A former Gold Rush town northeast of Sacramento was named one of the best small towns in America in 2025. It was the only town in California to make the list.

From glamping in Big Sur to campsites close to San Francisco, here are 14 of the most beautiful beach camping spots in California.

While its more famous neighbors Big Basin and Big Sur steal the spotlight, Butano (pronounced “BYOO-tuh-noh,” not like the gas for your barbecue) quietly offers a perfect blend of accessibility and ...

On a two-day expedition down one of California’s most spectacular—and thrilling—waterways, David Amsden and his family try ...

A 3.4-magnitude earthquake struck near Manhattan Beach, CA, ... 2.9-magnitude quake hits Northern California, experts say. ‘Felt the house shake’ May 8, 2025 9:03 AM ...

Forgot Father's Day is right around the corner? Don't fret. There's still time to get these great gifts, all vetted by CNET's gifting experts.

Still, we hoped for the lights, but what we’re actually here for is an untypically deep dive into whether or not the new Volkswagen California camper is actually any good at big miles and random ...

A section of a 'quiet' beach was taped off by police after a Second World War explosive was found in the sand.

Sarah Beesley, fisheries biologist for the Yurok Tribe, walks up a fallen tree in land that will be returned to the Yurok Tribe, Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024, in Humboldt County, Calif. (AP Photo ...

The evidence of Petro Zailenko’s quiet legacy can be found all over this corner of the Northern California redwood forest. Signs throughout Hendy Woods State Park, nestled deep in Mendocino ...

MENDOCINO COUNTY, California (KPIX) — Authorities on the Northern California coast said a hitchhiker suspected of assaulting a driver who gave him a ride died after a confrontation with deputies ...

Authorities on the Northern California coast said a hitchhiker suspected of assaulting a driver who gave him a ride died after a confrontation with deputies Thursday night.