California

California Wildfire Smoke Causes Drop in Solar Energy Production

California wildfire smoke hindered the state's solar energy production, with a drop of nearly a third this month.
Disney to lay off workers at California and Florida theme parks

Disney to Lay Off 28,000 at Its California, Florida Parks

The Walt Disney Co. said on Tuesday its plans to lay off 28,000 workers division at its theme parks in California and Florida.
CA Wildfire Smoke Could Cause Premature Deaths, New Research Says

CA Wildfire Smoke Could Cause Premature Deaths, New Research Says

Wildfire smoke may cause 3,000 premature deaths due to ravaged historic wildfires in California throughout August and September, as per the new research from Stanford University academics.
Caifornia Gov. Newsom signed a new law requiring the state to house transgender inmates based on their gender identity

California Gov. Newsom Signs New Law Requiring Trans Inmates to Be Housed Based on Gender Identity

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a new law on Saturday, which requires the state prison to house gender inmates based on their gender identity.
California Getting Ready for Power Shutoffs and Hot, Windy Weekend

California Is Getting Ready for Power Shutoffs and Hot, Windy Weekend

California firefighters are getting ready for hot, dry, and windy weather in the state's northern and central areas this weekend that may fan the blazes of some major wildfires or ignite new ones.

Next Round of $300 Weekly Jobless Aid in California to Start Next Week

Millions of unemployed people in California will receive a $300 per week jobless aid boost starting on Monday, Sept. 28.
Phased Reopening of the Downtown Disney District

Disneyland Urges California Governor to Reopen Theme Parks

Disneyland executives are demanding California Governor Gavin Newsom to allow the state's theme parks to reopen.
Hard Hit Imperial County Struggles With Surge In COVID-19 Cases In California

California to Pause New Unemployment Claims for Two Weeks

The California Employment Development Department (EDD) said it would not accept new unemployment claims for the next two weeks.

California Family Accuses Kamala Harris of Trespassing on Their Fire-Ravaged Property

A California family, who was affected by the raging wildfires in the state, has accused vice presidential candidate Kamala Harris of allegedly trespassing on their fire-ravaged property to stage a photo-op.

California Expands Family Leave Protections for Small Business Workers

A new California law signed by Governor Gavin Newsom will now expand family leave protections of small business workers.
Wildfires In Oregon Force Mass Evacuations And Threaten Hundreds Of Structures

California, Oregon Wildfires Nearly 100% Contained

California and Oregon residents who suffered greatly from the dangerous wildfires are starting to get good news - some blazes are nearly contained.
Wildfires Rage in Oregon

Wildfire Smoke from Oregon, California Drifts to East Coast

Wildfire smoke from the West Coast has now drifted as far as the East Coast, giving residents hazy skies and unusual sunrises.
Wildfires In Oregon Force Mass Evacuations And Threaten Hundreds Of Structures

West Coast Winds Seen to Fuel the Spread of Wildfires

Some areas in the West Coast were issued a "red flag warning" by the U.S. National Weather Service (NWS), as high winds threaten to spread scorching wildfires further.

Newsom Signs Law Allowing Inmate Fire Crews to Become Professional Firefighters

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a new bill on Friday, allowing inmate firefighters on the front lines to become professional firefighters after they are released from prison.

California to Give Tax Breaks to Small Businesses

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed three laws on Wednesday intended to boost struggling small businesses in the state.
California Wildfire

Could the Family Behind the Gender Reveal Party in California Be Liable in Wildfire?

The wildfire in the El Dorado Ranch Park in Yucaipa is determined to have been started at a gender reveal party. Is the family involved could be held liable?
Evacuation Orders Lifted Around Napa County As Weather Aids In Containment Of LNU Lightning Complex

California National Forests to Close Due to Extreme Fire Threat

Several national forests in California are set to close on Monday because of dangerous fire threats all over the state.
Gender Reveal Party Causes Wildfire in El Dorado, California

Gender Reveal Party Causes Wildfire in El Dorado, California

A supposed to be exciting gender reveal became a frightening moment as it turned out to be the cause of wildfire burning in California.
Apple Fire In Southern California Forces Evacuations

Newsom Declares State of Emergency in Five California Counties

California Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency due to wildfire in five counties on Sunday.
Wildfire

Fast-Spreading Wildfire Traps At Least 1,000 People

The fast-spreading wildfire near Central California's Mammoth Pool Reservoir in the Sierra National Forest trapped at least 1,000 people.

Majority of Latino Voters in California Are Certain to Vote in November

Around 73 percent of Latino voters in California said they are certain to vote in November, according to poll results.
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