Fire officials from both states say no engines were prevented from entering California and none of the vehicles underwent any emissions testing.

As rent has risen, Sacramento residents have increasingly chosen to live in very small apartments. The number of occupied studio — or “no bedroom” — housing units nearly doubled from 2013 through 2023, according to the latest U.S. Census Bureau statistics.

A Powerball ticket sold in Oregon won the $329 million jackpot, lottery officials say. The ticket matched five winning Powerball numbers and Powerball, in the drawing Saturday, Jan. 18, the national Powerball site said.

The Oregon state fire marshal took to social media this week to dispel rumors circulating online about its firefighters being turned away from helping battle the wildfires in Southern California ...

Online claims that firefighters were held up in Sacramento for emissions testing on their way to fight the blazes in Los Angeles are false, according to Oregon and California officials.

California is considering a bill that would allow insurers and victims of climate-driven natural disasters to sue the oil industry for damages. State Sen. Scott Wiener, who authored the bill,

San Francisco was the highest ranking city in California — and the nation — in terms of the top spots for healthy living, Hers said. The Bay Area city landed at No. 1. on the list. San Diego took fourth place, Hers said, while San Jose was No. 14 and Los Angeles was No. 17.

Firefighters with Portland Fire and Rescue, Port of Portland Fire Dept. and Gresham Fire Dept. returned Saturday, after being deployed to the Palisades Fire.

Michael Reza’s personal experience and strategic vision will help grow University fundraising, enhance community impact and create transformative opportunities for students.

Progress is evident in the determined effort to bring a major league ballclub to Portland, according to stakeholders.

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The Center for Biological Diversity today petitioned the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to protect three dwindling fish species in Goose Lake under the Endangered Species Act.