California

In an article about West Coast donuts, a map of the West Coast marked by different flavors of donuts.

The Donut Travel Guide to the West Coast

Megan Miller, Arizona State University

This side of the US offers some of the most delicious and creative twists on the iconic treat.…

December 8, 2022

Student Homelessness is a Frustratingly Avoidable Problem

Evan Tsuei, Westmont College

Anti-development NIMBY policies limit the country’s ability to prevent housing insecurity.…

November 20, 2022

in an article about Northern California, an orange car in front of the Golden Gate Bridge

Things To Do in Northern California Without Breaking the Bank

Sonia Noorbakhsh, UC Berkeley

From San Francisco to Redwood National Park, NorCal offers plenty of fun for budget-conscious visitors.…

January 30, 2022

One of the Turpin sisters in an article about 'Escape from a House of Horror.'

The Turpin Sisters Reveal All in ‘Escape from a House of Horror’

Asiya Robinson, Rowan University

An ABC News 20/20 special event discloses the extent of the abuse these children experienced throughout their entire lives.…

December 30, 2021

A creative illustration of the tragic North American wildfires.

North American Wildfires Are Now a Raging Epidemic

Niall Calvert, Wesleyan University

While this issue is known to be particularly concerning across the Pacific Northwest, these fires are gradually spreading across the continent. Here's why you should be concerned.…

August 19, 2021

Do Disney Park Annual Passes Have a Place in Tomorrowland?

Briana Byus, Biola University

The theme park company made bold choices during COVID-19. Could they be in the process of creating an entirely new kind of ticket?…

July 27, 2021

A photograph of Houston, Texas for an article about Californians flooding to Texas. (Photo by Vlad Busuioc from Unsplash)

The California Exodus: How Texas Is Becoming the New Hollywood

Justin Spencer, University of Texas at San Antonio

The moves of notable celebrities like Elon Musk and Joe Rogan are having an impact on the Lone Star State, but no one is sure what the final result will be.…

February 25, 2021

Trump and Scientists Fight Over the Cause of the California Wildfires

Aimi Wen, Duke University

While the president blames the state for its fires, the wildfires continue to burn. Better climate change policies and forest management strategies are needed.…

October 14, 2020

In an article about West Coast wildfires. The image is of a fire behind a California town.

Wildfires Leave West Coasters Asking: ‘Where Will We Go?’

Nora Markey, Wesleyan University

In a record fire season, tens of thousands of residents of affected regions are forced to leave everything behind, or live with the risks of staying put.…

October 2, 2020

An illustration of a cyclist on the century ride

The Century Ride: Is 100 Miles on a Bicycle Worth It?

Brian Anderson Gil, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

It can be painful, but it's also incredibly fulfilling.…

March 9, 2020

I Went From a Liberal Arts School to Baylor University in Waco, Texas

Madalyn Watson, Baylor University

From a liberal arts school in California to a private Baptist university in Texas, the transition taught me about religion, politics and myself.…

August 23, 2019

Sunny California Mandates Solar Panels in New Homes

Erin Alexander, Middle Tennessee State University

Sun’s out, panels out.…

May 11, 2018

Orange Coast College Student Accused of Vandalism Sues College

Dominique Bander, Loyola University Maryland

The 21-year-old, who is on the autism spectrum, was sent to jail based on suspicion that he carved a swastika and a racial slur into two Orange Coast College security vehicles. …

March 15, 2018

‘Bird’ Is the Solution Commuter Cities Have Been Looking For

Abraham Ramirez, University of California, Los Angeles

As transportation becomes more advanced and environmentally friendly, a new company appears to have a solution for traffic congestion.…

February 20, 2018

California Students Are Pushing for Free College Education

Alex Johnson, New York University

Following in the footsteps of New York’s Excelsior Scholarship, proponents of the College for All Act are calling for free college in California.…

February 7, 2018

The Top 9 Things You’ll Find on California College Campuses

Bonnie Wong, University of Southern California

While images of palm trees might come to mind, there are other sights commonly found on California college campuses that non-natives might not know about.…

February 4, 2018