California seems to be a popular choice as a song inspiration, but which are the most popular songs about California? We searched for every California song there was and selected the most timeless ...

Ironically, given the title, "California Dreamin'" didn't take off on the West Coast. Instead, Boston helped put this track on the map.

Get into the sunny, beachy Christmas spirit. By Soumya Karlamangla Members of the Burlesque Band of San Francisco performed at Union Square this month.Credit...Yalonda M. James/San Francisco Chronicle ...

The ever-evolving playlist includes about 20 new tracks recommended by readers. By Soumya Karlamangla A road trip along the length of our state, from the sun-baked beaches of San Diego to the lush ...

Kassi Ashton's new song "California, Missouri" is the one song she always knew she had to write, just like the town that inspired it was the one place she knew she had to leave. The country newcomer ...

Whether you're a California native, a transplant, or simply dream of living there, the world of music offers no shortage of tunes written in tribute to the Golden State. These songs span a wide range ...

Whether you're a California native, a transplant, or simply dream of living there, the world of music offers no shortage of tunes written in tribute to the Golden State. These songs span a wide range ...

California native Shannon Koehler plays with the Bay Area band The Stone Foxes. He tells us what inspired him to write about San Francisco's homeless population in their song, "Goodnight Moon." It's ...

Los Angeles’ jukebox is huge. You would run out of quarters, even virtual quarters, long before you ran out of songs about L.A. and California. Each decade racks up its hits: for the 1960s, it’s the ...

California seems to be a popular choice as a song inspiration, but which are the most popular songs about California? We searched for every California song there was and selected the most timeless ...