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California Virtual Power Plants Gain Ground Under New State Laws
California virtual power plants are receiving a clearer regulatory path after the state approved two electricity measures on Sept. 30. SB 913 sets a June 2028 deadline
California Promotes Data Deletion Rights Through Delete Week
California’s Privacy Protection Agency has launched its first Delete Week, a statewide initiative running October 12–16, 2026, to educate residents about their privacy rights. The campaign promotes
California Flood Rescue Teams Receive Equipment Upgrades
California is upgrading equipment for 13 local fire department swiftwater rescue teams ahead of the winter storm season. Announced on October 8, 2026, the initiative includes new
Steel City Soul Meets the Golden State, Miss Freddye Brings a Survivor’s Blues to California
By: Camille Rhodes California has always had a complicated relationship with the blues. The music may have been born thousands of miles away, but generations of musicians
Metrolink Fare Increase Raises Costs for Southern California Riders
Metrolink has raised fares across its Southern California commuter rail network, with some prices increasing by as much as 27%. The change marks the system’s first fare
New Genetic Study Examines the Link Between Poor Sleep and Sciatica
By: Alena Wiese Summary: A study published in August 2026 in the Journal of Pain Research found a genetic link suggesting that insomnia may raise the likelihood
California Economy Outpaces U.S. Despite Weak Hiring
California’s economy expanded at a 3.7% annual rate in the first quarter of 2026, surpassing national growth of 2.1%, according to the latest UCLA Anderson Forecast. The
Sacramento Opens $42.8 Million Dos Rios Light Rail Station
Sacramento’s $42.8 million Dos Rios light rail station begins passenger service in the River District, adding a new stop to Sacramento Regional Transit’s Blue Line. The station
California Water Storage Project Moves Toward Construction
California’s Sites Reservoir project has moved closer to construction after the Sites Project Authority advanced a revised water-right permit for the planned reservoir. The project is designed
LA28 Economic Impact Could Reach $40.6 Billion
A new Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation analysis estimates the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games could generate $20.5 billion to $40.6 billion in economic output across
California Water Supplies Face Cuts From Colorado River Crisis
The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation has reduced Colorado River water allocations for California, Arizona and Nevada for the next two years as prolonged drought, declining river flows
Do You Know Your Rights? What You Can (and Can’t) Do in a DUI Investigation
A traffic stop can turn into a DUI investigation within a few minutes, and many drivers do not know what the law actually requires them to do
Napa Winery Bankruptcy Adds Pressure to California Wine Industry
Signorello Estate, a Napa Valley winery that rebuilt after the 2017 Atlas Fire, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection with debts estimated between $10 million and
Elvira Kalnik’s “Summer Time” Finds Something Timeless in the Simple Act of Being Happy
By: Scotty Richter There is a temptation, when writing about music, to believe that the serious songs are always the important ones. We listen closely when singers
California Small Farms Face Rising Costs and Succession Challenges
California’s small-farm sector is shrinking as producers contend with water uncertainty, labor expenses, land prices and limited access to capital. The challenges are particularly significant for younger
California Moves Toward Statewide Wildfire Smoke Standards
California lawmakers have passed two bills directing state agencies to develop science-based standards for testing and cleaning wildfire-contaminated homes and schools. The measures also would require insurers
Pumpkin Jack’s Ranch Shadow and Starlight: New Haunted House in Paso Robles
As autumn settles across San Luis Obispo County (SLO), a curious transformation occurs once the golden hour fades. The quiet rustle of agricultural fields gives way to
California Invests $2.7 Billion in 150 Transportation Projects
California transportation projects will receive $2.7 billion across more than 150 approved efforts, with funding reaching the Caldecott Tunnel, State Route 37, transit stations, school crossings and
California Awards $48.5 Million for Regional Economic Growth
California has awarded $48.5 million through the California Jobs First Regional Investment Initiative to support 18 projects across 33 counties. The funding targets advanced manufacturing, shipbuilding, technology,
Eleyet McConnell’s “Your Eyes” Brings Power-Ballad Heart to the California Coast
By: Julian Marks California has always had a complicated relationship with nostalgia. This is a state that bulldozes its landmarks, reinvents its neighborhoods, changes its sound every
UC Riverside Study Links Tax Incentives to Local Innovation
A UC Riverside study found that large corporate tax subsidies were associated with increased patenting among nearby businesses. Researchers examined 115 subsidy deals and found that larger