Many Americans aching for normalcy as pandemic restrictions end are looking forward to traditional Fourth of July fireworks. But with a historic drought in the U.S. West and fears of another devastating wildfire season, officials are canceling displays, passing bans on setting off fireworks or begging for caution.

Governor Gavin Newsom and legislative leaders from both the State Senate and State Assembly agreed Friday on a proposed extension of the statewide eviction moratorium, through Sept. 30, 2021.

The return will come after a 19-month closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Screen Actors Guild Awards are returning to a two-hour format for its 2022 edition, which will air the last weekend in February.

Facebook is launching podcasts and live audio streams in the U.S. on Monday to keep users engaged on its platform and to compete with emerging rivals.

A man has been arrested on suspicion of assaulting Gov. Gavin Newsom during his visit to downtown Oakland, authorities said Friday.

Residents can input a few personal details – name, date of birth and email or phone – and get a link to a QR code and digital copy of their COVID-19 vaccination record from the state’s immunization registry.

More than 30 brown pelicans have been viciously attacked and mutilated along a coastal stretch of Southern California, a wildlife care organization said Monday.

Back in business now but with government-imposed restrictions, Medina and other merchants and restaurateurs on Olvera Street — and those around the state — are still struggling and facing an uncertain future even as California prepares to fully reopen its economy Tuesday for the first time in 15 months.

Newsom said Friday he is confident workplace regulators will fall in line with the state’s plan to drop mask and social distancing requirements June 15.