California approves State Farm rate hike following LA wildfires

In the aftermath of destructive wildfires across Los Angeles, California, regulators have given State Farm the green light to temporarily raise insurance rates across multiple policy types, including a 17% rate hike for homeowners. The California …

5 Minutes of Raw Wedge Footage Featuring California’s Most Elusive Barrel

No music. No edits. Just the raw chaos from one of the wildest days at the Wedge in recent memory. I shot this footage on April 27, 2025. This session featured everything you’d expect from Newport Beach, California’s most dangerous wave — late drops, …

California lawmakers want to let citizens sue Elon Musk over DOGE cuts

A trio of freshmen House Democrats introduced a bill on Thursday that would allow individuals to sue the government — and even specific officials like Elon Musk — over decisions that block congressionally approved spending. California Reps. Sam Liccardo …

Early season Fire Weather Watch issued for Northern California

Gusty, dry winds and lowering humidity will elevate low elevation fire danger Sunday and Monday with a Fire Weather Watch in effect. SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A Fire Weather Watch is in effect from 8 a.m. Sunday until 8 p.m. Monday for the Central Sacramento …

Newsom Cuts $20M from California Newsroom Fund

California Governor Gavin Newsom has proposed a significant funding cut for the state's newsrooms, reducing the expected $30 million to $10 million for the 2025-26 fiscal year. The decision comes amid financial pressures that have prompted broader …

Man wrestled gun away from California police officer before another fatally shot him, video shows

Caught On Camera: California Woman Sets Homeless Lady On Fire In Abhorrent Attack

A 49-year-old homeless woman is recovering from severe burn injuries after a brutal attack on April 26th in South Sacramento. The Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office has announced the arrest and charging of 34-year-old Jacqueline Popaibarra in connection …

California lawmakers pull ethnic studies bill, introduce anti-discrimination bill

A controversial California bill designed to create content standards for mandatory high school ethnic studies courses and prevent antisemitism in classrooms was pulled by its authors Wednesday. The move marks the second time an attempt to restrict what can …

Where are wolves roaming in California? New online map lets you see

In an effort to reduce conflicts between California’s growing gray wolf population and rural residents, particularly ranchers, who say the animals are killing their livestock, state wildlife officials on Thursday unveiled an online map that tracks wolves …

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife launches wolf-tracking tool for ranchers

CALIFORNIA — The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has launched a new tool to help ranchers protect their livestock from wolves. The Wolf Location Automated Mapping System provides location details of GPS-collared gray wolves across …