• Letters to the Editor: Hate California? That says more about you than California

    To the editor: Your print edition front page on April 8 had two articles about worsening circumstances in California with regard to climate change and housing, and a piece explaining the reasons conservatives don’t like us. It seems to be the norm for folks (even our friends and members of our family) to think negatively about the state. In reality, it is probable that not living within a budget leads to people thinking California is too expensive; that not knowing people different than we are...

  • California Unemployment Spikes

    California saw applications for unemployment benefits rise for the week ending March 30, according to the Department of Labor—a signal that the jobs market may become more challenging amid a rise in the state's jobless rate.In the Golden State, the number of jobless claims increased by 2,147, the largest rise in the nation. Pennsylvania followed with 1,913 new claims, and Iowa with 1,383. Overall, for the week ending April 6, claims declined by 11,000 to 211,000, below what economist...

  • Wildfire weather and severe thunderstorms

    Hello everyone! As has been advertised for over a week, today will be an active day with a dryline setting up from north to south across the Central Oklahoma and Texas Panhandles. West of the dryline will be gusty parched westerly winds and a wildfire threat. East of the boundary will be a chance for []

  • California sober: what does it mean and is it good for you?

    Weed is becoming more mainstream, with more people exclusively using cannabis products – here’s what you need to know about being ‘California sober’Cannabis, now legal in 24 states, is a $40bn industry in America. That may not be much compared to the $260bn alcohol market, but a shift is afoot. As booze trends down, with young people drinking less and beer sales in decline, sales of marijuana are creeping upward, and weed is becoming more mainstream – favored by senior citizens and stressed-out...

  • California Economy Dropping in Rankings

    California's economy could fall from the fifth largest in the world to sixth place.

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    Best California King Mattresses for 2024

    We’ve tested and rated the best California king beds from top brands, and these are our favorites for 2024.

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    Best Internet Providers in Carlsbad, California

    There aren’t many options for home internet in Carlsbad, but most households have access to at least one good provider.

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    Rainstorm forecast to soak Northern California

    (FOX40.COM) -- Spring in the Sacramento Valley has been filled with clear skies and sunshine over the last few days, however, a stormy change is in the forecast. Beginning on Friday, 'the cooldown begins," according to FOX40's chief meteorologist Adam Epstein. On Thursday, it was 82 degrees in the Sacramento Valley, but by Friday, it's []

  • for tourists affected by wildfires last year

    Officials say that anyone who was evacuated from a hotel in Rhodes and had their holiday cut short is eligible to claim vouchers of up to 500 euros that will cover the cost of a week-long stay

  • California is poised for major earthquake THIS YEAR

    The Parkfield section of the fault has regular quakes, on average every 22 years. This region seems to make signature sounds before a major earthquake happens. But it's not making them now, even though the fault section is due a quake soon. READ MORE:

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    Best Internet Providers in Fontana, California

    Spectrum is the default option for most people in Fontana, but a lucky few have access to AT&T Fiber.

  • Wildfire nearly contained in Pottawatomie Co.

    TOPEKA (KSNT) - A fire that's scorched thousands of acres in Riley and Pottawatomie Counties is almost contained. Pottawatomie County Public Information Officer Becky Ryan says there was no reported injuries to livestock or people and no structures were damaged in the county. She said Fire Supervisor Jared Barnes is reporting the fire is now []