Take a drive from Santa Cruz to San Francisco and see all the best beaches and state parks along the famous Highway 1.

The iconic red letters of the Thrift Town sign have become something of a beacon for bargain hunters throughout Northern ...

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Snow levels at this time of year help water managers determine how much water will be available through the dry season.

Forget sandy beaches and overcrowded tourist traps—the ultimate spring break adventure might be hidden in plain sight at Superior Thrift Store in Stockton, California, where retail therapy meets ...

These are among the new titles released by Bay Area and Northern California writers, listed in alphabetical order by author names: "Foghorn: The Nearly True Story of a Small Publishing Empire" by ...

So, if immersing yourself in true crime stories makes you feel a little bit braver or a little bit more prepared, then have at it. From nonfiction books about shocking robberies and serial killers to ...

Northern Californians can breathe ... However, drought maps also reported parts Southern California are in extreme drought, boosting fire risk this spring. That’s after Southern California ...

With the release of its fourth and final round of color-coded hazard maps on Monday morning, California’s firefighting agency is showing just how much of the state is prone to wildfire ...

A fresh splash of crimson juts east of Chico like a fresh wound. With the release of its fourth and final round of color-coded hazard maps on Monday morning, California’s firefighting agency is ...