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How to Publish a Book in 2026 as a First-Time Author
Have you always dreamed of becoming a published author? Whether you have written a complete manuscript or just started developing your book idea, publishing your work is
California Reports Nearly 13% Drop in Unsheltered Homelessness
Unsheltered homelessness in California fell an estimated 12.8% between 2024 and 2026, preliminary figures released October 28 show. Yet Los Angeles County recorded an increase, while San
How Can San Diego Seniors Make A Smaller Home Feel Like Home After Downsizing?
By: KeyCrew Media The boxes are unpacked, and the furniture is in place. For seniors in San Diego County, California, who have just moved into an apartment,
California Medi-Cal Asset Limit Set to Fall to $21K in 2027
The California Medi-Cal asset limit is scheduled to fall for some older adults and people with disabilities, reducing how much countable savings they may hold while keeping
From the Golden State to the Heartland: Richard Lynch’s “Wait For Me” Proves Great Country Music Knows No Boundaries
By Daniel Westbrook California has always had a complicated but deeply affectionate relationship with country music. From the Bakersfield Sound of Buck Owens and Merle Haggard to
You Don’t Need a Building to Reach People: What Prison Ministry Can Teach Churches About Outreach
Key Points Servolution and Dino Rizzo teach that you don’t need a big building, lots of money or a fancy event to make a real difference through
California Power Shutoffs Could Affect Nearly 90,000 Customers
California power shutoffs tied to elevated wildfire danger could affect nearly 90,000 Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) customers across 29 counties. The utility expanded its notifications
From Hemingway to Bulgakov: The Literary Influences Behind Brett Andrew Strange’s Across Latitudes
By Lisa Halligan The Across Latitudes trilogy may be built around intelligence operations, modern conflict, and international suspense, but author Brett Andrew Strange places the series within
Southern California Storm Damage Affects Coastal Communities
Powerful surf and elevated tides associated with Tropical Storm Rachel damaged homes and public infrastructure along Southern California’s coast over the October 10-11 weekend. The historic boardwalk
Hazelton Is One of the More Fully Realized Small Towns in Contemporary Cozy Fiction and Books, Bunnies, and a Body Is the Book That Proves It
By: Marita Murray There is a test that distinguishes the cozy mysteries that become beloved series from the ones that deliver pleasant entertainment and are then forgotten,
California Restaurant Workers Face Heat and Pollution Risks
A new study found that restaurant workers in commercial kitchens using gas or propane can face elevated air pollution and extreme heat. Researchers examined 27 kitchens across
Stanford Study Finds California School Food Challenges
A Stanford Medicine study of 20 San Joaquin Valley school districts found that California school food policy changes involving reduced ultra-processed foods can create operational challenges for
UC Berkeley Epilepsy Study Finds Reactive Astrocyte Changes
UC Berkeley researchers have identified reactive astrocyte changes in human brain organoids modeling tuberous sclerosis complex, a rare genetic disorder associated with childhood epilepsy. Published in Nature
Bay Area Sea Levels Could Rise as El Niño Wave Approaches
Scientists are tracking an El Niño-linked Kelvin wave expected to reach the California coast in October, with the ocean phenomenon potentially raising Bay Area sea levels by
Why a Single Dental Home Can Work for California Families at Every Stage of Life
For families, dental care can become surprisingly complicated. A toddler needs an early introduction to the dentist. A teenager might need help managing cavities, sports-related dental concerns,
Lucas Fire Reaches 30% Containment in Northern California
The Lucas Fire has burned more than 4,120 acres across Lake and Mendocino counties, with Cal Fire reporting 30% containment as crews continue suppression work. Nearly 900
The Meaning of Grace: Daniel Isenberg on the Kind of Growth Success Can’t Measure
By: James Mitchell Daniel Isenberg says he is a better person than he was two and a half years ago. That is an extraordinary statement, given what
Jeremy Parsons Takes the Long Way Home on “Who Was I”
By: Melanie Selvins There comes a point in a songwriter’s life when the past stops being material and starts becoming evidence. Jeremy Parsons has reached that point
California Housing Market: AI Wealth Drives Luxury Demand
Wealth tied to the artificial intelligence sector is helping support luxury housing demand in the Bay Area, even as mortgage rates remain elevated. New 2026 data show
Exploring California’s Haunted Cities Through History and Folklore
California is known for sunshine, beaches, redwood forests, and the glamour of Hollywood. But beneath the Golden State’s bright exterior lies a darker history. Earthquakes, epidemics, violence,
California Awards $11.3 Million to 13 Prohousing Communities
California housing funding totaling $11.3 million is going to 13 cities and counties with Prohousing Designation, with the state directing the money toward local efforts to create