California mayors go nuclear over plan to charge taxpayers even more for Gavin Newsom’s $231B high speed rail

Central Valley mayors blasted a state plan to snatch local tax revenues to pay for the troubled High Speed Rail.

Parvovirus detected in wastewater throughout Northern California

With flu season coming to an end, new data shows that another highly contagious virus is appearing throughout Northern California. The parvovirus B19, often referred to as the "slapped cheek" rash for its distinctive red rash on the face,

Lake Oroville, California’s second-largest reservoir, is 99% full and rising

In a clear sign that California is not facing water shortages or a drought this summer, Lake Oroville, the state’s second-largest reservoir and a key component of California’s water system, has nearly filled to the top.

ProPublica to Launch Investigative Reporting Hub in California

The new team will bring accountability journalism to the nation’s largest state as part of a broader expansion.

California mayor accused of secretly working for China, spreading propaganda while in office: feds

California Mayor Eileen Wang has been charged with secretly working as an agent for Communist China, agreeing to plead guilty to the felony offense.

Coca-Cola to shut down California plant after 114 years

Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling announced on May 8 in a WARN notice that it will shut down its Ventura plant permanently on July 10. The closure will impact 85 employees.

Newsom to propose fund to help California wildfire victims rebuild

The $100-million fund would help wildfire victims rebuild homes by covering loan-loss guarantees and reducing interest rates during construction.

California death row inmates watching porn on taxpayer-funded tablets, evading security controls: report

Condemned California prisoners reportedly watch pornography on taxpayer-funded tablets meant for education, according to inmates and news reports.