Guilty plea, witness list reveal the case against ex-Oakland Mayor Thao
OAKLAND — Federal prosecutors appear to be amassing a wide-ranging list of likely witnesses to take the stand…
A patient’s view inside California’s psychiatric system
“I want to go home.” My voice sounded foreign to my ringing ears. “I just want to go…
Erosion closes road, parking lot and restrooms at Point Dume Beach
L.A. County closed several restrooms and road access at Point Dume Beach after high tides and surf caused…
In 2000, an aquarium plant escaped into California waters; removing the ‘killer algae’ took six years and over $7 million
Caulerpa taxifolia, commonly known as “killer algae,” originates from the tropical waters of the Caribbean Some of the…
California’s top shark tracker has a message for swimmers as great whites multiply: ‘They’re only there for one reason’
A surge in shark sightings has terrified Southern California beach-goers this summer, but a legendary shark tracker says…
Governor announces California’s statewide minimum wage to rise
By Lake County News Reports | Aug. 1, 2026 On Friday, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced California’s statewide minimum…
At California’s Pinnacles National Park, condor flock shrinks as lead poisoning persists
California’s iconic condors are still soaring over the Central Coast, but their local numbers are heading in the…
Governor Newsom announces California will raise statewide minimum wage
The increase is automatic under California law, which adjusts the minimum wage annually to keep pace with inflation.…
California’s 5 orphaned black bear cubs survived winter after state’s first fall release
California may have found a new approach for giving orphaned black bear cubs a better chance at returning…
S.F. police arrest man on attempted murder charges after road shooting
By Bay City News San Francisco police arrested a man on attempted murder and other felony charges after…
California launches next phase of state cybersecurity plan as AI changes threat landscape
Why this matters Cyberattacks are becoming more frequent and more sophisticated. Criminals are increasingly using AI to create…
Cash-strapped UCLA researchers turn to OnlyFans to fund California study
Researchers at UCLA are turning to OnlyFans to fund their marmot research program — with plans to feature…