Tributes to quaint beach towns, diverse neighborhoods and more. By Soumya Karlamangla For weeks, you have been writing to me about why you love California and what our state means to you. Your ...

Readers tell us why they choose to stay in the Golden State. By Soumya Karlamangla After a morning downpour cleared on a recent Saturday, I jumped in my car and headed north from my apartment in San ...

On “California Love,” Shakur’s verse begins, Out on bail, fresh outta jail, California dreamin’! It’s a classic opening that is still blasted on highways and in dance clubs today. “California Love” ...

On this date in 1995, Death Row Records unleashed one of the most powerful singles in its entire catalog with the release of California Love from the All Eyez On Me album. The record united Dr Dre, ...

When Tupac had been released from prison in 1995, he not only immediately signed a deal with Suge Knight and Dr. Dre’s Death Row Records, but he also decided to connect with Dre for his comeback ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Their lyrics were braggadocious, the beats were glossy and luxurious, and a sense of self-assurance and pomp oozed through the ...

Bloomingdale’s spring campaign celebrates California love and the creativity, optimism and style of the Golden State. Inspired by California’s landscapes and culture — from sunlit vineyards to coastal ...

SACRAMENTO, CA — In a bold response to slumping Canadian tourism numbers, California Governor Gavin Newsom is launching an international charm offensive — and it’s aimed directly north. On April 14, ...