Southern California’s famous “car culture” began in the earliest days of the automobile, and the love affair has spawned an impressive list of “firsts” in the automotive world. The first ...

Californians drive through clouds of opportunity and enthusiasm. We rushed to the state in the 1840s and ’50s to find gold. We loved the beach and popularized surf culture. We built space rockets, ...

California appears to be a loser in the culture wars when it comes to interstate migration flows. Folks who talk about leaving the Golden State – or actually depart – say they no longer feel ...

California, a state known for its diverse attractions and vibrant culture, offers various experiences for locals and visitors alike. From the luxury estates of celebrities to the serene escapes in ...

A new study argues that human culture — including religion, politics and war — influences how wildlife evolves in cities. In Los Angeles, factors such as policing, zoning, and local values and ...

January 8, 2026 - It's time for John Fensterwald's annual predictions for what's in store for education in 2026. A 10-year-old girl was called a “slave” by a classmate in Orange County. Bay Area high ...

For decades, biologists have studied how cities affect wildlife by altering food supplies, fragmenting habitats and polluting the environment. But a new global study argues that these physical factors ...