USA Today recently named two California cities the Best Small Towns in the West, including the No. 1 overall in the survey.

Pismo Beach has once again captured the spotlight, earning a nomination for "Best California Beach Town" in the 2025 USA ...

I've visited over 50 cities on the West Coast, and recommend visiting small coastal towns like Avila Beach, California and ...

We're highlighting some incredible small-town destinations that run the gamut of California's uniquely varied landscapes, including mountain towns, secluded coastal communities, valley gems and more.

The extremely rare disease, which is spread by rodents, claimed the life of Gene Hackman's wife, Betsy Arakawa, in New Mexico in February.

A once-glamorous resort was rusting away in the California desert. Then, three friends brought it—and the entire town­—back ...

Nearly 2,000 people turned out at Cuesta College on Tuesday night for a town hall from California Sen. Adam Schiff and Rep. Salud Carbajal, who answered a range of questions about how they are ...

The community was established in the 1850s on the northeastern edge of Stanislaus County. Home to the longest covered bridge ...

The accolades keep piling up for the Danish Capital of America, as Solvang, California was named the Best Small Town in the West by USA Today. Last week, the Denmark-inspired tourism hub in Santa ...