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A look back at the record-breaking dust storm of December 20th, 1977 in California's Kern County.

A 28-year-old engineer from Hanford got the job of a lifetime in 1954, when Walt Disney hired him to be the civil engineer of record for Disneyland.

The Fort Tejon earthquake of 1857 is considered the last "big one" to hit Southern California.

Why does the Fresno River flow through Madera, and not Fresno? We explore the history behind this geographic oddity.

Today, visiting Yosemite often means sitting in traffic jams. A century ago, the Yosemite Valley Railroad connected to park to Merced. So what happened?

California utility companies have spent billions to prevent wildfires, such as burying power lines and trimming brush near their equipment. Much of the cost of doing this is usually passed on to customers. But with high utility rates, some wonder: could these companies be doing their work more cost-effectively? We speak with CalMatters reporter Alejandro Lazo on his recent reporting on this issue. Plus, the latest news headlines, including former Rep. Devin Nunes, tapped for White House role, and what do California residents think of the economy?

Fresno's historic downtown water tower has defined the city's skyline for over a century.

Over a century ago, electric trains from the Visalia Electric Railroad connected many communities in eastern Tulare County.

Take a trip back in time to when Lake Corcoran covered most of the San Joaquin Valley.

Despite being the most linguistically diverse state in the country, California struggles with bilingual education. Part of the struggle stems from a nearly 20-year ban on bilingual education that ended in 2016. Today, we speak with CalMatters reporter Tara Garcia Mathewson. She discusses recent reporting on the effort to expand bilingual education access in the state. Plus, the latest news headlines, including how health officials are optimistic about a bird flu emergency declaration and how did a Kern County inmate escape?