More than 41 million Americans across California, Nevada and Arizona are under flood watches on Wednesday amid a rare, high risk for excessive rainfall and flooding.

A major storm is lashing California with powerful winds and is set to deliver months’ worth of rain that could trigger debris flows and flash floods.

At least one person has died in Redding, California, because of the torrential rain and significant flooding as the state braces for worsening conditions this week. Redding Mayor Mike Littau confirmed the death in a Facebook update Sunday night.

A California public school policy barring teachers from informing parents about student gender identity changes was struck down by a federal judge on Monday.

The 2025-26 college football bowl schedule features just one game on Christmas Eve, and it takes place in the Aloha State. The Sheraton Hawaii Bowl 2025 will see the California Golden Bears facing the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors.

Here's what Californians need to know about whether grocery stores will be open or closed on Thursday, Dec. 25 this year.

California’s minimum wage is adjusted every year for inflation. Some cities have a higher wage floor and unions are advocating increases for specific industries.