bin inspections have begun as city officials prepare to inspect more than 5,000 residential curbside waste containers between July and September. The inspections are intended

California Wolves Eating More Cattle Raises Ranching Concerns
California Wolves are at the center of a growing ranching concern after a new study found cattle appeared heavily in wolf diet samples, while state records showed

L.A. World Trade Center Set for 512 Affordable Apartments
A $200 million redevelopment will convert the downtown Los Angeles World Trade Center into 512 affordable apartments through a partnership between Jamison and Kennedy Wilson. The project,

California Launches Sterile Fruit Flies Release in San Diego
California’s sterile fruit fly release campaign is underway in San Diego County after state agricultural officials initiated an eradication effort aimed at stopping a Mediterranean fruit fly

UC Riverside Study Tests Gene Therapy for Fragile X Syndrome
Fragile X gene therapy research at the University of California, Riverside has produced new findings after scientists reported that an experimental treatment restored normal brain activity and

Stanford and UC Schools Earn High Global University Rankings
Global university rankings released by U.S. News placed several California universities among the highest-ranked institutions worldwide, with Stanford University and multiple University of California campuses securing positions

New Book Explores the Line Between Dreams, Near-Death Experience, and Ancient Memory
A Story Built Around the Unseen Some stories are not built around ordinary events alone. They move through private experiences that are hard to explain from the

UC Berkeley Research Offers Early Warning on California Dengue Risk
California’s warming climate is drawing new attention from health researchers as UC Berkeley scientists examine how dengue fever could become a greater concern in parts of the

Summer Memories Start in the Kitchen with Legacy Chef Vincent Moore
By Olivia Bennett, Food & Lifestyle Contributor Summer has a way of slowing us down just enough to appreciate life’s simple pleasures, like good food, great company,

Big Tobacco Tactics Used in Ultra‑Processed Food Development, UCSF Study Reports
A University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) study has traced how strategies originally developed by tobacco companies influenced the creation and marketing of ultra-processed foods. Researchers analyzed

California Board Moves Forward With Quartz Countertop Ban
California quartz countertop ban discussions intensified this week after state occupational safety regulators advanced a proposal that would phase out the fabrication of engineered stone products linked

How Far in Advance Should You Plan a Long-Distance Move?
Planning a relocation across California or to another state is rarely something that should happen at the last minute. The earlier people prepare for long distance moving,

Huntington Beach E-Bike Crackdown Leads to Citations
Huntington Beach police are increasing attention on e-bike enforcement after a directed operation led to dozens of citations and renewed focus on safety rules for riders across

California Launches Free Diaper Program for New Parents
California free diaper program efforts expanded statewide after Gov. Gavin Newsom announced the new “Golden State Start” initiative on May 8 and May 9, introducing a plan

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
Silicon Valley Mall Debuts New Asia Live Dining Concept
Asia Live Silicon Valley has opened at Westfield Valley Fair in Santa Clara, introducing a large-scale dining and retail concept developed by restaurateurs George Chen and Cindy

California Respiratory Virus Activity Rises in Northern Regions
Respiratory virus activity is currently on the rise in Northern California, as wastewater monitoring and clinical data indicate an increase in the circulation of seasonal respiratory pathogens.