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Guides

California Today's guides hub is your go-to resource for navigating life in California and beyond. Written by experts and designed to be clear, user-friendly, and practical—our guides tell you what you need to do know, when you need know it.

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2025-26 University of California academic calendar: Summer break, fall start dates, winter break, and holidays post image
Education Guides UC

2025-26 University of California academic calendar: Summer break, fall start dates, winter break, and holidays

by Mac Douglass
Lone Pine Lake summer 2025 travel guide: Where to hike, where to camp, and what’s still closed post image
Travel Guides Lifestyle Sierra Nevada Destinations Hiking Camping

Lone Pine Lake summer 2025 travel guide: Where to hike, where to camp, and what’s still closed

by Mac Douglass
Dogs are allowed in Redwood National Park—under these conditions post image
Lifestyle Guides Travel Dog Friendly Pets State Parks Destinations

Dogs are allowed in Redwood National Park—under these conditions

by Jennifer Olney
California snowpack timelapse: Dramatic changes from 2005 to 2025 post image
Climate Guides Weather Lake Tahoe Sierra Nevada NASA Science Maps

California snowpack timelapse: Dramatic changes from 2005 to 2025

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by Jennifer Olney
Food and beverage standards at California schools: Legal guide (2025) post image
Health Education Guides Nutrition Legal Food

Food and beverage standards at California schools: Legal guide (2025)

by Dr. Jennifer Trimpey
Search hospitals and disaster relief centers across California with this interactive tool post image
Health Guides Hospitals Natural Disasters Maps

Search hospitals and disaster relief centers across California with this interactive tool

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by Dr. Jennifer Trimpey
The best California state parks to visit in May 2025 post image
Lifestyle Guides Travel State Parks Northern California Southern California Destinations Central California

The best California state parks to visit in May 2025

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by Mac Douglass
Official "2025 California Visitor’s Guide" is now free to order post image
Travel Guides Lifestyle Destinations Wildfires State Parks Restaurants Wine

Official "2025 California Visitor’s Guide" is now free to order

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by Mac Douglass
Which life events qualify for California Paid Family Leave? Bonding, caregiving, and military assist explained post image
Business Guides Small Business Health Mental Health Paid Family Leave

Which life events qualify for California Paid Family Leave? Bonding, caregiving, and military assist explained

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by Dr. Jennifer Trimpey
How to apply for Paid Family Leave in California: Step-by-step guide (2025) post image
Business Guides Small Business Health Mental Health

How to apply for Paid Family Leave in California: Step-by-step guide (2025)

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by Dr. Jennifer Trimpey
Allowing dogs at California restaurants: Business owner’s legal guide (2025) post image
Business Guides Dog Friendly Pets Restaurants Legal

Allowing dogs at California restaurants: Business owner’s legal guide (2025)

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by Pat Sharyon
How to open a bar in California: A legal checklist post image
Legal Bars Guides Business Spirits Beer Wine

How to open a bar in California: A legal checklist

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by Pat Sharyon