As a Texas senator summoned the F.B.I. to round up Democrats, the redistricting war that began in Texas was spreading, with California aiming at five Republican House seats.

Rep. Kevin Kiley (R-Calif.) said he plans to introduce legislation on Tuesday that would ban all middecade redistricting efforts nationwide and nullify any new maps approved before the 2030 census.… ...

What Happens Next The California High-Speed Rail Authority is expected to submit an updated business plan and comprehensive funding strategy to lawmakers in 2026.

California crab fishermen successfully used ropeless fishing gear to catch $1.4 million worth of Dungeness crab while avoiding whale entanglements.

A wildfire that started Friday exploded over the weekend in Central California, burning over 65,000 acres, according to Cal Fire, with incoming warm weather possibly making it even harder to fight ...

Gov. Gavin Newsom said Monday he plans to put new district lines in front of voters in a special election on Nov. 4, but only if Texas moves forward with its redistricting plans.

A woman was killed after being torn apart by a pack of stray dogs near a park in San Bernardino, authorities said.

Now, according to new data, international buyers — many of whom don’t reside in the U.S. at all — are setting their sights on California’s already-limited housing stock and paying for it ...

A massive wildfire is threatening hundreds of homes in central California after injuring at least three people Monday as it tore through Los Padres National Forest.The Gifford Fire scorched more ...

From wine country gems to coastal retreats, these are the 13 best small towns to visit in California, according to experts and locals.

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife said multiple wild pig's tissue turned blue in the Monterey County area after pesticide bait exposure.

The Gifford Fire in central California has expanded to become one of the state's largest active wildfires, burning over 72,000 acres and prompting widespread evacuation orders.