In 1925, the first motel opened on a California highway, ushering in a new era of convenience and comfort for a nation ...

Long before cheap flights and smartphone maps, Americans turned to cars for adventure and escape. This story revisists our ...

The most unforgettable Californian road trips right here: from Highway 1 and Route 66 to desert loops and alpine escapes.

BART's Civic Center Plaza was a gauntlet of despair before a revitalization. Now BART wants to achieve a similar ...

From Mission burritos to fish tacos, California fast food fuses culture, cars, and coastlines into pure Golden State flavor.

Former President Ronald Reagan famously called Orange County, the idyllic and affluent Southern California community, a place ...

A new interactive tool has revealed how devastating rising sea levels are set to wreak havoc on American neighborhoods.

What makes a place truly ‘cool’? Is it the buzzing nightlife, the thriving art scene, or that undeniable vibe that makes you ...

By Jen Rose Smith, CNN What is bread? You likely don’t have to think for long, and whether you’re hungry for a slice of sourdough or craving tortillas, what you imagine says a lot about where you’re ...

Looking for things to do in California? Here are 10 ways to make the most of your stay, each one vetted by us during a recent ...

Mount Shasta rises in the distance like a giant ice cream cone. The Klamath River flows nearby, offering fantastic fishing chances. Trout and salmon runs bring fishermen from all over Northern ...