A new California Republic is unlikely — but the idea is clearly on many people’s minds. Is it more than just California Dreaming? Time will tell.

Regarding your editorial “Water Is a Terrible Thing to Waste” (Jan. 18): California’s progressives talk a good game when it comes to responsible stewardship of the environment, but their ...

Good morning, and welcome to the Essential California newsletter. It’s Thursday, June 1. I’m Julia Carmel, a feature writer for The Times’ Lifestyle section who covers travel, local culture ...

Those of a certain age, like old, may remember the Mamas and Papas, the 1960s rock group whose song “California Dreaming” became an anthem for many of that era. At that time, California was my dream ...

so much for “California dreaming on such a winter’s day.” While much of the rest of the Northern Hemisphere broiled and in some cases burned in record heat, California was stuck in an ...

Rosewood Miramar Beach is a picture-perfect California coastal resort where you’ll find wellness enthusiasts, nature lovers, and also lots of A-list celebrities. Located in Montecito (you may ...