SANTA CRUZ, Calif. — DeLaveaga Elementary has been named a California Distinguished School by the California Department of Education for exceptional student performance and achievement.

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So far this legislative session, California Democrats in the state Senate have teased a package of bills that will supposedly cut down the expensive cost of living in the Golden State — the tip ...

In an Instagram video posted on Wednesday, the department identified the man as Alejandro Acosta Oliveros, 45, of Santa Ana, California. Alejandro Acosta Oliveros (Santa Ana PD) Police confirmed ...

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He did not play in any games for the Bulldogs. Now, Rashada is returning to Northern California to play for Sacramento State, which has applied to move up to the FBS level of college football.

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Santa Monica is a very walkable part of town, and you can also explore the area by bicycle (a few of the best California tours offer guided cycling trips along the beach). One of the most scenic ...

U.S. News Insider Tip: Rent an e-bike at one of the shops on the Santa Monica Pier and spend the afternoon riding 3 miles (one way) along the Marvin Braude Bike Trail to Venice Beach. Stop for ...

Today in history on April 25, 1933, Santa Clarita Valley leader and inaugural planning commissioner, Louis Brathwaite, was born in New York City. Louis Brathwaite’s influence started off with ...