Both patrollers were hospitalized, with one sustaining serious injuries, the resort said Friday morning.
From fiery ocean sunsets to bobcats to egrets to vineyards to the Golden Gate Bridge, here are some incredible images you shared with us.
Here are California's headlines you might have missed while you were prepping for the holiday.
Californians received awards, saved lives, won lotteries and more. Patch curated some of this year's positive and uplifting stories.
From helping former gang members to trying to rid the world's oceans of plastic, these nonprofits work year-round.
If won, the jackpot would become the fourth-largest lottery prize in U.S. history.
It took about 30 minutes to remove the owl.
From mortuary mishaps, cult murder cases, neon blue pigs and a Labubu heist, Patch reported on this year's strangest happenings.
"She led a fully packed life and was ready to leave," her family wrote on social media Sunday.
The estimated jackpot is the 12th largest lottery jackpot in American pick.
The AARP released its 2025 rankings of the top communities, and one California city leads the list, which includes four Golden State cities.
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The jackpot could soar even higher before Saturday night’s drawing.
A solar storm is expected to power the lights across many northern states, and maybe even California, according to a news report.
The jackpot for Monday's drawing is the seventh-largest jackpot in the history of the Powerball game.
WalletHub considered entertainment and recreation, nightlife and parties, and costs.
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Air travelers who haven’t yet gotten their REAL IDs will be charged a fee beginning in February.
This wealthy, coastal town said their pickleball scene became a "madhouse."
December 2025 is ideal for night sky viewing in California with the final supermoon of the year known as the Cold Moon or Child Moon.
A new study suggests city raccoons’ steady access to human garbage may be making them increasingly tolerant of people.
A vintage blue VW bus became an unlikely symbol of resilience after it survived a California wildfire and made its public debut this week.
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The quake hit at 9:54 a.m., about five miles west of Templeton, according to USGS.
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After the baby and mom became separated, she determinedly followed the rescuers' boat as when they blasted audio of the pup crying.
A judge cited a playbook of initiating civil rights investigations to justify cutting funding to bring universities "to their knees."
The massive jackpot grew after no one matched all six numbers in Tuesday's drawing.
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The Golden State ​is losing residents faster than any other state in the​ country, according to a new report.
The longest federal government shutdown on record is curtailing and outright canceling parades, ceremonies and other Veterans Day events.
The massive jackpot, which has a cash value of $391.7 million, grew after no one matched all six numbers in Tuesday's drawing.
As daylight hours dwindle, Californians will adjust their clocks soon. Here's what to expect and when.
The chemical that causes the smell is also prevalent in the smell of vomit and rancid butter.
WalletHub compared 182 cities across three key dimensions: home and community safety, natural-disaster risk, and financial safety.
Social Security recipients in California will get a cost of living increase in 2026. See what it means for monthly payments.
The financial burden of home and auto insurance premiums has ignited public outcry.
It's a potentially stunning season for the skies in the Golden State.
WalletHub released its 2025 Best Small Cities in America list. See where cities in California rank.
Millions of California households will see rebates on their October utility bills, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Wednesday.