Imagine a train ride, rolling across the countryside, through the mountain passes, and through historic towns. While these images may be what Americans commonly experienced when traveling 100 years ...

Amtrak’s westbound California Zephyr route passes by Donner Lake in Truckee, Calif., on the final day of the journey. The friendly competition began during happy hour Sunday, minutes after the Amtrak ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Robert W. Wood is a tax lawyer focusing on taxes and litigation. California has long been the land of high taxes. It’s top 13.3% ...

Passengers say the journey on Amtrak’s Southwest Chief is worth it: no TSA lines, ground-level scenery spanning deserts and ...

Two Fantasy 5 players in California won $80,308 each by splitting the $160,000 grand prize, lottery officials say. The tickets matched five winning numbers in the drawing Monday, Nov. 24, the ...

Picture a curtain lifting in an open window, not from force, but from invitation. That movement — is the essence of a “zephyr.” From poetry to ship names to high-fashion textiles, “zephyr” has drifted ...

Holiday travelers traversing California on Interstate 5 will have the chance to take a break at one of the state’s most popular stopover destinations on the eve of a project that is expected to leave ...

Two Fantasy 5 players in California won $91,349 each by hitting the grand prize, lottery officials say. The tickets matched five winning numbers in the drawing Saturday, Nov. 22, the California State ...

There is no lack of winter events in and near Stanislaus County, from tree lightings to festivals. The spirit of the season is in full swing. And one of the great things about living in the valley is ...

A Sacramento County dog picked up thousands of miles from home after he went missing five years ago was reunited with his family on Wednesday. "He disappeared from the neighborhood and the owner kept ...