Why it matters: Missing among them will be delegates from the federal government of the U.S., including President Donald Trump. CA steps in: Filling the void are leaders from states and cities alike.

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This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. A string of early-season storms has ended California’s drought across much of the state, with Santa Barbara ...

A string of early-season storms that drenched Californians last week lifted much of the state out of drought and significantly reduced the risk of wildfires, experts say. It’s been the wettest ...

A new California law will use a "5-step test" to determine which children need booster seats while riding in a car.

Beginning February 1, 2026, California employers will be required to provide written notice of workers’ rights to each new employee upon hire, ...

This week, people from around the world descended on Belém, Brazil, a gateway to the Amazon rainforest. They’re there for the United Nations’ annual climate summit, called COP30, so-named for the 30 ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. To the editor: Kudos to Gov. Gavin Newsom for stepping up to fill the void that the Trump administration has left ...

A courageous Canadian father died attempting to save his 5-year-old daughter who was swept out to sea during California’s catastrophic flash flooding. Yuji Hu, from Calgary, Alberta, was with his wife ...