California

More than a year of digging by our NBC Bay Area Investigative Unit uncovers early warnings about California’s Next Generation 911 network and emergencies where help was delayed because of connectivity issues

Families celebrated the welcoming of their official new members on Wednesday during an adoption finalization event in San Bernardino.

Los Angeles police said “Gossip Girl” actor Chanel Banks was found safe after her reported disappearance days ago, but family members insist that the 36-year-old is still missing.

A powerful dust storm known as a haboob caused a vehicle pileup on a Central California highway, sending several people to hospitals with minor injuries, authorities said.

A Glendale man who owed his business partner $80,000 is accused of killing his colleague and his colleague’s wife’s before burning their bodies and torching their cars in two SoCal deserts, according to the Orange County District Attorney’s Office.

With winter just around the corner and snow starting to pile up in the Sierra Nevada, here’s a look at when Lake Tahoe ski resorts plan to open this season.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom plans to meet with the Biden administration this week to discuss issues that have been targeted in the past by President-elect Donald Trump. Raj Mathai talks to political analyst Larry Gerston on this.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom plans to meet with the Biden administration this week to discuss zero-emission vehicles and disaster relief — issues that have been targeted in the past by President-elect Donald Trump. Terry McSweeney speaks with political analyst Larry Gerston on this.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is heading to Washington this week to meet with the Biden administration. His office says he will push for state priorities on health care, disaster relief and climate. He is leaving Monday, days after the Democratic governor called for state lawmakers to convene a special session in protect California’s liberal policies ahead of President-elect Donald Trump’s...

New ‘daylighting’ law prohibits stopping or parking within 20 feet of any marked or unmarked crosswalk to improve safety on the roads.

Gas prices could soon rise as California aims to reach carbon emission goals in a state already dealing with some of the country’s highest costs at the pump.

California farmers have been devoting more land to pistachios, which are seen as hardier and more drought-tolerant in a state prone to dramatic swings in precipitation.

California air regulators voted to approve changes to a key climate program aimed at reducing planet-warming emissions that has a wide swath of critics and could increase gas prices statewide. Marianne Favro has the details.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has agreed to pay a fine for failing to report on time charitable donations that companies made on his behalf.

Gov. Gavin Newsom held a call with his political action committee on Friday to discuss the election and its potential implications for Californians. Jocelyn Moran reports.

Mount Rose Ski Resort opens this Friday, the first of this year’s ski season. Before heading up to the mountains, make sure to be prepared with transportation, gear and reservations.

Here’s a look at how the Bay Area and the rest of California voted in the 2024 presidential election.

People across the country, including parts of Northern California, reported receiving racist spam text messages in the days after the election. Bob Redell reports.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta announced Thursday that the state is prepared to defend its values against the challenges brought by a second Trump administration. Kris Sanchez reports.

People across the country, including parts of Northern California, reported receiving racist spam text messages in the days after the election.