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With Kamala Harris and Eleni Kounalakis out, California’s 2026 governor’s race remains wide open, with Katie Porter, Toni Atkins, Antonio Villaraigosa, Xavier Becerra and others vying to succeed Gavin Newsom.

Gov. Gavin Newsom said he would back off efforts for a Democratic gerrymander if red states do the same, warning President Donald Trump that he is “risking the destabilization of our democracy.”

California's safety fund is meant to help utilities avoid bankruptcy when found liable for wildfires.

A movement is growing to bring small, portable, affordable solar to a balcony or backyard near you. But before you see them everywhere, advocates must break through significant barriers.

Wildfires are the top environmental issue for most Californians, who are also concerned about rising costs associated with climate change, according to a survey.

Fungal spores, a significant but often overlooked allergy, are now appearing earlier in the year due to climate change. If your springtime allergies have felt sneezier and sneezier, you might be right.

In Orange County, where the local CARE Court refuses to force people with psychosis into treatment, one social worker drove 30,000 miles last year searching for unhoused clients with schizophrenia — asking if they want help, again and again and again.

On her fifth studio album, the Los Angeles-based musician explores global soundscapes and challenging life events close to home.

You don’t have to hike 12 miles over a High Sierra mountain pass to be a trail angel — but we did, and it was magical.

Knowing how to find someone detained by ICE and access immigration resources is vital.

Deadly floods like those in Texas are rare in California, but climate change-fueled storms could make them more likely, climate scientists say.

Planned Parenthood centers in California face major funding cuts under Trump’s new budget, threatening access to reproductive and basic healthcare for millions.