In Palm Springs, a festival that has drawn up to 20,000 revelers nearly disappeared this year. Its new owners say the need for queer women to gather has never been greater.

In Palm Springs, a festival that has drawn up to 20,000 revelers nearly disappeared this year. Its new owners say the need for queer women to gather has never been greater.

From railroad boomtown to deliberate “containment zone,” a century of civic decisions shaped Skid Row — a community now facing gentrification, a mayoral race and the 2028 Olympics.

From railroad boomtown to deliberate “containment zone,” a century of civic decisions shaped Skid Row — a community now facing gentrification, a mayoral race and the 2028 Olympics.

Bella Garcia feared she would be barred from commencement for her eagle feathers, beaded cap and ribbon skirt. Now, graduates statewide can wear their cultural adornments — no permission slips require...

She made rodeo history three decades ago. Now, from her California ranch, DeBoraha Townson is passing down a legacy of land, horses and resilience — even as she competes with two torn shoulders.

She made rodeo history three decades ago. Now, from her California ranch, DeBoraha Townson is passing down a legacy of land, horses and resilience — even as she competes with two torn shoulders.

Essential workers say rising costs for housing, groceries and transportation have already swallowed the gains from California's new $16.90 minimum wage.

Essential workers say rising costs for housing, groceries and transportation have already swallowed the gains from California's new $16.90 minimum wage.

Essential workers say rising costs for housing, groceries and transportation have already swallowed the gains from California's new $16.90 minimum wage.

They expected an icon. They found a master organizer — and pool shark — who listened more than he lectured during his repeated trips to the state.

In her new book, Chanda Prescod-Weinstein explores the cosmos, climate change and who gets to go to the moon — with doses of “Alice in Wonderland” and Dodgers baseball, too.

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After crossing the border as a traumatized child and waiting years for legal status, a California teacher finally became a permanent resident. Yet in today’s immigration climate, safety continues to f...