The deadly fire was first reported about 1:10 p.m. along the southbound side of the freeway at Stoddard Wells Road, according ...

A new online petition is proposing that the country of Denmark buy California for a trillion dollars. The man behind the push, Xavier Dutoit, started the “Denmarkification” website to make the ...

A California city voted to criminalize “aiding” and “abetting” homeless camps Tuesday — an unusual move that advocates say could stifle help for people who need it. In addition to making ...

A satirical petition ostensibly aiming to crowdfund a trillion dollars to allow Denmark to buy California has received more than 200,000 signatures. “Have you ever looked at a map and thought ...

Calico Ghost Town near Barstow will celebrate its 4th annual California Days event over Presidents Day weekend.

Editor's note: This page reflects news from Wednesday, Feb. 12. For the latest updates on the atmospheric river in California, read USA TODAY's coverage for Thursday, Feb. 13. SAN DIEGO ...

Crafters in 49 states, including California, may want to consider stocking up on supplies as fabric and craft chain Joann prepares to close more than half of its U.S. locations. The retailer ...

As of Tuesday, the "Denmarkification" petition – which calls for the country of Denmark to buy the state of California – has collected more than 200,000 signatures. The petition comes in ...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts 45 to 55 mph expected. Strongest winds expected this evening into early Friday. * WHERE...Apple and Lucerne Valleys ...

The deadly fire was first reported about 1:10 p.m. along the southbound side of the freeway at Stoddard Wells Road, according to the CHP.

THE BUZZ: AVOIDING COURTROOMS — California Democrats tried to turn their state into a safe haven for undocumented immigrants during Donald Trump’s first term. But since returning to office ...

Now they are going to the University of California, Berkeley. Federal and state officials say the temporary sites for processing hazardous waste pose no threat, but residents are worried about ...