Imagine a train ride, rolling across the countryside, through the mountain passes, and through historic towns. While these images may be what Americans commonly experienced when traveling 100 years ...

Amtrak’s westbound California Zephyr route passes by Donner Lake in Truckee, Calif., on the final day of the journey. The friendly competition began during happy hour Sunday, minutes after the Amtrak ...

A Union Pacific train derailment is seen on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2025, near Highway 174 and Narrow Gauge Road just north of Colfax. Thirteen rail cars left the tracks around 3:20 a.m., prompting an ...

Holiday travelers traversing California on Interstate 5 will have the chance to take a break at one of the state’s most popular stopover destinations on the eve of a project that is expected to leave ...

The friendly competition began during happy hour Sunday, minutes after the Amtrak train pulled out of Chicago’s Union Station. “How far are you going?” passengers asked each other over and over in the ...

Two Fantasy 5 players in California won $80,308 each by splitting the $160,000 grand prize, lottery officials say. The tickets matched five winning numbers in the drawing Monday, Nov. 24, the ...

Two Fantasy 5 players in California won $91,349 each by hitting the grand prize, lottery officials say. The tickets matched five winning numbers in the drawing Saturday, Nov. 22, the California State ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Robert W. Wood is a tax lawyer focusing on taxes and litigation. California has long been the land of high taxes. Its top 13.3% ...

After recent rains drenched the Central Valley, dense fog is now rolling in through the holiday weekend. Murky conditions blanketed the region Friday morning, earning a dense-fog advisory through 10 a ...

There is no lack of winter events in and near Stanislaus County, from tree lightings to festivals. The spirit of the season is in full swing. And one of the great things about living in the valley is ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. A proposed pipeline from Phillips 66 and Kinder Morgan could end California’s status as a “fuel island.” The ...