For the first time in six years, water is gushing through a unique spillway in Lake Berryessa, just north of San Francisco.

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Areas charred by last month's wildfires in Southern California now face a new threat from a powerful, but fast-moving Pacific ...

Areas charred by last month's wildfires in Southern California now face a new threat from a powerful, but fast-moving Pacific ...

Spring break starts in March for many California students. Depending on where you travel, your safety could be more at risk.

Australians have a soft spot for California. It is on our screens in TV and movies. For most of us travelling to the US ...

Just outside of Santa Cruz, this golden beach is a remote paradise. Stroll the vacant sands while watching surfers shred and ...

Areas charred by last month's wildfires in Southern California now face a new threat from a powerful, but fast-moving Pacific ...

Sure, it’s a touristy thing to do, but isn’t it why we travel — to experience a new place in all its ... or head further south to Chinatown (in picture). Here, dim sum spots (try Hang Ah Tea Room) and ...

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Enjoy winter sports at iconic ski resorts like Mammoth Mountain, Heavenly Ski and Northstar California ... wine producing hot spot. Considered Napa's more casual sibling, nearby Sonoma offers more ...