Discover quirky and fun facts about Northern California, including unique events, landmarks, and local legends.

Think you know California? Think again! Welcome back to the World According to Briggs, where today, we’re uncovering 100 wild facts about California you won’t believe. From earthquakes shaking things ...

Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed dozens of bills in recent weeks that'll impact ICE, what students eat in schools and even food ...

Regional engagement furthers the SF Fed’s mission of advancing the nation’s monetary, financial, and payment systems to build ...

No, there wasn’t a California aquarium collapse.A video making the rounds on social media purports to show a “California aquarium collapse” at a mall and claims that 50 people died. It’s a fake. There ...

A record-setting $1.35 million fine against Tractor Supply Company has put a national spotlight on how businesses handle the ...

California will spend more money amid a significant budget shortfall as the state will have to mail out correction postcards ahead of the November special election. The California Secretary of the ...

Secretary of State Shirley Weber says a message suggesting ballots haven’t been received or processed did not come from her ...

The California Master Plan calls for the University of California (UC) to accommodate all eligible resident California Community College (CCC) transfer students. It specifies that the University ...

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Due to recent rule changes made by the federal government, Covered California enrollees who are part of ...