Gorgeous pictures of top california State parks picked by myrthachang 1 year 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 4 months ago

The California Supreme Court ruled on Thursday the state cannot bar same-sex marriages, marking a major victory for gay rights advocates that may have national implications. picked by jhordie 4 months ago

California motorists will risk fines of up to $100 next year if they are caught smoking in cars with minors, making their state the third to protect children in vehicles from secondhand smoke. picked by AutumnLotus 11 months ago

A California lawmaker wants to ban motorists from holding pets on their laps while driving and getting caught can net a $35 fine. The bill passed the Assembly on a 44-11 vote on Monday, and heads to the Senate. picked by AutumnLotus 4 months ago

California crazy is leaking into other states. Run while you still can, Idaho! picked by gnikgnok 1 year ago

Only in California will you soon be able to experience a life-threatening earthquake and watch a locally made, supercomputer-generated, 3-D movie of that shaking ground within 30 minutes of the first jolt. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

At least in San Francisco and other parts of california. Not only is the common-sense, logical, and prudent check of prisoners for illegal contraband such as drugs, weapons, etc illegal, but the 1000's and 1000's of criminals are eligible for healthy tax-payer funded checks for being searched. picked by bernardblack 2 weeks ago

Jumbo squid that can grow up to 7 feet long and weigh more than 110 pounds are invading central California waters and preying on local anchovy, hake and other commercial fish populations. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

Right-wing blowhard Glenn Beck didn't make any friends in Southern California on Monday. Media Matters caught him in flagrante delicto on his talk radio show, declaring, "I think there is a handful of people who hate America. Unfortunately for them, a lot of them are losing their homes in a forest fire today." picked by 86Apex 11 months 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 10 months ago

Not only is California dealing with UFO invasions they're now having to deal with Giant Squids!

Like something out of a Jules Verne fantasy, giant squid have invaded the coast of Northern California. Scientists are baffled, fisherman are frustrated, no one knows the ultimate impact on our ecosystem. Now, who wants calamari? picked by doggylives 5 months 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 1 year ago

With wildfires raging across California, the friendly neighbours to the North are more than happy to lend a hand... er, planes. picked by chinook 2 months ago

A 17-year-old girl gave birth secretly at home, then walked four blocks to a hospital with the baby still attached by its umbilical cord. picked by AutumnLotus 4 months ago

One out of every eight Americans now lives in California, state officials say. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

One of the nation's most ambitious plans to protect marine life was approved Friday when a state panel voted to ban or restrict fishing across more than 200 square miles of water off Central California. picked by suebe 1 year ago

A teenager killed himself after he was dumped by text message. Jamie Gaylor, who had already split up six times from Grace Denne, was heartbroken when she told him the relationship was finally over. The 17-year-old went on a drinking session after which he was found hanged beside a lake. picked by AutumnLotus 10 months ago

Belmont, CA wants to ban smoking in outdoor public places such as parks and stadiums, and in "service lines" such as those at ATMs as well as apartments and condos. This would be the first US city to ban smoking in your private home. picked by 2manyusernames 12 months ago

Nibbles the elephant seal is defying his tame nickname by killing smaller seals, menacing a kayaker and chomping on a surfer and a dog on the northern California coast. picked by BrownTrout 1 year ago