Our outdoor scribe’s summer hiking spots include the California Trail in Verdi—accessible to town and higher in elevation—plus some leafy walks right in Reno.

The stakes are especially high in this remote corner of the state. The Environmental Impact Report notes that “U.S. 101 is the only north/south state highway in the county, and the only viable route ...

Eager for a California road trip that’s different from the usual coastal routes? Discover why Highway 395 is bucket-list worthy.

Discover why California’s most and least traveled Amtrak routes differ, what drives high ridership on one while the other ...

Already a ripe target for Democrats in the next election, Central Valley Rep. David Valadao put his political future in ...