In a wide-ranging ruling that could have larger implications for public interest lawsuits throughout California, the 5th District Court of Appeal reversed a preliminary injunction that had required water in the Kern River through the heart of Bakersfield.

Madera police believe the suspect in the shooting drove miles from his home in Tulare County before carrying out the attack at a Walgreens.

At least seven Fresno-area healthcare workers lost their jobs recently, with more challenges expected to emerge in the coming days.

Amid widespread fears Merced County officials were looking to privatize public libraries, one county official has confirmed the topic was discussed with a company.

California’s nation-leading agriculture industry pumps more than 180 million pounds of pesticides into fields each year. Now, a notification system will alert residents when some of those pesticides are applied near homes and schools.