Unlike other earthquake-prone places around the planet, California is overdue for a major quake, according to a recent study. But that doesn’t mean a catastrophic event like the 1906 San Francisco ...

The study projected California could lose more than $275 billion in GDP due to the loss of undocumented workers. The Bay Area Council Economic Institute in partnership with UC Merced published the ...

California’s iconic trees are in much more danger from climate change than official international conservation lists ...

The quality of public school systems varies widely from state to state, and California falls within the middle of the pack when it comes to the best in the nation, according to a recent study.

It's long been understood that working outside in hot weather can be dangerous: Even ancient Egyptians worried about dehydration for workers building the pyramids. Now, a growing body of research is ...

A new study shows that California metropolitan areas “consistently lead in lifestyle satisfaction” when compared to others across the country, making them more “livable” then some may think. The ...

California funds new research into firefighter cancer risks from urban wildfires. Study will track 3,500 firefighters over two years to analyze toxic exposures. Officials pursue upgraded regulations, ...

The quality of public school systems varies widely from state to state, and California falls within the middle of the pack when it comes to the best in the nation, according to a recent study.