Riding in a California truck bed is usually illegal—only allowed with FMVSS-approved restraints. Fines: $100, $200, $250.

Preliminary findings from an independent autopsy of Nolan Wells found the 18-year-old died of undetermined causes, his family ...

A state oversight board is investigating whether Rancho Mirage Councilman Steve Downs broke any rules in reporting his ...

Riverside County paid $495,000 to settle a lawsuit from a woman arrested by a sheriff's deputy who said he "owned" her home.

6 California small towns for a slow coastal escape: Cambria, Carmel-by-the-Sea, Solvang, Ojai, Carpinteria & Morro Bay.

Our summer video intern Savannah Vela recaps the latest SoCal news stories you might have missed last week. Savannah Vela ...

California's DROP lets residents delete personal data from 600+ brokers in one central request; fines apply. Daniella Segura.

A wildfire that broke out in Mead Valley, a community north of Perris and near March Air Reserve Base, spready to 140 acres Tuesday, July 21, before firefighters were able to stop its spread. The ...

California is gearing up to plug a major hole in the nation’s electric-vehicle landscape. With the federal $7,500 EV tax credit wiped out by President Donald Trump and Congress late last year, Gov.

The Coachella Valley should have some exceptional receivers in 2026. But the names might not be ones fans are familiar with — at least not yet. Some of the biggest name receivers in the valley last ...

An overview of California's new MyFirstEV rebate program offering significant savings for first-time electric vehicle buyers.

More than 100 California companies have been featured on TIME's "America's Best Companies of 2026" list, with three claiming the top spots and 26 more landing in the top 100. A total of 143 companies ...