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Catch up with the latest CA consumer and business news, plus under-the-radar stories and the week's best sales and freebies.

Powerball Jackpot Rises To $1.1 Billion For Monday's Drawing

The estimated jackpot is the 12th largest lottery jackpot in American pick.

These 4 CA Restaurants Serve The Country's Best Dishes: New Ranking

Dishes at four California restaurants were named among the 23 best in the country, according to a New York Times list.

Iconic CA Mall May Shutter, The Latest Among These Major Golden State Mall Closures

An economic study suggests there are only 1,200 malls left in the United States, down 90 percent in 15 years.

CA Community Ranked Nation's Best Place To Live For Older Adults

The AARP released its 2025 rankings of the top communities, and one California city leads the list, which includes four Golden State cities.

Newsom, CA Dems Slam Trump For Fake Quake Alert Debacle, Demanding Answers

Citing funding cuts, Gov. Newsom called the alert part of a broader "pattern of neglect and incompetence" from the Trump administration.

New Year’s Eve 2025 In Northern CA: Dinner Cruise, Comedy Shows, Singles Events And More

A Patch guide to ring in the new year with a ton of fun events in the Bay Area and beyond.

Trafficked Teen Rescued | Costco Controversy | 6 Hurt In Explosion | Porch Pirates Caught: Patch PM

ALSO: Wounded Squirrel Rescued; Youth Charity Exec Took Money For 49ers Seats: DOJ; Teen Car Thieves Caught; 120 Drivers Cited In One Town.

Powerball Jackpot Hits $1B: When To Buy Tickets In CA For Next Drawing

The jackpot could soar even higher before Saturday night’s drawing.

Fair Media Council Launches National Survey on News and Democracy

Residents invited to weigh in on how news shapes democracy today. Respond by Jan. 31.

These CA Hospitals Are Ranked Among Best For Maternity Care

U.S. News has been evaluating hospitals that provide labor and delivery service since 2021, and this year evaluated a record 901 hospitals.

Porn Ads Target CA Secretary Of State Website: Report

An investigation was ongoing, the Los Angeles Times reported.

Home Insurance Premiums Are Up 150% In This CA County: Check Yours

See how much median annual home insurance premiums in your county have changed since 2014, as reported by the San Francisco Chronicle.

As California Prisons Face ‘Wave' Of Sex Assault Lawsuits, New Audit Highlights Slow Discipline

A new report on discipline in California prisons highlights slow handling of several sex assault cases filed against officers.

Only 1 CA City Is Increasing Sales Tax In The New Year

Several cities are set to see sales taxes go up later in 2026.

Northern Lights May Be Visible In CA Tonight: Report

A solar storm is expected to power the lights across many northern states, and maybe even California, according to a news report.

Shooting Death Of Powerful CA Farmer's Wife Spurs Investigation: Report

Kerri Ann Abatti was found in her home suffering from a gunshot wound. She died on the way to the hospital.

CA's Drinking Water Supply, Roads, And Power Grid Earn Failing Grades

The Golden State received a C- grade, with some of the worst marks for waterways, energy, bridges and roads.

Powerball Jackpot Grows To $875M In CA

The jackpot for Monday's drawing is the seventh-largest jackpot in the history of the Powerball game.

Highly Contagious Norovirus Spreading Rapidly In CA: What To Know

Norovirus cases typically spike after the holidays, but the number of new cases in November showed a notable increase, according to data.

California Students With Disabilities Face ‘Terrifying' Special Ed Cuts After Trump Changes

Trump has cut funding to Medicaid, which pays for many services for students with disabilities. He also gutted the Office of Civil Rights.

CA Students Form Human Swastika On Football Field, Post Hitler Quote: Reports

An image of the eight students circulated online, along with a 1939 antisemitic quote by Adolf Hitler.

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These Are The Most Fun Cities In CA In 2025: Report

WalletHub considered entertainment and recreation, nightlife and parties, and costs.

1 Dead, Nearly 2 Dozen Sickened In CA Poisoning Outbreak Linked To Mushrooms

Nearly two dozen people were sickened in a recent outbreak of amatoxin poisoning linked to wild mushrooms.

Outbreak Prompts CA Shelter To Put Down Hundreds Of Dogs As Pet Vaccine Skepticism Spreads

As federal officials roll back recommendations for human vaccines, veterinarians are seeing vaccine skepticism among their patients' owners.

New Details On $1K 'Trump Accounts' For CA Babies

The plan applies to children born through the calendar years of the Trump administration.

9 CA Eateries Among Best New Restaurants In America, New List Says

“These are the places you hate to leave, but when you do, you leave full,” Esquire said.

60 CA Hospitals Among Best In U.S. In New Forbes Ranking

Forbes' first-ever Top Hospitals list ranked these Golden State hospitals among the best in the nation.

Audit Shows California State Hospitals, Prisons Rely On Costly Contract Labor Amid Soaring Staff Vacancies

The audit determined that vacancy rates at the facilities have grown significantly since July 2019.

These U.S. Cities Have Seen The Biggest Rent Increases Since 2020

Since 2019, rents nationally have risen 1.5 times faster than wages on average, according to real estate brokers Zillow and StreetEasy.

Home For The Holidays? Take In These 10 Northern CA Events

A Patch guide to festive holiday events for December in the Bay Area and beyond.

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Iconic American Brand Struggles, Shuttering Dealerships In CA

"I'm a dealer, and I hate to admit this, but there are too many dealers for the number of new vehicles that are being sold today."

Massive Cheese Recall Includes CA, Products Sold At Walmart, Target, Aldi

Among the dozens of brands affected by the recall are Target’s Good & Gather, Walmart’s Great Value and Happy Farms by Aldi.

Stockton Victim's Tearful Father Recounts Horror Of Birthday Party Mass Shooting

“Everybody running off and my son is just sitting there crawling, just trying to get up,” Patrick Peterson said to ABC10 of his 14-year-old.

National Retailer Closing 20 Locations, Laying Off 900 Workers: What It Means For CA

Layoffs are expected to begin this month, according to the company.

New CA Law To Trigger Big Change For Grocery Shopping In 2026

While the state technically implemented this ban more than 10 years ago, lawmakers hope this new law will close a "nasty loophole."

A CA Family Was About To Cut The Cake When Gunfire Erupted At A Toddler's Birthday Party

“I actually thought it was my balloons popping. It was gunshots," said Patrice Williams, the birthday girl's mother.

Rapper Shot At Children’s Birthday Party Massacre Is Now Hiding In Fear: Report

He and his wife were both shot at the deadly birthday party shooting.