California
Amazon Brags It ‘Cultivated’ California Mayor With Donations in Leaked Policy Document
Amazon "aims to paint myself and the City of Perris as an example of a manipulated municipality for future development," Mayor Michael Vargas said.
California Can Now Force Drug Users to Go to Rehab
Governor Gavin Newsom signed a pair of bills that will make it easier to force people into treatment. Experts say it could make the overdose crisis worse.
Child Labor Is Such a Big Problem That California Will Teach Kids Their Rights at School
A new bill signed on Saturday will require schools to teach students about child labor, workplace safety, and rights to organize.
Inside the Fight to Forcibly Out Transgender Students in California
Even in a blue state where anti-trans education bills have failed, local extremists have found ways to target trans students.
Man Who Shot Store Owner for Flying Pride Flag Was a Far-Right Conspiracist
He posted anti-gay and antisemitic conspiracy theories, and followed and reposted Jordan Peterson and Matt Walsh.
Trader Joe’s Sues Trader Joe’s United for Trademark Infringement
The store is demanding that its union turn over some of its merchandise and profits because the merchandise was too similar to the brand’s logo.
An Otter Keeps Stealing Surfboards as Great Ocean Uprising Escalates
While the Atlantic Ocean has orcas attacking yachts, the coast of California has its own guardian from unwanted human behavior.
Liberal LA Has Become an Epicenter of Violent Culture Wars. Here’s How.
Last month, three separate protests outside LA-area schools against "grooming" turned violent as newly radicalized parents joined forces with a familiar group of culture war extremists.
Restaurant Hired 'Priest' to 'Get the Sins Out' of Confessing Workers
The sins in question included being late for work and having “bad intentions” towards management.
Undercover Cops Sold a Drug Dealer 60 Pounds of Meth and Let Them Get Away
The sheriff’s office in Riverside County, California, admitted that after selling the meth, the dealer just drove away and officers couldn’t catch up.
Where's the Next Amsterdam?
As the city cracks down on its weed laws, others across the world are ready to let the good times roll. Here's the latest legalisation updates.
A Police Union Leader Was Busted for International Fentanyl Smuggling
Joanne Segovia, 64, known as the “grandma” of San Jose's powerful cop union, tried to blame it on the housekeeper.