California has 2 new state symbols

"Our state symbols celebrate California's uniqueness, especially our distinctive ecosystems. California is a global ...

California is No. 1 state for hiking in the US. Why it's a ‘hiker's paradise

Here's a closer look at what makes the Golden State the No. 1 spot for hiking in the country: "California offers over 13,000 ...

California makes Diwali a state holiday starting in 2026

California has the largest Indian American population among the states at nearly 900,000. This year’s Diwali starts on Oct.

California oil workers face an uncertain future in the state’s energy transition

California is grappling with how to support oil workers who are being displaced from their jobs amid the state's energy ...

California fights Trump on policy; 8 stories highlight tensions

California officials challenge education funding cuts and EPA rollbacks, impacting schools and emissions standards.

This Central Valley serpent is California’s new state snake. Can recognition save it from extinction?

For this humble brown reptile to rebound as successfully as other endangered species, conservation history shows that it will ...

New California law offers automatic admission to state universities, including CSUMB

A new California law will grant automatic admission to qualified high school graduates into any of the 16 California State Universities, including CSU Monterey Bay, starting in 2026.

Work from home in CA for $14K a month? See 10 state jobs with hybrid schedules

Several California state jobs allow employees to work from home. Even though Gov. Gavin Newsom’s return-to-office order took ...

California's incarcerated firefighters are about to get a hefty raise

The bill increases the wages of prisoners who work fighting California wildfires, but the pay is still far below the state minimum wage.