Voice of San Diego looks at what happens when a deceased whale washes up on a local beach—and how this contrasts with past practices.
Many conservatives believe success is achieved through hard work. So how did California’s most prominent conservative politician reach the top? Kevin McCarthy won the lottery.
After their October wedding, registered nurses Dawn Davidson and JP Reese spent their honeymoon in Ukraine, where they distributed humanitarian aid.
Local officials counted on the state’s Homekey program to convert hotel rooms. But now a major developer has defaulted on loans and the state housing department is investigating.
As the state battles climate change and Californians drive fewer gas-powered cars, tax revenue will drop substantially, according to a new state analysis. EV fees will make up only part of the transportation shortfall so lawmakers need new funding options.
With the war between Russia and Ukraine dragging on, California organizations are continuing to take action in support of embattled Ukrainians.
The California food banks association warns of rising food insecurity, but its pleas for more state aid face a tough slog next year due to the projected budget deficit, as a federal program to help people get enough food is …
California’s rent cap doesn’t apply to some kinds of low-income housing, which has its own rules. But with inflation, some tenants have gotten much higher rent increases, even though affordable units were built with taxpayer subsidies.
California's homelessness numbers continue to rise despite new spending on housing, services. Here's where the fight to end the crisis stands. This story has been updated for 2022 and 2023.
50-plus documentaries about California music show off the state's vast cultural diversity; plus a very brief essay about what the film 'Monterey Pop' means; and a guide to Cali-crafted sustainable gifts.
End Poverty in California, a nonprofit founded by former Stockton Mayor Michael Tubbs, has been on a listening tour of the Golden State since early 2022.
Poverty in California was reduced by record levels during the COVID pandemic, but now those economic support programs have come to an end and poverty is on the rise again.
Tune in, turn on, and drop into these California-focused documentaries—only some of which are about the ’60s San Francisco sound.
Looking for greener gifts? Buy local, try organic, and embrace upcycling with goods from these California makers.
Anyone hoping that California’s governor can simply appoint someone to take the place of departing Rep. Kevin McCarthy is in for disappointment.
The Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California will receive a $1.3 million federal grant to improve its electrical grid.
Rep. Kevin McCarthy of Bakersfield announces he will leave Congress at the end of the year after fellow Republicans booted him as House speaker. Who might run for his seat? Could one candidate be former Rep. Devin Nunes?
A Berkeley crime reporter was barred from attending a press conference by Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price.
The Youth Law Center reports that education for California’s juvenile inmates—the sort of thing that could rehabilitate younger offenders—is lagging.
“Third culture” cuisine, AI-assisted menus, and the emergence of new culinary hot spots catch the attention of food editors.
