California Law Gives State New Power to Police Water Rights

California's governor signed legislation Oct. 8 empowering state regulators to investigate and enforce water rights across the state, closing a longtime loophole that allowed some claimants to divert water with minimal scrutiny.

May 14

California's Five-Year Water Saving Streak Shows Conservation Works

May 14

Newsom Signs Cannabis Tax Relief, Locking Rate at 15% Through 2028

May 14

CHP Ramps Up I-5 Patrols After Collision Spike in NorCal

The California Highway Patrol is deploying extra officers along the Interstate 5 corridor following a rash of injury crashes that have raised alarms in Northern California communities. From Red Bluff to Sacramento, intensified enforcement targets speeding and reckless driving blamed for deadly incidents. Officials hope the crackdown will prevent further tragedies on this vital north-south artery.

May 14

Top 25 Teams: Potential Award Candidates

Several players across the top 25 teams are emerging as potential candidates for prestigious national awards. Each team has a standout player whose performance places them in contention for individual accolades.

May 14

Power Four Football: Top Newcomers to Watch in 2026

May 14

NHL Draft Lottery Determines Top Pick Order

May 14

Golden Knights Defeat Ducks 2-1 in Game 1

May 14

Owner-Occupiers Drive Downtown LA Office Recovery

Capital Group's $150-per-square-foot purchase signals owner-occupiers are driving a turnaround in downtown LA's office market, reversing years of vacancy and decline.

May 14

California Tourism Spending Reaches $158.9 Billion in 2025

May 14

I Choose One Thing Today

Before you drown in your to-do list, try this: pick the single task that would make today feel complete. Not everything. Just one.

May 14

A Japanese Master Captures Spring in Seventeen Syllables

May 14

On Building Something That Lasts

May 14

Teenager's Lost Wallet Returns with $1,500 Inside and a Note

May 14

The Federal Reserve Just Blinked, and Wall Street Noticed

May 14

The Curious Case of Competing Truths: Can We All Be Right At Once?

In an age defined by opposing viewpoints, Splurge Sullivan dives into the possibility that multiple “truths” can coexist, and the potential value of embracing this complexity.

May 14

San Mateo County Opens Saturday Hours in May for CalFresh Applications

San Mateo County's Human Services Agency opens Saturday hours this May to help residents prepare for CalFresh benefit changes arriving June 1.

May 14

San Mateo County Families Get $120 in Summer Food Aid Through SUN Bucks

May 14

Siskiyou County Clerk-Recorder Offers Vital Records, Voter Registration Online

May 14

Wise Road Closes for Emergency Repairs Between SR 193 and Mount Pleasant Road

May 14

Sheriff Awards 56 for Lifesaving Actions, Honors Fallen Deputy Nunez

May 14