Placer County Student Wins California State Spelling Bee

Photo courtesy of Placer County Office of Education PLACER COUNTY, CA (MPG) - Eighty-nine students from across the state competed at the State Elementary and Junior High Spelling Bee, hosted by the San Joaquin County Office of Education.  Spelling …

California approves State Farm’s request for 17% premium increase for homeowners

The Longest Light Rail Line On Earth Is In California (And You Likely Never Even Realized It)

Light rail systems are one of the most pleasant ways to travel, quickly making it one of the most iconic forms of public transit. A close sibling of trams, light rail travels at higher speeds and often has its own right of way on fixed rails. Because it is …

Large Tree Crashes Onto Car In California, Md.; Occupants Escape With No Injuries

CALIFORNIA, Md. – Emergency crews responded Tuesday evening after a large tree fell onto a vehicle in the area of Saint Andrews Church Road and Wildewood Parkway. The incident was reported around 5:50 p.m. on May 13. Upon arrival, first responders found …

Lionel Messi arrives in Bay Area as fans await his potential debut in California

Lionel Messi, one of the greatest soccer players of all time, has arrived in the Bay Area to potentially play for the first time in California. The San Jose Earthquakes will host Lionel Messi and Inter Miami on Wednesday at PayPal Park. Kickoff is …

California insurance commissioner signs off on State Farm emergency rate hike

California’s insurance commissioner on Friday gave his approval to an emergency rate hike for State Farm customers.Commissioner Ricardo Lara on Tuesday cited a decision by a Department of Insurance administrative law judge that blessed a 17% interim rate …

In California, Tribes Make Strides on Coastal and Marine Stewardship

"My ancestors were scientists before the word ‘scientist’ came into their lives.” Those are the words of Jaytuk Steinruck in a recent video highlighting the work of the Tribal Marine Stewards Network (TMSN), a growing alliance of California Tribal …

Video: Mysterious 'Exploding Birds' Trouble California Neighborhood

Residents of a California neighborhood are at their wit's end over a weird mystery wherein dozens of birds have inexplicably died after landing on one particular power line. According to a local media report, the odd case started several months ago …

Rainbow Group Brings Sea Academy by Mermaid Magic to California Mermaid Convention

On May 17 and 18, Mermaid Magic will anchor an immersive pavilion at the Hagan Park Community Pool. RANCHO CORDOVA, CA (MPG) - Rainbow Group, the global content studio behind the hit animated Netflix series Mermaid Magic, will bring its beloved characters …

Mother Denim 101: A Guide to the Cult-Favorite Brand Reinventing California Cool

Born in Los Angeles, Mother was launched in 2010 by industry veterans Lela Becker and Tim Kaeding with a mission to do denim differently. Blending vintage with contemporary, the brand channels a bold, nostalgic spirit rooted in the carefree energy of 1970s …