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

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 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

Two weeks after federal judges ordered California to reduce its prison population, an arm of the Schwarzenegger administration is set to vote on increased funding to police anti-drug units, potentially putting even more offenders behind bars. picked by Bornbad 3 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 2 years ago

Miss Yosemite Valley became Miss California this week. There's no mention about her thoughts on gay marriage. Somebody alert Perez. picked by brand0n027 5 months ago

A message from the state of California to its 16- and 17-year-olds: Dnt txt n drv — thx.

Should be illegal period. picked by muppet 2 years 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 1 year 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 2 years ago

Regulations on small businesses in California have cost the state's economy $492 billion and 3.8 million jobs, according to a report quietly released by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's office this week. picked by T1000 2 months ago

Contra Costa County of California said that they would no longer prosecute a wide range of crimes including assault, theft, traffic laws, certain drug crimes and more.
Before you get too excited or outraged it is a bs ploy to ensure that the prosecutor's office gets fully funded in the budget negotiations. picked by 2manyusernames 6 months ago

California voters have passed a constitutional amendment outlawing same-sex marriage... which would overturn a court ruling that gave gay couples the right to wed just months ago.

The passage of Proposition 8 represents a crushing political defeat for gay-rights activists, who had hoped public opinion on the contentious issue had shifted enough to help them defeat the measure. picked by ImNotBlue 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 2 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

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 3 years ago

A California condor chick has hatched in Mexico for the first time in at least 60 years. picked by suebe 3 years ago

A bloom of ocean algae that produces a toxic acid has sickened and killed hundreds of birds, sea lions and dolphins in California, environmentalists said. picked by AutumnLotus 3 years ago

California crazy is leaking into other states. Run while you still can, Idaho! picked by gnikgnok 3 years ago

Gorgeous pictures of top california State parks picked by myrthachang 3 years 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 3 years ago