An urgent alert of a 5.9-magnitude earthquake in the Reno, Nevada, area sparked panic among Californians — but it turned out the temblor never happened. The alert, which also reached people living in ...

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 ...

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 ...

It’s a shame that Ford can’t fill 5,000 jobs that pay $120,000 a year (Letters, Nov. 25). But what an opportunity for the company to establish a school to train mechanics itself. Why wait for trade ...

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 ...

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 ...

A PATH train struck an individual at the 23rd Street station, according to the Port Authority Police Department. Train service between Journal Square 33rd Street and Hoboken Square 33rd Street was ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. A proposed pipeline from Phillips 66 and Kinder Morgan could end California’s status as a “fuel island.” The ...

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 ...

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% ...

Two lavish rail cars will roll out in 2026, offering exclusive journeys from L.A. to San Francisco and San Francisco to Denver. Evie Carrick is a writer and editor who’s lived in five countries and ...

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 ...