Americans love to hate California — but a new study shows everyone wants to live here anyway
I was raised in Los Angeles, lived in the San Francisco Bay Area in my late teens and…
Morrison Tabbed ACC Defensive Player Of The Week
California men’s soccer defender Beau Morrison was named the ACC Defensive Player of the Week, announced by the…
California Legislature Votes to Lower ADU Costs
Press Releases Legislation Share SB 1117 Eliminates Arbitrary “Fee Cliff” ; Homeowners to Save Thousands “This is an…
Is Polymarket Legal in California? What to Know in August 2026
The short answer: Yes, Polymarket is legal in California California residents can legally trade event contracts through Polymarket,…
Flags to be lowered in California and nationwide to honor Dolly Parton
President Donald Trump has ordered U.S. flags to be flown at half-staff following the death of country music…
Is smoke from Nevada’s Hawk Fire affecting California air quality?
Officials in swaths of California say they haven’t observed any air quality impacts due to smoke from the…
21 San Francisco North Bay eateries receive $5,000 business resilience grants
Twenty-one restaurants and food businesses in the North Bay received $5,000 grants this year from the California Restaurant…
Santa Barbara to Host Inaugural California Ocean Summit, Uniting the State’s Top Ocean Scientists, Policymakers, Investors, and Innovators
Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. Registration is now open for the inaugural…
Unusual dragonfly swarms sweep across California after warm spring rains
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Californians are spotting swarms of dragonflies flitting around parks, chasing mosquitoes in ponds and…
Drought Status Update for California-Nevada | August 25, 2026
The U.S. Drought Monitor depicts the location and intensity of drought across the country. The map uses 5…
AB 1776 would make things even harder for California small businesses – Orange County Register
Eleven years ago, my mom started a boutique rental company offering one-of-a-kind vintage decor and table settings for…
French tourist dies in Death Valley National Park in California
A French visitor died in California’s Death Valley National Park last week after he and a travel companion…