Republican Steve Hilton has clinched his spot in this November’s election for California governor after earning enough votes to get second place behind Democrat Xavier Becerra.  Billionaire venture capitalist and Democrat Tom Steyer came within a few percentage points of Hilton but was ultimately unable to secure enough votes to move forward in the top-two primary.

Incumbent Rep. Doris Matsui, 81, will face progressive Democrat Mai Vang, 41, as a result of California's June 2 primaries.

A minor, 3.2-magnitude earthquake struck in Southern California on Tuesday, according to the United States Geological Survey. The temblor happened at 9:36 a.m. Pacific time about

According to the California Independent System Operator, utilities can turn off power when conditions such as high winds, extreme heat and dry vegetation increase the likelihood that electrical equipment could spark a wildfire.

For Spencer Pratt’s supporters, the last four days of the Los Angeles mayoral primary vote-counting and conclusion were like a gut punch delivered in slow motion.On election night, their candidate held a lead of roughly 40,

Swimming 900 miles won’t be “the worst way to spend four months,” Catherine Breed says — as long as the great whites, jellyfish and elephant seals leave her alone.

A couple sustained significant injuries during a black bear attack in California’s Sierra Nevada mountains, authorities said Tuesday