California’s economy is the fourth largest in the world, surpassing most countries with a state gross domestic product of $4.1 trillion, which measures the total value of goods and services […]

Southern Californians can expect higher temperatures on Wednesday and Thursday. It comes after parts of central California faced red flag warnings.

Governor Gavin Newsom's May Revision budget proposal recommends the closure of another California state prison by October 2026, reducing CDCR funding by $700 million and potentially freeing up funds to support vital programs.

In the summer of 2025, wildfires in California are projected to be average to more severe depending on where you live in the state, according to the National Interagency Fire Center. In the upper half of the state, the potential for significant blazes will ramp up in June, July and August.

Strawberry fields used to be a common sight in Southern California, growing among the region’s suburban sprawl with splashes of greenery and fragrant smells. In fact, nearly all strawberries sold in the U.S. today trace their roots back to California — and one particular group of immigrants.

In advance of the California Michelin Guide ceremony on June 25, 2025, the tire brand and culinary awards organization just added seven new Southern California restaurants to its guide, including three in Los Angeles.