California Warns of Surge in FasTrak Text Message Scams
Attorney General Rob Bonta alerts Californians about fraudulent text messages impersonating FasTrak toll collection system to steal financial information. Officials emphasize that legitimate toll agencies never send text notifications to non-accountholders and urge drivers to verify charges through official websites only.
California's Potential End to Daylight Saving Time: How It Would Reshape Daily Life
California's proposed switch to permanent standard time could dramatically alter daily schedules across the state. The change would bring extremely early summer sunrises, earlier evening darkness year-round, and require significant adjustments to residents' routines.
California's Quirkiest Road Trips: A Year of Offbeat Festivals in 2025
From date-tasting extravaganzas to watermelon seed-spitting contests, California's festival calendar offers unique celebrations beyond mainstream events. Discover 12 distinctive local festivals worth road-tripping to each month, showcasing the state's diverse culture and traditions.
California's Ultimate Year-Round Adventure Guide: 12 Monthly Must-Do Experiences
Discover California's most captivating experiences with this month-by-month guide to the Golden State's natural wonders and outdoor adventures. From whale watching in San Diego to bouldering in Joshua Tree, explore twelve unforgettable activities perfectly timed throughout the year.
California Pioneers Groundbreaking Textile Recycling Law to Combat Fashion Waste
California becomes the first U.S. state to mandate textile companies' responsibility for product lifecycle through comprehensive recycling programs. The landmark legislation requires manufacturers to establish free collection systems by 2026, targeting the state's massive 1.2 million tons of annual textile waste.
Testing Reveals Surprising Pesticide Levels in Both Legal and Illegal Cannabis Products
Recent analysis challenges assumptions about cannabis safety in California, finding similar pesticide contamination rates across legal and illegal markets. Testing reveals regulatory gaps and unexpected safety concerns in both sectors, suggesting neither legal status nor current oversight guarantees product purity.
Climate Change Intensifies California Forest Fires, Leading to Unprecedented Tree Loss
New research reveals California wildfire severity has increased 30% since the 1980s, causing accelerated tree mortality across the state. Climate change is pushing fires into previously resistant regions, threatening iconic forests and potentially transforming ecosystems.
California's Innovative Homelessness Strategy Shows Promise with Lowest Growth Rate Nationwide
California emerges as a national leader in addressing homelessness, achieving a mere 3% increase compared to the 18% national surge. The state's comprehensive approach, including expanded shelter capacity and innovative programs like CARE Court, demonstrates particular success in reducing veteran homelessness.
Record-Breaking $1.22 Billion Mega Millions Ticket Sold in California
A single winning ticket for the fifth-largest Mega Millions jackpot in history was sold at a Circle K store in Cottonwood, California. The $1.22 billion prize ends a 30-drawing streak without winners, with the lucky ticket holder facing the choice between annual payments or a $549.7 million lump sum.
Historic California Piers Face Existential Threat from Climate Change
Recent storms have caused multiple pier closures and millions in damage along California's coast, exposing the vulnerability of these century-old structures to climate change. Scientists warn that increasingly unpredictable weather patterns are creating unprecedented challenges for coastal infrastructure.