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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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These are the must-knows from the latest California State Rail Plan Fact Sheet post image
Transportation Guides Caltrans California High-Speed Rail

These are the must-knows from the latest California State Rail Plan Fact Sheet

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by Pat Sharyon | Editor
2025 California Mental Health Services guide post image
Mental Health Gov't Benefit Guides Guides Health & Wellness Legal Medi-Cal Hospitals Housing

2025 California Mental Health Services guide

by Dr. Jennifer Trimpey | Specialist
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 | Editor
How to burn debris safely in California: Official guidelines and regulations for 2025 post image
Climate Guides Wildfires Life at Home

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

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by Jennifer Olney | Reporter
Ranking the best months to visit Yosemite in 2025, from waterfall season to fall foliage post image
Yosemite Guides Destinations Travel

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

by Pat Sharyon | Editor
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 | Reporter
Yes—California has special laws for fights at pro sports events post image
Legal Guides Trivia

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

by Mac Douglass | Editor
Know these rules before bringing your dog to a California restaurant in 2026 post image
Dog Friendly Guides Pets Restaurants Eat & Drink For Animal Lovers

Know these rules before bringing your dog to a California restaurant in 2026

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by Jennifer Olney | Reporter
2025 California State Disability Insurance (SDI) benefits guide post image
Health & Wellness Gov't Benefit Guides Guides State Disability Insurance Paid Family Leave Mental Health

2025 California State Disability Insurance (SDI) benefits guide

by Dr. Jennifer Trimpey | Specialist
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 | Editor
Lone Pine Lake summer 2025 travel guide: Where to hike, where to camp, and what’s still closed post image
Travel Guides 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 | Editor
Dogs are allowed in Redwood National Park—under these conditions post image
Dog Friendly Guides Pets Destinations For Animal Lovers

Dogs are allowed in Redwood National Park—under these conditions

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by Jennifer Olney | Reporter