Western US faces worsening snow drought, with California being the rare exception
While a drought-free start for California is a win, AccuWeather’s long-range meteorologists warn it’s the ongoing snow drought…
How many insects does California have? We’re getting closer to an answer
California’s insects are as outsized as the state itself. Between its redwood forests and desert basins…
California awards $419M to combat homelessness in SF, LA and San Diego
article Gov. Newsom wants cities to ban homeless encampments in California. SAN FRANCISCO – Gov. Gavin Newsom on…
Rare bacterial outbreak detected at California homeless encampment
Hippie college town Berkeley is sounding the alarm over a frightening outbreak of leptospirosis near a homeless encampment…
21-year-old says he’s blind in left eye after federal agent shot him with less-lethal round at California protest
A 21-year-old who demonstrated in Santa Ana, California, last Friday against the shooting death of Renee Good in…
Southern California to see warm temps, isolated gusty winds through the weekend
Sunny and warm conditions will continue Friday and into the weekend across Southern California as a high-pressure system…
California to offer free entry at more than 200 state parks on MLK Day
Californians can visit more than 200 state parks for free on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Jan. 19,…
Governor Newsom announces free entry to California State Parks on MLK Day — as Trump swaps the “free day” for his birthday and whitewashes civil rights history from National Parks
On MLK Jr. Day, January 19, 2026, free vehicle entry on MLK Day is being made possible through…
Another place where Newsom and Trump differ: Making MLK Day free to enter parks
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced that California State Parks will be free to enter on the Martin Luther King…
Justice department loses bid to get sensitive information on California voters | Trump administration
The justice department is not entitled to sensitive information on California voters, a federal judge ruled on Thursday,…
Trump ramps up investigation into trans athletes in women’s sports across California
The Trump administration is widening its investigation into transgender athletes in California over claims the state is violating…
Gavin Newsom has the chance to make history.
Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to…