All About California: California is one of the most unique and influential U.S. states. It is also the most populous state in the USA, home to over 39.5 million people as of 2025 according to the ...
Reporting from Sacramento — Many of us could use a refresher course in California geography as we debate how to manage the drought and prepare for an uncertain water future. For starters, calling the ...
1. California joined the United States with the signing of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, which ended the Mexican-American War, in 1848. The U.S. paid Mexico $15 million for war damages. In turn, ...