#california

[ follow ]
California
fromSFGATE
10 minutes ago

Expert says California gas prices could go to $8 a gallon or higher

California faces a potential gas price crisis with possible costs exceeding $8 per gallon due to refinery closures.
East Bay (California)
fromwww.mercurynews.com
15 minutes ago

Bay Area gas prices rise as just one refinery remains

A fire at Valero's refinery reduces gasoline production in California, raising prices ahead of peak driving season.
Chevron's Richmond refinery is now the sole gasoline producer left in the Bay Area.
#national-security
from24/7 Wall St.
1 hour ago
California

Over 14% of All Active-Duty American Military Personnel Live Here

California military personnel contribute significantly to community safety beyond border protection and wildfires.
fromSacramento Bee
2 hours ago
California

How can I tell if I have a California Real ID? Look for these key features

California's Real ID requirement is now enforced, crucial for domestic air travel and access to federal areas.
from24/7 Wall St.
1 hour ago
California

Over 14% of All Active-Duty American Military Personnel Live Here

California military personnel contribute significantly to community safety beyond border protection and wildfires.
fromSacramento Bee
2 hours ago
California

How can I tell if I have a California Real ID? Look for these key features

California's Real ID requirement is now enforced, crucial for domestic air travel and access to federal areas.
more#national-security
#transportation
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 day ago
California

How can you tell if you have a Real ID California license?

A Real ID-compliant license is required for domestic flights starting May 7.
California's Real ID features a distinct logo: a white star on a bear silhouette.
Existing Real ID holders won't need to resubmit documents during renewal.
Some travelers may face extra screening if they lack a Real ID.
fromBusline News
1 hour ago
Los Angeles

MCI's L.A. Facility Expands Service To SoCal Customers - Busline News

MCI has opened a new service center in Torrance, CA, enhancing support for motorcoach operators in Southern California.
fromStreetsblog
2 days ago
SF politics

Legislative Update as of May 5, 2025 - Streetsblog California

The article outlines legislative updates in a new format, focusing on bills in numerical order, rather than type.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 day ago
California

How can you tell if you have a Real ID California license?

A Real ID-compliant license is required for domestic flights starting May 7.
California's Real ID features a distinct logo: a white star on a bear silhouette.
Existing Real ID holders won't need to resubmit documents during renewal.
Some travelers may face extra screening if they lack a Real ID.
fromBusline News
1 hour ago
Los Angeles

MCI's L.A. Facility Expands Service To SoCal Customers - Busline News

MCI has opened a new service center in Torrance, CA, enhancing support for motorcoach operators in Southern California.
fromStreetsblog
2 days ago
SF politics

Legislative Update as of May 5, 2025 - Streetsblog California

The article outlines legislative updates in a new format, focusing on bills in numerical order, rather than type.
more#transportation
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 hours ago

Walters: Botched lawyer exam is California's latest entry in its hall of shame

California's bureaucracy has a history of high-tech project failures and mismanagement, raising concerns about its effectiveness and decision-making.
#tourism
fromSFGATE
1 day ago
SF parents

How one Calif. mountain town is filling a void created by federal cuts

Mountain towns in California struggle with hiring freezes affecting seasonal workers crucial for tourist facilities due to budget cuts.
Reduced federal staff limits outdoor service quality in popular national forests.
fromLos Angeles Times
4 hours ago
Washington DC

Commentary: Reopen Alcatraz as a prison? Yes, but Trump shouldn't stop there

President Trump's idea to reopen Alcatraz as a prison has merit due to its underutilization and potential as a symbol of law and order.
fromSFGATE
1 day ago
SF parents

How one Calif. mountain town is filling a void created by federal cuts

Mountain towns in California struggle with hiring freezes affecting seasonal workers crucial for tourist facilities due to budget cuts.
Reduced federal staff limits outdoor service quality in popular national forests.
fromLos Angeles Times
4 hours ago
Washington DC

Commentary: Reopen Alcatraz as a prison? Yes, but Trump shouldn't stop there

President Trump's idea to reopen Alcatraz as a prison has merit due to its underutilization and potential as a symbol of law and order.
more#tourism
#affordability
fromLos Angeles Times
4 hours ago
SF politics

Despite political promises, Californians are stressed about their finances

California lawmakers are focused on affordability due to rising living costs as voters express growing pessimism about their financial future.
fromSan Jose Inside
1 day ago
Silicon Valley real estate

Rivas on Hot Seat as Efforts to make CA Affordable Stall

California legislators are tasked to address the rising cost of living, but progress has been slow and immediate relief is still needed.
fromSacramento Bee
20 hours ago
Healthcare

How Congress can help millions of Californians who can't afford health care | Opinion

Despite high insurance coverage, many Californians postpone medical care due to costs.
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
4 hours ago

Despite political promises, Californians are stressed about their finances

California lawmakers are focused on affordability due to rising living costs as voters express growing pessimism about their financial future.
fromSacramento Bee
20 hours ago
Healthcare

How Congress can help millions of Californians who can't afford health care | Opinion

Despite high insurance coverage, many Californians postpone medical care due to costs.
more#affordability
#wildfire
Los Angeles
fromSacramento Bee
16 hours ago

Breaking: New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on May 7

A new wildfire, LAC-158912, has ignited in Los Angeles County, with no containment information yet available.
Los Angeles
fromSacramento Bee
2 days ago

Breaking: New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on May 5

A wildfire named LAC-156608 was reported in Los Angeles County with unknown containment efforts and cause.
Los Angeles
fromSacramento Bee
2 days ago

Breaking: New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on May 5

A new wildfire named LAC-157050 was reported in Los Angeles County with no containment progress or known cause.
Los Angeles
fromSacramento Bee
2 days ago

Breaking: New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on May 5

A new wildfire named LAC-156596 has started in Los Angeles County with no containment or cause information available yet.
California
fromSacramento Bee
1 day ago

Breaking: New wildfire reported in Solano County on May 6

A new wildfire was reported in Solano County, California, with unknown containment and cause.
California
fromSacramento Bee
2 days ago

Breaking: Spanish Fire reported in El Dorado County on May 5

A new wildfire named Spanish has ignited in El Dorado County, California, with its cause and containment status currently unknown.
Los Angeles
fromSacramento Bee
16 hours ago

Breaking: New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on May 7

A new wildfire, LAC-158912, has ignited in Los Angeles County, with no containment information yet available.
Los Angeles
fromSacramento Bee
2 days ago

Breaking: New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on May 5

A wildfire named LAC-156608 was reported in Los Angeles County with unknown containment efforts and cause.
Los Angeles
fromSacramento Bee
2 days ago

Breaking: New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on May 5

A new wildfire named LAC-157050 was reported in Los Angeles County with no containment progress or known cause.
Los Angeles
fromSacramento Bee
2 days ago

Breaking: New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on May 5

A new wildfire named LAC-156596 has started in Los Angeles County with no containment or cause information available yet.
California
fromSacramento Bee
1 day ago

Breaking: New wildfire reported in Solano County on May 6

A new wildfire was reported in Solano County, California, with unknown containment and cause.
California
fromSacramento Bee
2 days ago

Breaking: Spanish Fire reported in El Dorado County on May 5

A new wildfire named Spanish has ignited in El Dorado County, California, with its cause and containment status currently unknown.
more#wildfire
Silicon Valley
fromABC7 San Francisco
11 hours ago

Bay Area company develops new technology that holds promise of safer desalination practices

New desalination technology promises to revolutionize California's water supply with minimal environmental impact.
#crime
East Bay (California)
fromNew York Post
2 days ago

Suspected car thief hurls live grenade at Calif. cops during wild car chase

A car thief in California threw a live grenade at police during a chase, prompting evacuation and a bomb disposal response.
fromSacramento Bee
16 hours ago
Black Lives Matter

Blood trail in hallway seen by 911 caller, then man is found dead, CA cops say

A 36-year-old man was found stabbed to death in California, and police are investigating the incident.
East Bay (California)
fromNew York Post
2 days ago

Suspected car thief hurls live grenade at Calif. cops during wild car chase

A car thief in California threw a live grenade at police during a chase, prompting evacuation and a bomb disposal response.
fromSacramento Bee
16 hours ago
Black Lives Matter

Blood trail in hallway seen by 911 caller, then man is found dead, CA cops say

A 36-year-old man was found stabbed to death in California, and police are investigating the incident.
more#crime
#travel
more#travel
Los Angeles
fromMail Online
21 hours ago

Earthquake strikes one of America's richest neighborhoods

A 3.2-magnitude earthquake struck near Malibu, California, causing no reported injuries or damage.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
17 hours ago

California sues Trump administration over withheld funds for EV chargers

California and 16 states are suing the Trump administration for withholding funds for electric vehicle chargers from Biden's infrastructure law.
California
fromSFGATE
18 hours ago

2 more California national parks enact controversial guest policy

California's Sequoia and Kings Canyon parks are transitioning to a cashless entry system to improve efficiency and security.
#wildlife
fromSacramento Bee
18 hours ago
San Jose Sharks

Sea creatures put on 'quite a show' off California coast. See 'gentle giants'

Massive humpback whales and Risso's dolphins were sighted off California coast, creating excitement among onlookers.
fromSacramento Bee
1 day ago
San Francisco

430-pound black bear hit and killed by truck on California road, officials say

A male black bear was struck and killed by a truck in Northern California, highlighting concerns about wildlife safety on roads.
fromSacramento Bee
18 hours ago
San Jose Sharks

Sea creatures put on 'quite a show' off California coast. See 'gentle giants'

Massive humpback whales and Risso's dolphins were sighted off California coast, creating excitement among onlookers.
fromSacramento Bee
1 day ago
San Francisco

430-pound black bear hit and killed by truck on California road, officials say

A male black bear was struck and killed by a truck in Northern California, highlighting concerns about wildlife safety on roads.
more#wildlife
#missing-person
Bicycling
fromBikemag
1 day ago

Search Underway for Missing Bike Packer in California

Tiffany Slaton, a 27-year-old, has gone missing while bikepacking in California's Huntington Lake area since April 24.
fromSFGATE
18 hours ago
SF parents

Search for missing camper on electric bike in the Sierra ramps up

The search for Tiffany Slaton intensifies as officials and volunteers focus on the Sierra area after she went missing during a camping trip.
Bicycling
fromBikemag
1 day ago

Search Underway for Missing Bike Packer in California

Tiffany Slaton, a 27-year-old, has gone missing while bikepacking in California's Huntington Lake area since April 24.
fromSFGATE
18 hours ago
SF parents

Search for missing camper on electric bike in the Sierra ramps up

The search for Tiffany Slaton intensifies as officials and volunteers focus on the Sierra area after she went missing during a camping trip.
more#missing-person
SF parents
fromSacramento Bee
19 hours ago

Baby swept from parents after car crashes into river, CA cops say. Body found

A 9-month-old baby boy, Oliver Cox, was found dead in the Trinity River after being swept away in a car accident.
#rescue
fromSacramento Bee
1 day ago
California

Injured hiker hoisted from California canyon during hourslong rescue, crews say

A significant rescue operation was carried out by California firefighters to save an injured hiker from a canyon.
fromSacramento Bee
21 hours ago
SF parents

Man swept away after falling in river as wife searches for him, CA rescuers say

A man was rescued after falling into a river and being swept away by the current in California.
fromSacramento Bee
1 day ago
California

Injured hiker hoisted from California canyon during hourslong rescue, crews say

A significant rescue operation was carried out by California firefighters to save an injured hiker from a canyon.
fromSacramento Bee
21 hours ago
SF parents

Man swept away after falling in river as wife searches for him, CA rescuers say

A man was rescued after falling into a river and being swept away by the current in California.
more#rescue
fromMail Online
1 day ago
US news

Mysterious pulsating 'UFO' hovers over California for 15 minutes

A witness in California captured video of a strange hexagonal UFO exhibiting erratic movements and extraordinary brightness.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
23 hours ago
NYC music

Fest alert: The 2025 Mill Valley Music Festival arrives May 10-11

The Mill Valley Music Festival combines music with unique attractions in a beautiful outdoor setting.
#law-enforcement
fromSacramento Bee
1 day ago
California

California named the best state to be a police officer. What makes it No. 1?

California is ranked as the top state for police officers due to competitive salaries and rigorous training requirements.
fromSFGATE
2 days ago
Silicon Valley food

Police shoot, kill man at California In-N-Out parking lot

An altercation at In-N-Out led to a police shooting, resulting in the suspect's death after ramming vehicles.
fromSacramento Bee
1 day ago
California

California named the best state to be a police officer. What makes it No. 1?

California is ranked as the top state for police officers due to competitive salaries and rigorous training requirements.
fromSFGATE
2 days ago
Silicon Valley food

Police shoot, kill man at California In-N-Out parking lot

An altercation at In-N-Out led to a police shooting, resulting in the suspect's death after ramming vehicles.
more#law-enforcement
#head-start
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 day ago
SF parents

Trump won't axe Head Start. Bay Area families are still worried.

Trump's budget proposal preserves Head Start funding, easing concerns from advocates and Californians reliant on the program.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago
NYC parents

California legislators are protesting Trump's cuts to Head Start - even Republicans

California legislators are urging congressional action to protect Head Start from cuts proposed by the Trump administration.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 day ago
SF parents

Trump won't axe Head Start. Bay Area families are still worried.

Trump's budget proposal preserves Head Start funding, easing concerns from advocates and Californians reliant on the program.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago
NYC parents

California legislators are protesting Trump's cuts to Head Start - even Republicans

California legislators are urging congressional action to protect Head Start from cuts proposed by the Trump administration.
more#head-start
fromPadailypost
1 day ago
SF parents

Sheila Mae Pangburn

Sheila Pangburn peacefully passed away at the age of 90, leaving behind a legacy of love and cherished memories.
fromSacramento Bee
1 day ago
Retirement

'Girl, you hit the jackpot.' Woman to retire early after massive CA Lottery win

Julie Bass won $1 million on a scratcher ticket, allowing her to retire early after 25 years of work.
SF LGBT
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 day ago

1st-of-its-kind fund provides scholarships for LGBTQ college students in California

The National Rainbow College Fund provides scholarships to LGBTQ students, promoting educational opportunities and financial security.
fromSacramento Bee
1 day ago
Alternative medicine

Fake doctor on out bail is accused of treating patients - again, CA officials say

A man posed as a doctor while out on bail after being charged with practicing medicine without a license.
California
fromSan Jose Inside
1 day ago

Federal Judge Grants Request by CalChamber to Block Warning Against Acrylamide

U.S. Court rules Prop 65 warnings on dietary acrylamide are misleading and unconstitutional.
Cars
fromSacramento Bee
1 day ago

Driver flips $400,000 Lamborghini on winding California highway, photos show

A Lamborghini crashed on Highway 9 due to suspected speeding, resulting in minor injuries for two occupants and significant vehicle damage.
California
fromSacramento Bee
2 days ago

Can you go to jail for missing jury duty? Here's what California law says

Juror duty is a vital aspect of American democracy, and missing it can lead to consequences.
#gavin-newsom
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 days ago
Artificial intelligence

Walters: Newsom jabs at DOGE but will he use AI to deliver efficiency?

Gov. Gavin Newsom promotes California's AI initiative as a more effective alternative to federal service cuts championed by Trump and Musk.
fromBusiness Insider
2 days ago
SF politics

Gavin Newsom says he wants to work with Trump to 'Make America Film Again'

Gavin Newsom is willing to collaborate with Trump to enhance the American film industry amid growing concerns over foreign competition.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 days ago
Artificial intelligence

Walters: Newsom jabs at DOGE but will he use AI to deliver efficiency?

Gov. Gavin Newsom promotes California's AI initiative as a more effective alternative to federal service cuts championed by Trump and Musk.
fromBusiness Insider
2 days ago
SF politics

Gavin Newsom says he wants to work with Trump to 'Make America Film Again'

Gavin Newsom is willing to collaborate with Trump to enhance the American film industry amid growing concerns over foreign competition.
more#gavin-newsom
Left-wing politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 days ago

Letters: Utilities regulator has become PG&E's lapdog

The California Public Utilities Commission (PUC) fails to protect consumers, instead supporting PG&E's rate increases without proper transparency or justification.
Hamas' actions play a critical role in the suffering of Gazans, highlighting the need for accountability and resolution.
[ Load more ]