See the free perks California lawmakers got from special interests
By Yue Stella Yu and Jeremia Kimelman, CalMatters A lobbyist talks on his phone at the state Capitol…
When is first day of spring n CA? Equinox, weather forecasts
Winter is over. The 2026 spring equinox arrives Friday, March 20, bringing longer days and warmer temperatures to…
Record heat melts California’s snowpack early
By Rachel Becker, CalMatters This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. A record-baking…
Newsom leads Harris for president among California Democrats, poll finds
SACRAMENTO — Californians have never been forced to choose between Gavin Newsom and Kamala Harris, two homegrown political darlings, during…
California heat wave peaks, cooler weather arrives this weekend
It will feel like summer on the first day of spring in the Bay Area. Baron/Lynx Spring arrives…
Is California’s home insurance market shifting out of crisis?
California’s home insurance market has been in a state of crisis, but a few tentative signs of relief…
Betting markets could have unique sway in California governor’s race
California gubernatorial candidate Eric Swalwell delivers remarks during the California Democratic Party convention at Moscone Center in San…
UFW could face lawsuits over Chavez sex abuse claims, attorneys say
The explosive sex abuse allegations against farm labor leader Cesar Chavez could deliver not just a reputational blow…
Why California heat wave has experts worried about what comes next
The most destructive wildfires in Southern California history. The region’s wettest holiday season. The hottest March heat wave…
Uber and Rivian plan to bring robotaxis to California
Uber is expanding its role in the robotaxi industry through a new partnership with Rivian, the Irvine-based electric-vehicle…
Cesar Chavez abuse allegations force California schools to confront history
Published 2026-03-20 05:00 5:00 March 20, 2026 am America/Chicago In California — the first state to observe a…
California-Based Health Insurance Company To Layoff 69 Employees Across Multiple Locations
Blue Shield of California, a nonprofit health insurance company, has reported layoffs across multiple California locations, according to…