California Secretary of State Shirley Weber has approved a campaign to gather signatures petitioning for a vote on whether the Golden State should leave the U.S. and become an independent country.

The visit came the day after a new ballot initiative asking voters whether the state should become an independent country was cleared by the California Secretary of State's office to begin ...

NOWHERE. WELL, A GROUP WANTING CALIFORNIA TO SECEDE FROM THE UNITED STATES IS TRYING TO GET THE ISSUE ON THE BALLOT. STATE ATTORNEY GENERAL SAYS A GROUP HAS BEEN CLEARED TO START GATHERING ...

But other top cops across the state said the law adds even more tension between Trump’s immigration plans and California’s sanctuary law. “It just adds more fuel to the fire of confusion ...

Interstate 5, which runs the length of California, was closed between Bakersfield and Santa Clarita because of snow. The state's Department of Public Transportation told motorists to use the 101 ...

Beaches, lakes, forests, mountains and deserts all sit side by side within the state's borders. Amid its natural wonders, California is also home to several wine regions, Michelin-starred ...

and diverse voices that are helping to shape the state and beyond. Don’t just follow the conversation. Be part of it with Essential California. Look for it in your inbox each morning Monday ...

Even before the latest blazes, California officials warned that an emergency state insurance fund was in trouble, while private insurers dropped coverage. Damages are now estimated to reach up to ...

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