Kratom pills and drinks have been openly sold across California for years, but a recent crackdown by Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration is shutting down the sale of the popular painkillers, resulting in over 3,300 products seized in three weeks and $5 million worth of product taken off shelves.

California’s 2026 rail plan prioritizes the Central Valley line, starting service sooner and funding expansion via new revenue.

Auto insurance rates have surged because of high inflation and soaring vehicle repair costs in the car capital of the country.

Congressman Kevin Kiley has announced his plan to run in California's newly redrawn 6th district.

A convicted child molester’s release was halted by a last-minute arrest warrant after shocking parole transcripts revealed his ongoing sexual fantasies.

The Phillips 66 Los Angeles Refinery could be a test case for how the state and local governments should handle refinery closures, experts say.

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Yet another act has been announced for the 2026 central Pennsylvania summer concert circuit. Dauphin County, in partnership with Grand Rising Curations, has added a performance from California-formed rock band Slightly Stoopid to the Dauphin County Concert series lineup.