August 2026
Becerra says he’s figured out how to reduce electric bills. With a small catch.
Xavier Becerra said he wants to offer free electricity from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. for those who qualify, possibly saving them upward of $1,000 annually.
Videos of Big Island’s Rainbow Falls show dramatic impact of Hurricane Lala
As Hurricane Lala blew along the southern end of Hawaii Island Saturday, a waterfall at a popular state park became a rushing torrent.
A last memento of iconic Pea Soup Andersen’s is set to be removed
The Buellton City Council voted unanimously to fund the refurbishment of one of the last remaining billboards referencing Pea Soup Andersen’s.
Burning Man launches unprecedented promotion two weeks before gates open
Burning Man launches unprecedented promotion involving low-cost tickets paired with seats on Burner buses.
Selena Gomez sued for alleged fraud after ‘collapse’ of mental health startup
The lawsuit follows a scathing article about Wondermind and its founders published in the Cut last September.
The center of California conservatism has shifted
New research from the Public Policy Institute of California maps the state’s political divide and growing concern about housing affordability in inland regions.
MP18 fire in NorCal balloons to 4,605 acres, containment slips to 5%
On Friday, containment for the Humboldt County MP18 fire slipped from 10% on Wednesday to 5% as firefighter crews raced against the clock to combat the blaze.
Padres power surge: 4 homers back Casey Mize’s 1st San Diego win in a 5-0 win over Guardians
Luis Rengifo and Gavin Sheets hit back-to-back home runs in the second inning, Casey Mize allowed three hits in six innings to pick up his first win in a San Diego uniform and the Padres defeated the…
Amador and Sullivan hit 3-run HRs to help Rockies beat Giants 13-7
Adael Amador and Brett Sullivan each hit a three-run home run to help the Colorado Rockies beat the San Francisco Giants 13-7. Amador hit a first-pitch fastball into McCovey Cove in the second inning…
Redwood City liquor store manager found with wrists chained after deadly fire
Redwood City Police said investigators believe the manager set the blaze at the store.