Tom Steyer seems to be breaking through the crowded field of Democrats vying for the California governor’s mansion. Recent polls show him leaping from fifth place to the top of the Democratic pack.

California road trips get even better with pizza stops. These hidden pizzerias serve unforgettable slices from desert highways to foggy coastal towns.

Discover Avila Beach, a hidden beach town in Southern California with scenic piers, coastal charm, and laid-back vibes.

Three SLO County cities were nominated for USA Today’s Readers’ Choice Awards — and you can vote to help them reach the top 10.

Out in the Mojave Desert, far from modern highways, two mining towns once stood: Ragtown and Stedman. They were created during the early 1900s mining boom after gold and copper were discovered in the ...

Housing costs are very reasonable here. Rent stays well below $1,200, and you get decent space for your money. The town works well for people who like quiet living and don’t mind the desert ...

The high desert is getting a new music festival, but the most notable artist on the lineup is rooted in the low desert. Palm Springs resident John Garcia, a founding member of desert rock band Kyuss, ...

The annual State of the City included a storybook of achievements by the city of Victorville, and a look at future ...

The deserts in California are home to endemic plants, animals, desert cities, the hottest place on the earth and the lowest in North America.

The ruling targets trails that cut through critical tortoise habitat across the western Mojave. Environmental groups argued the routes allow trucks, dirt bikes, and side-by-sides ...

There’s a secret recipe to the great American road trip, and it goes something like this: start with a ribbon of asphalt ...