Two new polls show Republican Steve Hilton leading, with Democrats Tom Steyer and Xavier Becerra close in tow.

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The California Department of Motor Vehicles on Tuesday said it was experiencing a statewide network outage, which made its driver’s license services unavailable. The DMV announc

The tank at GKN Aerospace is estimated to contain 7,000 gallons of methyl methacrylate, a volatile chemical used to produce plastics.

The candidates’ whiskers have emerged as a divisive issue ahead of next week’s primary, with both sides trading barbs.

Here's how to "ensure your vote counts," state officials say.

The Los Angeles County Superior Court began a pilot program in February to test a tool created by the company Learned Hand. Other courts may follow, according to Learned Hand founder and chief executive officer Shlomo Klapper.

The National Weather Service said snow, lightning, high winds, hail, thunder and rapid temperature swings were possible during the late-season storm