How much would you pay to spend 60 minutes in a small booth watching Glenn do his radio show? But wait there more! You also get signed copies of his books. If that isn't enough you'll even be treated to diet coke! Hurry bids are over $1500. Proceeds will go to charity. picked by 2manyusernames 7 months ago

Between his jokes about poisoning Nancy Pelosi and his accusations of President Obama being a racist, Glenn Beck has been serving up the crazy—more than usual—lately. Judge not, Glenn, lest we be judged by Judge Judy picked by Bornbad 4 months ago

Firefighters working through the night turned back flames that threatened Santa Catalina Island's main city and forced hundreds of people to evacuate amid falling ashes. picked by thephrog 3 years ago

For the second time in just over a month, fire is racing through the Malibu Canyon, and for the second time, residents were forced to flee. Forty-Nine homes were destroyed. Among the houses destroyed was that of Flea, bass player for the rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers. picked by a1a1l1o1a1a1m2 2 years ago

A wildfire in Santa Barbara, California last month helped forge some unlikely bonds. Rescued from the Jesusita Fire, a 3-week old bobcat kitten and 3 day old fawn became fast friends. The animal rescue in California brought predator and prey together. But these babies simply took comfort in each other’s company, snuggling under a desk at a dispatch office for hours. picked by nateebiinature 4 months ago

Here's a Google map with updated info on all the current fires. Let's hope all those fires will be contained soon.

Our thoughts are with Hoosker, bcgrote and anyone who is in the proximity of the fires.

*edit* Change the outdated link. picked by 86Apex 2 years ago

Twelve academic institutions in California recently received approximately $271 million in grant money from a state agency to construct laboratories for stem-cell research, according to an article in The Chronicle of Higher Education (“In California, Millions Are Distributed for Stem-Cell Research,” May 8, 2008). picked by 1krazykorean 2 years ago

A boy admitted to starting one of more than a dozen wildfires that ravaged Southern California last week, he admitted to playing with matches Oct. 21 and accidentally starting the Buckweed Fire. Officials have released the boy to his parents. picked by ImNotBlue 2 years ago

Glenn Beck nods and agrees with his guest Michael Scheuer that the only way to "save" the US (from illegal immigrants, of course) is for Osama bin Laden to succeed in detonating a weapon on America...
*not posted in video thread because he is an asshole...and you can see why* picked by bornbad 5 months ago

the California Department of Forestry will announce shortly that the massive Santiago Canyon Fire - which has caused an estimated $10 million in damage - is being officially declared an arson. picked by Bornbad 2 years ago

Watch a number of videos from a fire that broke out earlier today in the Hollywood Hills near Griffith Park and the famed Hollywood sign. picked by indierockcafe 3 years ago

A California man set himself and a Christmas tree on fire to protest the local school board’s changing the names of Winter and Spring Vacation to Christmas and Easter Vacation. (pics & video at site)

As someone points out, very odd (lucky?) that they had cameras ready and were able to put it out within 30 seconds. picked by 2manyusernames 3 years ago

West Nile virus has surged in parts of California, killing one woman and infecting 27 other people, health officials said on Sunday. *gak* picked by Bornbad 2 years ago

California Attorney General Jerry Brown on Monday sued 20 companies, including Mattel Inc. and Toys "R" Us, claiming they sold toys containing "unlawful quantities of lead."

If the suit is successful, the companies could pay a US$2,500 fine for each violation. picked by marli 2 years ago

Fire officials fear that the Santa Cruz wildfire, know being called the Summit Fires, could destroy more than 10,000 acres before they are capable of containing the blaze. As of 4pm PST there was zero containment. picked by Bornbad 2 years ago

A large fire is burning at the world-famous Universal Studios in Los Angeles, California. picked by topofall 1 year ago

This morning's update on the California fires. picked by proverb 2 years ago

I guess when you're a firefighter in a small town you have to start your own fires. picked by civicracer18c1 3 years ago

I try not to post regular news. I'm one of the people that have been told to stay indoors all week. It smells like fireplace everywhere. No blue sky...only grey. Smoke, smell, burning eyes and coughing. More here:
picked by Bornbad 1 year ago

It was a rock & roll day. picked by Bornbad 2 years ago