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California wildfire alerts gained another mobile option, when AwareCA launched for iPhone and Android. Developed by Intterra with California public safety agencies and selected by CAL FIRE,

The National Weather Service issued coastal flood warnings and advisories for shoreline communities across Southern and Northern California through October 29, 2026. Forecast high tides and elevated

San Francisco eviction limits advanced October 20 when supervisors unanimously supported a proposed minimum debt requirement for nonpayment evictions. The rule could change when landlords may pursue

An El Niño-related Kelvin wave contributed to unusually high coastal water levels around San Francisco Bay in October 2026. During high tides on October 10 and 11,

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 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

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

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’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’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

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

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

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

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 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