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News

California Hall of Fame Welcomes New Inductees

Politicians, Olympians, and entertainers join prestigious group

California Regulators Release 'Single Stair' Report on Fire Safety

PREMIER Completes 219,242-SF Class A Industrial Facility for Rexford in City of Industry

Sports

PCC Sprinter Pequeno Sets State Fastest 200m Time at Cerritos Open

Pasadena City College track and field athlete Anthony Pequeno posts season-best times in 200m and 100m events.

High School Soccer Forfeits Raise Calls to Change CIF Bylaw

CSU Rams defeat San Jose State for 7th straight win

L.A. Lakers Defeat Golden State 129-101

Sierra Canyon Wins Open Division Boys Basketball Title

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Politics

California Democratic Party Chair Urges Gubernatorial Candidates to Drop Out

Concerns over crowded field preventing Democrats from appearing on November ballot

California Lawmakers Push for Public Access to Lobbyist Letters

Newsom Restores Nearly 300,000 Acres of Habitat, Cuts Permitting Time

San Diego Military Bases Increase Security After Iran Attacks

Coastal Commission to Officially Deny Eureka's Marina Center Application

Weather

Sierra Nevada Snowpack at 68% of Normal After Whiplash Winter

Dry spells and big blizzards could mean increased summer fire risk, but water supplies are currently OK, experts say.

California Braces for Vibrant Wildflower Blooms in 2026

California Braces for Wildflower Superblooms in 2026

Young Mother Swept Away on Popular California Trail

10-Day Forecast for Santa Rosa, CA 95404

Entertainment

Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jamie Lee Curtis Lead California Hall of Fame Class of 2026

Diverse group of icons from entertainment, sports, cuisine, and public service honored

Los Angeles Renames Intersection After Iconic Rapper Nipsey Hussle

Christian St. Croix named first artist ambassador for San Diego Theatre Month

Eric Dane, 'Grey's Anatomy' Star, Dies at 53 After ALS Battle

Tiaras Emerge as the Next Viral Fashion Accessory

Crime

Water Polo Star Charged with Racist Abuse and Sexual Assault of Teammate

Lawsuit alleges Lucca van der Woude subjected Aidan Romain to months of racial slurs, physical abuse, and sexual assault at elite LA private school

Woman Accused of Filing Multimillion-Dollar Liens in Beverly Hills Pleads Not Guilty

Woman Dies After Being Hit By Vehicle In Palm Desert

Oakland Police Warn of Suspected 'Prowler' Targeting East Bay Neighborhoods

Adelanto Man Charged in Fatal DUI Hit-and-Run in Newport Beach
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Health

LAX Officers Exposed to Unknown Substance, Prompting Hazmat Response

Full House Star Dave Coulier Overcomes Two Separate Cancers

Hayden Panettiere Recovering From Temporary Nerve Condition

Mushroom Supplement Reduced COVID Vaccine Side Effects and Boosted Antibodies
Science

Scripps Oceanography at UCSD Receives $15M Grant for Deep Sea and Glacier Research

CCIA 2026: Finding Opportunity in Climate Science

UC Berkeley Building Designed to Withstand Powerful Earthquakes

Palo Alto Struggles to Reach Ambitious Climate Goal Despite Progress
Lifestyle

California Joins 24 States Opposing Federal Loan Caps for Nursing Degrees

California's hardest working — and laziest — cities revealed in new ranking

Gridley High School FFA Celebrates Barn-Busting National FFA Week

Lowell High Teacher Investigated Over 'Inappropriate' Exam Questions
Business

California Lawmakers Aim to Boost Factory-Built Housing

Central New Jersey Staffing Agency Earns National Mile High Award

Hog Island Oyster Co. partners with winery to aid white abalone conservation

WEBTOON Entertainment Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Financial Results
Tech

California Grapples with AI Boom's Ethical and Legal Challenges

New Event Tech Tools for March 2026

Smartphone Time vs. Dialing POPCORN: The Tradeoffs of Convenience

Coco Delivery Robots Get Redesign to Expand Service
Finance

$75MM Loan Secured to Refinance Monterey Marriott Hotel

Grocery Outlet Reaches New 12-Month Low

Financial Educator Erika Greenwood Shares Her Journey to Financial Confidence

TriCo Bancshares Receives 'Moderate Buy' Consensus Rating from Analysts
Automotive

Pasadena Drivers: Prepare Your Car for February Rains

Boat Detaches from Trailer, Causes Chaos on LA Freeway

California Faces Backlash Over $165M in Tesla Semi Vouchers

2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport with 27k Miles Hits Auction Block
Economics

TAMIU Keynote to Explore Evolution of US-México Border Economy

Central Coast Gas Prices Rise Amid Iran Tensions

Silicon Valley's Wealth Divide Widens as Investment Gains Outpace Wages

Researchers Challenge Housing Shortage as Cause of Affordability Crisis
Travel

Designers Reveal the Best Beachside Hotels in the U.S.

FAA Enacts New Airspace Restrictions for Helicopters Near LAX

Palm Springs Thrives as a Desert Oasis

Southbound U.S. 101 Ramp in Santa Barbara to Close Overnight

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