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I live in California, and this is the No. 1 wine region in the country—and no, it's not Napa

With roughly a dozen wineries and tasting rooms just minutes apart, this Northern California valley is easy and fun to ...

Beach hazards statement affecting Northern California until Monday morning

At 4:15 a.m. on Friday, the NWS San Francisco CA released a beach hazards statement in effect until Monday at 9 a.m. The ...
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The Yosemite Firefall in Northern California May Be Visible Again This February

With California's wet winter, the Yosemite Firefall is a strong possibility for 2026. No reservations are required this year.

Doug LaMalfa, Northern California Republican Congressman, dies at 65

Northern California Rep. Doug LaMalfa dies at 65. Here’s his legacy, district changes, and what happens next for his House ...

Where does the California snowpack stand as January draws to a close

Ophelia Young looks at snowpack levels on Jan. 28.
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Tiny earthquakes reveal hidden faults under Northern California

By tracking swarms of very small earthquakes, seismologists are getting a new picture of the complex region where the San ...

Rare sight: Northern lights seen in Northern California

A few dozen people made their way to the Placerville Observatory on Monday night, hoping to catch a rare glimpse of the Northern Lights, which were visible only through a camera lens.