California
The Feds Are Investigating Hate Crimes Against Muslims After the San Bernardino Shootings
A wave of anti-Muslim vandalism and arson is being probed in the vicinity of the terrorist attack, but incidents across America suggest it's no regional problem.
What It's Like to Be a Female Firefighter in California Prison
"I love the cutting, I love the chainsaw, I love being on the mountains. It's one of the places where you feel free. You feel like you're giving back."
'Status Update' Captures the Evolution of the Bay Area
Gathered by curators Pete Brook and Rian Dundon in partnership with Catchlight, the work of 14 photographers documents the many facets of the region.
California Is Considering New Porn Regulations
Porn producers would get full access to performers' medical records, condoms would be required on set, and facial ejaculation wouldn't be allowed without safety goggles.
California Has the Most Peaceful Bullfights on Earth
Here, the bullfighting is bloodless. Bulls wear a Velcro patch on their shoulders while men on horseback try to tag them with Velcro-tipped darts.
The California Almond Board Has Had Enough with the Almond Shaming
Can we blame almonds for everything?
War in Weed Country
Native Americans in California are outlawing marijuana in order to save the environment—and themselves.
The Horrifying Case of the Colorado Man Accused of Hunting Sex Slaves on Grindr
In addition to highlighting the potential dangers of internet dating, the case suggests that even if sex-trafficking victims are usually women, troubled young gay men are vulnerable to sexual predators too.
Meet the Drought Truther Who Thinks the Government Is Behind California's Long Dry Spell
Former solar engineer Dane Wigington believes chemtrails are to blame for the state's record dry spell – and a surprising number of people agree.
Rare Recordings of Charles Manson Ranting About Our 'Brainwashed Society'
This short film contains some of the few audio recordings of Charles Manson since he's been incarcerated. It features the psychedelic art of Leah Shore and voice of Manson parsing everything from God to suicide.
Cry-Baby of the Week: A Woman Allegedly Committed a Hate Crime in an Argument Over Dog Poop
Also this week: A cop pulled a gun on a guy who was filming him.
A Gang of Rich, White Surfer Dudes Is Terrorising a California Beach Town
The Lunada Bay Boys have been assaulting outsiders since the 1960s – and local police won't do anything to stop it.