El Niño is back: What a ‘very strong’ climate pattern could mean for California this winter

Forecasters brace for a powerful El Niño, more water pipes burst in Venice and Hollywood and more big stories.

Tropical Storm Elida to bring moisture and heat to California this week

Despite being hundreds of miles off the coast, the weakening tropical storm will mean higher temperatures and occasional ...

Permanent daylight saving time may be coming to California. What could it mean for you?

More winter light for Californians, 17 million gallons of water spilled into West Hollywood and more big stories ...

Super El Niño charging ‘full steam ahead,' potentially drenching California like never before

A record-strong El Niño could bring communities wetter winters, higher snow lines, intense atmospheric rivers, and elevated ...

California wealth charts a quieter path to Florida as Gulf Coast enters multibillion-dollar boom

Tech IPO millionaires and longtime California families are trading homelessness and high taxes for Gulf Coast Florida's ...

USA250: 10 greatest college athletes from California

As part of USA TODAY Sports' USA 250 initiative, here's a look at the top 10 greatest college athletes to play in the state ...

Last Year’s California Fires Destroyed Many Cars. Their Owners Are Still Recovering.

People in and around Altadena don’t want to give up on their beloved cars. Some have been resurrected and some turned into ...

Newsom's "competitive bid" diaper deal wasn't. California's budget includes dozens of similar no-bid exemptions.

Gov. Gavin Newsom said the $6.2 million Baby2Baby contract "went through a competitive bidding process." State records reveal it didn't. CBS California Investigates found dozens of similar no-bid ...