Firefighters 'Rescue' Perfectly Chill Mountain Lion From Tree
A mountain lion luxuriating in a tree in San Bernardino, California was rudely interrupted by a group of firefighters…
Research Finds California's Monarch Butterfly Population Dropped by 86 Percent Last Year
In what is yet another sad and alarming piece of news, the number of monarch butterflies in California has dropped…
Man Licks Doorbell
Of all the things in the world to lick, a doorbell seems the least hygienic, as its one purpose is to be a place where…
What Happens to California's Farmworkers as the State Burns?
As the deadliest fire in California’s history rages through the state and public health officials advise people to stay…
Thousand Oaks Shooter Allegedly Assaulted His High School Track Coach
Dominique Colell—high school track coach to the Thousand Oaks gunman who killed twelve people at the Borderline Bar &…
Man Who Was Just Trying to Kill Spiders With Blowtorch Sets Parents' House on Fire
My preferred method of killing spiders is spending so long picking out which book I don’t mind getting bug guts all…
California Is Doing It
California, whose beaches and progressive policies have earned it the title “The Only Good State in America” (judge and…
California Becomes First State to Pass Bill That Will Ban Sale of Cosmetics Tested on Animals
California took a historic step toward eliminating animal testing of cosmetics on Tuesday, passing a bill through the…
In-N-Out Donated Thousands of Dollars to the GOP, and I've Never Been More Insulted By a Burger In My Life
Have you ever felt betrayed?
Supreme Court Sides With Clinics That Lie to People Seeking Abortion
In a major decision issued on Tuesday, the Supreme Court struck down a California law requiring licensed clinics to…
Judge in Brock Turner Case Has Been Recalled
Aaron Persky, the California judge who gained national attention for his role in the Brock Turner case, was recalled on…
California Lawmaker Wants to Extend Health Coverage to All Undocumented Immigrants in His State
As the world around us burns like one massive tire fire, please allow me to share one piece of hopeful news: A state…
Californians Gotta Have Their Java (and Warning Labels About Associated Cancer Risk)
In 2010, a non-profit group called the Council for Education and Research on Toxics launched a suit against 90 coffee…
Dr. Lucy Jones on The Big Ones and the Stories We Tell Ourselves About Natural Disasters
Dr. Lucy Jones’ The Big Ones, a brisk look at the cultural impacts of natural disasters, was not as frightening a read…
Here's What We Know So Far About the Shooting at YouTube's California Headquarters [Updated]
On Tuesday afternoon, at YouTube’s headquarters in San Bruno, California, three people sustained gunshot wounds, one…
Is There a Hot Bev You Can Enjoy WITHOUT Risking Cancer?
Want a nice, steaming side of anxiety to accompany your morning coffee? No? TOO BAD!
California Appointed an Undocumented Woman to Statewide Post (Cue Jeff Sessions Crying)
California has appointed an undocumented person to a statewide post, a first in the state’s history.
ICE Agents Raid 77 Businesses in Northern California
On Thursday, the San Francisco Chronicle reported that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers began…
San Francisco Will Clear Thousands of Marijuana Convictions Dating Back to 1975
San Francisco’s District Attorney George Gascón announced on Wednesday that the city will be reviewing and…