southern california
California's Obnoxious Gang of Rich, Old Surfer Dudes Is Finally Being Sued
The Lunada Bay Boys have allegedly been bullying people who tried to surf their break for years. After one of them recently assaulted an off-duty cop, they're finally getting sued.
Meet the Nudists Willing to Sue Their City For the Right to Get Naked
A nudist group in Southern California is up in arms over their city's recent decision to ban them from holding private skinny-dipping gatherings in the municipal pool.
The VICE Guide to Los Angeles
Whether you're just visiting or settling in for the long haul, our VICE guide will help you navigate LA like a local.
The Town Erin Brockovich Rescued Is Basically a Ghost Town Now
There's still hexavalent chromium in the water, the town's houses are being knocked down, and the only place to buy beer is about to close.
Does the LAPD Deserve Its Reputation for Racism and Brutality?
The killing of a homeless man on Skid Row has raised new questions about one of America's most notorious police departments.
The Life and Sad Demise of a Party Robot
Back in the 1980s, David Leventhal rented out a robot named Casanova to Hollywood parties, but today the bot is rusting away in Agua Dulce, an isolated town north of Los Angeles.
The Worst Drought in 500 Years
In the first episode of our new show, California Soul, we head out to California's drought-ravaged towns and see what people are doing to carry on.
I Survived the Isla Vista Shooting
From my bedroom window I saw a girl crying while blood ran down her leg.
Sticking Around After the Evacuations During a California Wildfire
We came across a guy who does his own firefighting.