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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 California Greenhouse Gas Cap-and-Trade Program guide post image
Climate Guides CARB Cap and Trade

2025 California Greenhouse Gas Cap-and-Trade Program guide

by Mac Douglass
How to burn debris safely in California: Official guidelines and regulations for 2025 post image
Climate Guides Wildfires Lifestyle

How to burn debris safely in California: Official guidelines and regulations for 2025

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by Jennifer Olney
Ranking the best months to visit Yosemite in 2025, from waterfall season to fall foliage post image
Lifestyle Guides Destinations Yosemite Sierra Nevada Hiking Camping

Ranking the best months to visit Yosemite in 2025, from waterfall season to fall foliage

by Pat Sharyon
Planning to burn dead vegetation this summer? Here's what to know about California burn permits in 2025 post image
Climate Guides Wildfires Legal

Planning to burn dead vegetation this summer? Here's what to know about California burn permits in 2025

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by Jennifer Olney
Yes—California has special laws for fights at pro sports events post image
Legal Guides Events Lifestyle

Yes—California has special laws for fights at pro sports events

by Mac Douglass
Know these rules before bringing your dog to a California restaurant in 2025 post image
Lifestyle Guides Dog Friendly Pets Restaurants

Know these rules before bringing your dog to a California restaurant in 2025

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by Jennifer Olney
2025 California State Disability Insurance (SDI) benefits guide post image
Health Guides State Disability Insurance Paid Family Leave Mental Health

2025 California State Disability Insurance (SDI) benefits guide

by Dr. Jennifer Trimpey
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

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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

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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