California is a place unlike any other on the Globe. It boasts perhaps the greatest natural resources of any state along with shining high-tech industries. However, like many good economic stories, ...

When first-time visitors imagine California, one of the first things that comes to mind is likely the beach. One might envision bathing suit-clad beachgoers strolling down sunny California boardwalks ...

Is California failing? Half of the country thinks so. As Californians, we are often aware of how the rest of the nation perceives our state, and —shocker— it can be negative. Half of U.S. adults ...

The Golden State is so deep in quality and diverse golf, we extend our Best in State ranking here (which dates back to 1977) to 60 courses. Only Florida has more. Below you'll find our 2025-'26 ...

The Golden State gets its name for a reason. California's diverse cultural and geographical offerings, vibrant cities and critically acclaimed culinary scene are indeed the gold standard for travelers ...

DRIVING THE DAY — Democratic lawmakers have reached agreement on a budget deal, broadly falling in line with Gavin Newsom’s call to limit new spending and with his proposals for generating more ...

Rachel Williams has been an editor for nearly two decades. She has spent the last five years working on small business content to help entrepreneurs start and grow their businesses. She’s well-versed ...

RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KABC) -- In the span of two years, California's population has dropped by more than half a million people. Why? Well, there are a few reasons. The decision to leave were partly ...

Freelance writer Amanda C. Kooser covers gadgets and tech news with a twist for CNET. When not wallowing in weird gear and iPad apps for cats, she can be found tinkering with her 1956 DeSoto. The ...

SACRAMENTO, California — Gov. Gavin Newsom’s top climate adviser acknowledged Wednesday that President Donald Trump has been more effective than she anticipated at attacking California’s core climate ...

California has nine income tax rates, ranging from 1% to 12.3%. Learn more about how to calculate your bill, plus important deadlines. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our ...