Editor's note: This page reflects news from Wednesday, Feb. 12. For the latest updates on the atmospheric river in California, read USA TODAY's coverage for Thursday, Feb. 13. SAN DIEGO ...

The strongest storm to impact parts of California in over a year has arrived and was drenching hundreds of miles of the state Thursday. Coastal areas and valleys in Southern California ...

A California city voted to criminalize “aiding” and “abetting” homeless camps Tuesday — an unusual move that advocates say could stifle help for people who need it. In addition to making ...

Seismologists are closely monitoring California's fault lines as concerns grow about the possibility that the "Big One" could happen soon. The "Big One" refers to a massive earthquake that could ...

As of Tuesday, the "Denmarkification" petition – which calls for the country of Denmark to buy the state of California – has collected more than 200,000 signatures. The petition comes in ...

Cases of the flu viruses continue to surge across the U.S. and California, placing a strain on healthcare systems and causing tens of millions of illnesses and thousands of deaths each year.

That’s the existential threat.” Their host was more measured. “I believe our system is durable,” California Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta said. “We are being stress tested, but we’re durable.” ...

Now they are going to the University of California, Berkeley. Federal and state officials say the temporary sites for processing hazardous waste pose no threat, but residents are worried about ...