But California state agencies still had to spend nearly $1.8 billion putting out wildfires that killed dozens of people and destroyed thousands of homes and businesses in 2017.

1. California joined the United States with the signing of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, which ended the Mexican-American War, in 1848. The U.S. paid Mexico $15 million for war damages. In turn ...

CALIFORNIA STUFF....Here in California we're not just voting for presidential candidates on Tuesday. We're also voting on a couple of initiatives. So what do I think of them? From my point of view ...

5 things to know about California's and other wildfires Forest management, climate change, and urban sprawl all contribute to wildfires. By Stephanie Ebbs. November 13, 2018, 5:26 AM.

California is entering its most dangerous time of year for wildfires, so we’ve listed five things residents in potential burn areas should keep in mind. 1. What is the wildfire outlook for 20… ...

California's new budget has some big incentives for college students. The budget includes two years of free tuition at community colleges across the Golden State.Here's what you need to know about ...

Story at a glance Much of California has been hit with triple-digit temperatures since the heat wave kicked off just before Labor Day weekend. The severe September heat wave prompted state energy o… ...

7 things to know about California’s drought Everything you ever wanted to know about California's devastating drought but were too afraid to ask.

Alex Padilla: 5 things to know about California’s new senator Gov. Gavin Newsom appointed Padilla to fill Sen. Kamala Harris’s seat as she becomes vice president ...

California appears headed for a record turnout in Tuesday’s election, and Joe Biden is expected to trounce President Donald Trump in the heavily Democratic state.