Visiting California right now feels familiar and different at the same time. You still see the landscapes, weather, and cultural pull that made the state famous, but the experience asks more awareness ...

California has announced two new state symbols. Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation on Friday establishing the bigberry manzanita as California’s state shrub and the giant garter snake as the ...

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California has long been America’s champion of electric mobility, a place where environmental ideals and car culture somehow coexist on the same sun-baked freeway. For years, the state has rolled out ...

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- In a state usually known for its drought, California is now marking a milestone: For the first time in 25 years, the U.S. Drought Monitor reports not a single square mile of ...

Visit California wants you to do just that – even if you already live here. This sentiment is echoed in the theme of their newly revamped and re-hosted podcast, California Now. Taking the helm is ...