Lev Facher covers the U.S. addiction and overdose crisis. Smoking marijuana can lead to markedly lower short-term alcohol use, according to a first-of-its-kind study that adds a new layer to the ...

When I was 12 years old, my sister was kidnapped from our bedroom and murdered. In the aftermath, I watched lawmakers use grieving families — ours included — to sell the public on legislative policies ...

Researchers in California have pinpointed an unexpected impact of climate change within the state: an increase in human-wildlife conflict due to prolonged, climate-exacerbated drought conditions.

The highest increases were seen in mountain lion, coyote and bobcat encounters. Researchers in California have pinpointed an unexpected impact of climate change within the state: an increase in ...

The aerial view looks west toward the the Patterson Reservoir and Patterson Pass-Alameda County Water Plant, located beside the South Bay Aqueduct, part of the California State Water Project in ...

California’s tax climate ranks near the bottom among all 50 states, according to a new State Tax Competitive Tax Index by the Tax Foundation. California ranks 48th, ahead of only New Jersey and New ...

of adults in California identify as Christians. Note: 2% did not answer the question. Figures may not sum to 100% due to rounding. Margin of error for 2023-24 figures ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. About 94% of California young people experience regular mental health challenges. Housing affordability, gun ...

A new WalletHub study ranked 182 U.S. cities on safety based on 41 different indicators. The study's criteria included home and community safety, natural disaster risk, and financial safety. Santa ...

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — A peer-reviewed study published in the Journal of Adolescent Health found that frequent cannabis use among 11th graders in California has been steadily rising after adult-use ...

The DIII-D tokamak at a General Atomics on the UC San Diego campus. (File photo courtesy of d3dfusion.org) A new economic study estimates that development of clean fusion energy in California could ...