California’s winery shakedown tests limits of free speech
A California county is trying to force businesses to pay dues to a trade association they may not…
California city moves to ban new data centers, saying ‘a handful of jobs’ is not enough
A citywide prohibition on new data centers is now on the table in Brentwood, California, where officials are…
Gavin Newsom hands 136 acres of beloved California coastline to Indigenous tribes
A beloved stretch of California’s rugged coastline is headed back to Indigenous stewardship after a Gavin Newsom-backed state…
Fires Erupt Along Southern California Roadways
A flurry of brushfires were reported along freeways and roadways in Southern California around the time fireworks began…
Paul Pelosi Apologizes After Alleged Hit-and-Run in California
Paul Pelosi, the husband of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi could face misdemeanor charges after he was involved…
Gavin Newsom hands 136 acres of beloved California coastline to Indigenous tribes
A beloved stretch of California’s rugged coastline is headed back to Indigenous stewardship after a Gavin Newsom-backed state…
Stunning California beach reopens after disgusting 2,000-gallon spill wrecked Fourth of July plans
A stunning California beach has reopened after roughly 2,000 gallons of raw sewage burst from a broken sewer…
2026 California Classic Summer League: Ben Humrichous, Hunter Sallis leads Nets over Bucks
Hunter Sallis, Ben Humrichous score 15 points apiece in win over Brooklyn. • Download the NBA App• 2026 Summer League…
Billionaire Tax, Affordable Housing: See the Measures on California’s November Ballot
The Santa Barbara Independent republishes stories from CalMatters.org on state and local issues impacting readers in Santa Barbara County. On Nov. 3,…
NASA tests advanced new Mars rover prototype in the California desert (video)
A new rover prototype is teaching NASA scientists how to design robots that can think for themselves and…
How ‘Hotel California’ Became the Top Guitar Solo of All Time
This December will mark 50 years since the release of Hotel California, the Eagles’ most successful album. The…
Newport Beach July celebration erupts into chaos, fights and arrests
A Fourth of July celebration erupted into chaos in Newport Beach, leading to over 400 arrests by local…