Opinion

UC Davis researchers have received a five-year, $14.05 million federal grant to investigate the health effects of wildfire smoke exposure. The project will examine cardiovascular and lung

California has opened beta sign-ups for AskCA, an AI-powered gateway designed to help residents navigate state and local services through a single starting point. The prototype focuses

A new Public Policy Institute of California report found that concern about housing has increased sharply in several inland regions while declining in the Bay Area. The

Big Bear bald eagle Jackie died August 10 after more than three weeks of intensive medical care at the Ojai Raptor Center. The 14-year-old eagle was rescued

Local elected officials have urged California leaders to extend operations at the Diablo Canyon Power Plant beyond its scheduled 2030 closure. The request cites the plant’s role

Interest in Solvang’s underground tunnels has grown after a local historian documented portions of the hidden network beneath the California town. The exploration has renewed public attention

Two titan arums reached peak bloom together at The Huntington in San Marino, drawing more than 7,000 visitors in one day. The rare corpse flower bloom gave

California tech sector activity appeared prominently in a newly released Microsoft report examining how artificial intelligence tools are being adopted across workplaces, research environments, and business operations

Clean Energy Summit opened April 14 in San Diego, California, bringing together policymakers, utility executives, and infrastructure developers for a three-day discussion on grid reliability, transmission expansion,

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 with 60

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 meet. With

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, aiming to

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 continues to

Healthcare costs in the United States continue to climb at rates that outpace overall economic growth. In 2025, national health expenditures are projected to increase by 7.1%,

Lake Tahoe is a freshwater lake located in the Sierra Nevada, straddling the border of California and Nevada. At 6,225 feet above sea level, it is the

Managing personal finances has become easier with digital tools, but this convenience brings new vulnerabilities. As financial transactions continue to shift online, the risks associated with cyber