Across California, CA|News|
GOP Group Seeks To Create New CA State: Report
The movement seeks to break the Golden State in two: "We intend to make California a great state again."
Kat Schuster, Patch Staff
Kat Schuster, Patch Staff
- Los Angeles, CA
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Across California, CA|News|
CA May Soon Get A New Holiday
The legislature approved a bill creating a new state holiday, and it's now waiting for Gov. Gavin Newsom's signature. What to know.
Kat Schuster, Patch Staff
Across California, CA|News|
CA Could Phase Out Forever Chemicals In Pans; Celebrity Chefs Are Pushing Back
California’s PFAS cookware ban heads to Gov. Newsom, as chefs including Rachael Ray and David Chang defend nonstick pans.
Kat Schuster, Patch Staff
Los Angeles|News|
SoCal Braces For Tropical Storm, End-Of-Summer Heat Wave
A monsoonal heat wave is arriving this week. What to know about how Tropical Storm Mario may affect Southern California.
Kat Schuster, Patch Staff
Across California, CA|News|
Ellen Degeneres Hit With Lawsuit; Accused Of T-Boning Driver: Reports
The suit comes after the television personality was accused of running a stop sign and causing a car crash.
Kat Schuster, Patch Staff
San Francisco, CA|News|
Bay Area To Sizzle In End-Of-Summer Heat Wave, Followed By Dry Lightning Storm
Temperatures will push into the upper 90s in some areas, and, combined with dry lightning strikes, will create an elevated fire danger.
Kat Schuster, Patch Staff
Banning-Beaumont, CA|News|
Body Found In Banning Drainage Ditch Spurs Investigation
Authorities are searching for answers after finding human remains in Banning.
Kat Schuster, Patch Staff
Palm Desert, CA|News|
Dust Pollution Summit To Be Held In Palm Desert: What To Know
The Coachella Valley has long been plagued by air-polluting dust. Experts, residents and officials will discuss solutions at AQMD's summit.
Kat Schuster, Patch Staff
Murrieta, CA|News|
Sword Attack Leads To Hours-Long Barricade, Arrest In Murrieta
A SWAT investigation that shut down a portion of Los Alamos Road on Thursday stemmed from a dispute that turned violent.
Kat Schuster, Patch Staff
Banning-Beaumont, CA|News|
Where To Pick Apples Near Banning, Beaumont: 2025 Guide
Apple picking season is here, and there are more than a dozen orchards offering family fun, including the Apple Butter Festival in SoCal.
Kat Schuster, Patch Staff
Palm Desert, CA|News|
Where To Pick Apples Near Palm Desert: 2025 Guide
Apple picking season is here, and there are more than a dozen orchards offering family fun, including the Apple Butter Festival in SoCal.
Kat Schuster, Patch Staff
Murrieta, CA|News|
Where To Pick Apples Near Murrieta: 2025 Guide
Apple picking season is here, and there are more than a dozen orchards offering family fun, including the Apple Butter Festival in SoCal.
Kat Schuster, Patch Staff
Lake Elsinore-Wildomar, CA|News|
Where To Pick Apples Near Lake Elsinore: 2025 Guide
Apple picking season is here, and there are more than a dozen orchards offering family fun, including the Apple Butter Festival in SoCal.
Kat Schuster, Patch Staff
Temecula, CA|News|
Where To Pick Apples Near Temecula: 2025 Guide
Apple picking season is here, and there are more than a dozen orchards offering family fun, including the Apple Butter Festival in SoCal.
Kat Schuster, Patch Staff
Palm Desert, CA|News|
'Brutal' Palm Springs Grocery Store Assault Leads To Arrest Of Two Men: Police
Police believe the violent assault with a deadly weapon was gang-related.
Kat Schuster, Patch Staff
Lake Elsinore-Wildomar, CA|News|
3 Arrested Amid RivCo Police Chase, String Of Burglaries
Three were arrested this week in connection with at least seven burglaries throughout Riverside County.
Kat Schuster, Patch Staff
Temecula, CA|News|
Temecula Board Drops Controversial Trans Locker Room Proposals After Public Outcry
A highly contentious meeting this week concluded with a vote to preserve student privacy.
Kat Schuster, Patch Staff
Lake Elsinore-Wildomar, CA|News|
Lake Elsinore's Emergency Preparedness Fair Is This Weekend
What to know about this free family outing, where attendees can experience hands-on emergency demonstrations and explore life-saving tools.
Kat Schuster, Patch Staff
Banning-Beaumont, CA|News|
Crew To Blame For Deadly Helicopter Crash Over Cabazon, Feds Determine
Federal investigators have determined that a pilot error caused the midair crash that killed three firefighters near Cabazon in 2023.
Kat Schuster, Patch Staff
Murrieta, CA|News|
Police Investigation Spurs Road Closure In Murrieta
Sirens rang throughout Murrieta on Thursday afternoon as officers urged residents to avoid an area.
Kat Schuster, Patch Staff
