Continuing our series of articles from The Astorian’s 1973 special edition celebrating our own centennial, this is legendary editor Fred Andrus’ interpretation of city history up to ...

Blue Note owner Dave Towne made the announcement Monday, saying he and his wife are “retiring” to Asheville, North Carolina. He will spend the next 60 days serving as a consultant to Courtney Stocking ...

Lodi’s new Downtown Specific Plan outlines the urgent need to improve Hale Park. As we consider Hale Park’s future, let’s pause a moment to consider its past.

Here are expert tips for photographing pets, wildlife, and zoo creatures, to enter your best shots in the Readers' Photo Challenge.

State legislators are considering changes to a law that extended the statute of limitations for lawsuits over sexual abuse, triggering a tidal wave of decades-old claims that local leaders warn has ...

Looking for beachfront camping? Explore top West Coast beach campgrounds in California, Washington, and Oregon, plus Baja and ...

Discover peaceful towns across California where dramatic coastlines, mountain backdrops, and desert sunsets let the views do all the talking.

Whether you’re a Sacramento local who’s somehow never explored this gem or a visitor looking for authentic California beauty, the Sacramento River Parkway delivers miles of mesmerizing views that’ll ...

Red Bluff sits along the banks of the Sacramento River, offering retirees affordable living with plenty of natural beauty. This northern California town boasts a cost of living approximately 20% below ...

This nostalgic California road trip leads to beautiful small towns with historic streets, quiet charm, and scenery that makes ...

See California at its most cinematic in March with destinations filled with wildflowers, scenic drives, and unforgettable ...

Law enforcement officials are investigating after two people were stabbed at the Downtown Commons (DOCO) in Sacramento on Monday night.