Flu is rising rapidly, driven by a new variant. Here’s what to know
WASHINGTON — Flu is rising rapidly across the U.S., driven by a new variant of the virus — and cases…
California is electing someone to run the state, not entertain
California has tried all manner of design in choosing its governor. Democrat Gray Davis, to name a recent…
Contributor: California’s place in enslaved people’s struggle for freedom
In one version of U.S. history, California is a place where slavery was prohibited from the founding, in…
Bay Area parents celebrate first babies of 2026
Marin’s first baby of the year was an 8-pound, 4-ounce girl, according to MarinHealth Medical Center in Greenbrae.…
Someone is hacking agave plants throughout Torrance
While touring Torrance in November for a newsletter on the South Bay suburb, I noticed an alien-like plant…
Judge panel rules California’s open carry ban unconstitutional
A dissenting panel of federal judges for the Ninth Circuit on Friday deemed California’s open carry ban in…
California’s ban on open carry of firearms is ruled unconstitutional
California’s ban on the open carry of firearms in most parts of the state is unconstitutional, a San…
SNAP bans on soda, candy and other foods take effect in five states
Americans in five states who get government help paying for groceries are seeing new restrictions on soda, candy…
Letters to the Editor: It’s time for California to move its power lines underground
Jan. 2, 2026 7 AM PT To the editor: Another wind event, another round of downed power lines…
Prep talk: Will Bryson III is averaging 33.1 points for St. Paul
Will Bryson III of St. Paul stuck it out for his senior basketball season even though the team…
Billionaire tax proposal sparks soul-searching for Californians
The fiery debate about a proposed ballot measure to tax California’s billionaires has sparked some soul-searching across the…
New California laws aim to improve road safety
TODAY WE ARE STARTING A NEW YEAR AND WE HAVE SOME NEW LAWS IN CALIFORNIA. HERE’S A LIVE…