This might, in fact, completely eliminate plasma TVs from the market, as LCD televisions have been making more progress in efficiency than plasma. Of course, this wouldn't stop Californians from driving to Nevada, or ordering their televisions online. picked by Bornbad 2 months ago

A research project aimed at weasels has turned up a bigger prize: a picture of a wolverine, an elusive animal scientists feared may have been driven out of the Sierra Nevada long ago by human activity. picked by dollyllama 2 years 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 1 year ago

No damage or injuries were immediately reported after the magnitude 5.0 quake struck at 7:49 p.m. local time.

*take it from me, A 5.0 is bigger than moderate* picked by Bornbad 11 months ago

Want a big screen tv? Well to get one in California you may have to start up a smuggling organization as California moves to ban them because of the excess electricity they demand. picked by bernardblack 1 month ago

California faces an almost certain risk of being rocked by a strong earthquake by 2037, scientists said Monday in the first statewide temblor forecast. New calculations reveal there is a 99.7 percent chance a magnitude 6.7 quake or larger will strike in the next 30 years. picked by JDRucker 2 years ago

Parents were refused the right to excuse their kids from classes that would teach all kids in the district's elementary schools about gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender alternative families. picked by Doggylives 3 months ago

Title says it all. picked by muppet 2 years ago

they paid for goods with a worthless promise, now want sales taxes on said goods paid for with real money picked by shoestix 4 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 2 years ago

A bill to tax and regulate marijuana in California like alcohol would generate nearly $1.4 billion in revenue for the cash-strapped state, according to an official analysis released Wednesday by tax officials. picked by shep182 5 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

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 2 years ago

The world's most powerful laser which can simulate the energy force of the sun's blistering core is ready for action, scientists said today.

Costing £2.4billion, the National Ignition Facility in California is the size of a football field.Scientists hope the laser will eventually mimic the heat and pressure found at the centre of the sun. picked by bingo 8 months ago

30 cows were scrambled onto Interstate 5 in Central California when a cattle truck overturned. Sadly, two cows were pronounced hamburger at the scene. picked by brand0n027 11 months 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 3 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 2 years 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 2 years ago

And it's not in California picked by JoshSF49 1 year ago

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