For decades, Californians could rely on the federal government for help. “The modern era of emergency management … is forever ...

Ever wonder if you're earning enough to actually enjoy the city you live in? It’s one thing to get by, but it’s another to ...

Go beyond the numbers. Hear directly from California seniors about how the gap between Social Security COLA and the real cost ...

With modest housing costs, reasonable daily expenses, and an abundance of free natural attractions, this alpine gem makes the seemingly impossible – comfortable California living on $2,000 monthly – ...

California dreaming doesn’t have to mean coastal mansions and impossible mortgage payments. Tucked away in Lake County, Clearlake offers an alternative vision of the good life – one where $1,200 ...

But tucked away in Northern California lies a peaceful alternative that lets you keep your California dreams intact while living within modest means. Clearlake sits on the shores of its magnificent ...

Still, compared to coastal California cities, Weed offers a chance to live the California dream without the California mortgage nightmare. Water is a defining feature of Weed’s natural landscape, with ...

There’s something magical about a town that wakes up to the sight of Clear Lake every single morning. Lakeport sits right on the shores of California’s largest natural freshwater lake, and the views ...

Lake Siskiyou stands as one of the area’s most photogenic natural attractions, a reservoir formed by Box Canyon Dam on the Sacramento River. Its beaches and clear waters make summer swimming a delight ...

In a state where housing costs dominate conversations, Weed stands as living proof that the California dream remains alive – just at higher elevation, where the air tastes sweeter and life moves at a ...

Spring carpets the hillsides with wildflowers in a kaleidoscope of colors, summer brings lush greenery to the mountains, fall paints the trees in warm amber and gold, and winter adds dramatic flair ...

Welcome to McCloud, California – the Sierra Nevada’s best-kept secret for retirees who want their golden years to actually feel golden. Tucked into the southern slopes of magnificent Mount Shasta, ...