Title says it all. picked by muppet 7 months ago

When most people see a pile of manure, they see a pile of manure. We saw it as an opportunity. picked by haven 7 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*edit* Change the outdated link.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 12 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 1 year ago

At 378.1 feet, Hyperion may beat the world record for tallest living thing! The location of the tree remains a secret in order to protect its' fragile surrounding land. picked by musicgirldani 2 years 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 5 months ago

EPA officials told the agency's administrator that California had "compelling and extraordinary conditions" to justify a federal waiver allowing the state to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from vehicles, according to excerpts of documents released Wednesday. picked by willster09 9 months ago

Just not to each other. picked by suebe 1 month ago

California researchers say they have developed molecular "smart bombs" that stop pancreatic and kidney cancer from spreading in mice while causing fewer side effects and damage to healthy surrounding tissues than traditional chemotherapy. picked by deEPCHIll 3 months ago

FEMA brought dozens of mobile homes to Southern California after the fires, only to find their own guidelines prevented them from putting them on many properties in rough terrain.

*FEMA strikes (or rather, doesn't) again. Hey, why don't they borrow some funds from Tanzania! picked by dollyllama 8 months ago

Hundreds of pastors have called on their congregations to fast and pray for passage of a ballot measure in November that would put an end to gay marriage in California. picked by muppet 3 weeks ago

These huge stones have the ability to move themselves across the dry, desert floor as much as 900 feet in a single movement. Nobody has seen them move and scientists are at a loss to explain it. picked by BrownTrout 2 years ago

This morning's update on the California fires. picked by proverb 12 months 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 11 months ago

Attention Mexican smugglers - it's real easy to cross the border in Souther California through the Imperial Dunes. picked by suebe 8 months ago

Country music star Garth Brooks knows he has his work cut oot for him as he prepares to play five concerts in two days, starting on Friday, to benefit California firefighters and wildfire victims. picked by punthe 9 months ago

Scientists in California have been studying a group of people with a remarkable musical talent. It's called absolute pitch, also known as perfect pitch.
People with absolute pitch can instantly identify any musical note. The California researchers have been identifying people with this skill in order to understand its genetic basis. picked by neilharvey 1 year ago

California State Fair Commercial Wine Competition judges have lost their sense of taste.
Can anyone say Matanzas Creek? picked by suebe 1 year ago

An American tourist from California was killed by a train as he walked on the tracks in a daze after he drank a cappuccino laced with drugs and then was robbed, railway police said Monday. picked by dollyllama 5 months ago

"At age 34, Donald Schmidt is the oldest ward ever in the California Youth Authority."

If he's a child killer... why in the world are they keeping him locked up... with CHILDREN? picked by digitalgimpling 2 years ago