Where fires are spreading across California

The Sandy Fire in Ventura County comes as authorities also battle the Burro Fire and Santa Rosa Island Fire. See size, containment and fire maps.

California gas prices to spike ‘just before Memorial Day.’ What you’ll pay

If you’re planning a road trip for Memorial Day weekend, be ready for higher prices at the pump. Gas experts say drivers could face some of the most expensive fuel prices of the year as summer travel season begins.

Map: California’s biggest wildfire of the year was started by rescue flares in national park

The island has been closed to visitors, and all non-fire staff were evacuated on Sunday, the National Park Service said.

High winds lead to fire, power outage and death in Northern California

Strong gusts of wind over the weekend have led to power outages, a vegetation fire and at least one death in the Bay Area.

California trans athlete podium controversy ignites outrage among politicians, activists

A CIF girls' track meet in California sparked national controversy after trans athlete AB Hernandez swept three jumping events at section finals.

Largest fire ever recorded on Santa Rosa Island endangers 'gem of California coast'

A wildfire sparked by the flare of a shipwrecked mariner has burned nearly a fifth of Santa Rosa Island and marks what officials called the largest blaze recorded on the island in modern history.

The candidate for California governor nobody’s talking about: Barack Obama

Alameda resident Barack Denzel Obama Shaw represents one of the most unique names on Californian’s primary ballot in 2026

These candidates for California schools chief want to oversee education for nearly 6 million students

We asked candidates to weigh in on how to teach reading, AI and cellphone use in schools, and student vaccination.