The parasites are called trematodes. Two species of the flatworms were discovered in California’s freshwater fish, according to a study published Tuesday in the Journal of Infectious Diseases. The tiny, flattened and sluglike creatures can cause gastrointestinal problems, weight loss and lethargy when a person eats an infected fish.

Southern Californians have been warned that more than 90 percent of popular game fish have been found to contain invasive, parasitic worms that can infect humans. Two species of the parasitic flatworms known as "trematodes" were found infecting five species of freshwater fish from San Diego County in a study by researchers from University of California,

A UC San Diego study finds that more than 90% of freshwater game fish in Southern California had parasites capable of infecting humans.

The Trump administration said there is no viable path to completing California’s High-Speed Rail project and warned it may rescind $4 billion in federal funds. A report from the Federal Railroad Administration released Wednesday said California missed deadlines,

The Trump administration is officially pumping the brakes on the flow of federal dollars to California's High-Speed Rail Project.

The ruling, handed down late on Monday by U.S. District Judge Jacqueline Corley in San Francisco, did not delve into the merits of California's lawsuit. Now, three separate U.S. a

But the court left open a path for state officials to appeal to the liberal-leaning U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals.

A federal judge has dismissed California's lawsuit challenging President Donald Trump's tariffs, paving the way for the case to be transferred to the Court of International Trade.

California's public school system could face legal issues if it continues to permit transgender athletes to take part in girls' athletic competitions. The Athletic reported Tuesday that Harmeet K. Dhillon,

A Justice Department letter threatened action over California’s policy allowing trans athletes in girls’ sports. President Donald Trump promised “large scale fines.”