California Governor Signs Bill Designed to Protect Minors on Social Media
Gavin Newson, the Governor of California, has signed a bill aimed at protecting minors on social media.
Photographer Reunites Puppy with Owner After it Was Lost in a Fire
Photojournalist Jonathan Rivas was documenting the devastating McKinney Fire in California when a puppy emerged from the ashes and ran up to Rivas -- ecstatic that it had found a human.
Photographer Follows Pregnant Homeless Woman in LA Over 4 Years
The Los Angeles Times recently published an article that was over four years in the making, documenting the trials and tribulations of a pregnant homeless woman as she prepared for the birth of her daughter and looked for a permanent home.
California Man Uses Billboards to Show Photos of the State’s Decline
A photographer has paid to put his own images of Californian decline on giant billboards, focusing on the state's problems with wildfire, drought, and housing.
California Man Captures Stunning Wildlife Photos in His Backyard
Photographer and wildlife biologist Roy Toft captures beautiful photos of mountain lions, bobcats, deer, and more in his backyard with his perfectly placed trail cameras.
California Parents Could Soon Sue for Addiction to Social Media
California may soon hold social media companies responsible for the harm caused to children who become addicted to their products thanks to a new bill that passed the state Assembly.
California to Use Sound-Triggered Cameras to Catch Loud Cars
Six California cities will take part in an automated, sound-activated camera program that is designed to reduce noise pollution caused by loud cars.
Californians Can Now Use Library Cards to Visit State Parks for Free
Californians can now use library cards to check out a Parks Pass that will provide free day-use -- including a vehicle -- to more than 200 state parks as part of a three-year pilot program starting this month.
In Defiance of Apple, This is a Nature-Themed macOS Monterey Wallpaper
After realizing Apple was not going to release a real photo as the wallpaper for macOS Monterey, YouTuber Andrew Levitt, videographer Jacob Phillips, and photographer Taylor Gray took to California to shoot their own.
Wildfire Camera Captures Itself Getting Engulfed by Flames
A wildfire camera that was monitoring the Dixie Fire in California has captured footage that shows it becoming fully engulfed by the spreading flames. The green treeline transforms to burnt ash as the fire spread in front of and past the camera.
NASA Satellite Photo Shows Fires and Smoke ‘Dominating’ the West Coast
Here's an eye-opening satellite photo captured by NASA showing the wildfires and smoke "dominating" the landscape of the western United States.
Kobe Bryant Law Bans Photos of Dead by First Responders
California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a new "Kobe Bryant" law that makes it illegal for first responders to shoot unauthorized photos of dead bodies at the scene of accidents and crimes.
Freelance Photographers Now Exempt from CA’s Controversial AB 5
California Governor Gavin Newsom has quietly signed a new law that exempts freelance photographers and some other types of independent contractors from the controversial AB 5 law that forced a huge range of freelancers to become employees.
Couple Swept Into the Ocean During Wedding Shoot in Laguna Beach
A couple in Laguna Beach, CA got more than they bargained for during what should have been a beautiful wedding shoot on the coast. During the shoot, a rogue literally swept the couple off their feet and into the ocean, where lifeguards had to come to their rescue.
Photographer Captures Incredibly Bright Bioluminescent Waves at Newport Beach
Photographer Patrick Coyne recently captured something stunning near his home in Orange County last week. After a friend tipped him off that there might be some bioluminescence on show, Coyne managed to capture the brightest bioluminescent waves he'd ever seen.
Eerie Drone Footage of an Empty San Francisco During Quarantine
Filmmaker Dan Denegre of Space Race Studio recently shot a short, poignant bit of footage documenting the eerie stillness of San Francisco's once-bustling streets amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Canon Closes Repair Centers in New Jersey, California and More ‘Until Further Notice’
Less than 24 hours after Nikon USA announced the temporary closure of all repair service in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Canon USA has (mostly) followed suit by shutting down its service centers in New Jersey, California, Illinois and Hawaii "until further notice."
Compelling Photos of Firefighters in Action Win First ‘Portraits of Protection’ Contest
A couple of months ago, Pelican launched the "Portraits of Protection" photo competition, a monthly contest that encourages photographers to "immortalize heroes who’ve stepped forward in the face of danger." And the very first winner of that contest was just announced.
NPPA Sues California Over Law that Forces Freelancers to Become Employees
The NPPA is suing California over the state's controversial Assembly Bill 5 (AB 5), saying the law forces independent contractors like photographers and visual journalists to "become employees of their clients," whether or not this is preferable or even feasible.
These Photographers Reshot Apple’s macOS Catalina Wallpaper in Real Life
Following up on their popular video from a couple of months ago, YouTuber Andrew Levitt, videographer Jacob Phillips, and photographer Taylor Gray recently set out to re-create Apple's macOS Catalina wallpaper. They hiked many miles, had to contend with crazy winds, and had a run-in with the police... but darn it, they got the shot!