Politics | Leftist Lunacy

California Bans State-Funded Travel To Iowa. Ted Cruz Hilariously Educates Them. | Daily Wire

Last Friday, California Attorney General Xavier Becerra announced that California would ban state-funded and state-sponsored travel to Iowa because the state passed a law barring the funding of ge

Business & Finance | Business

How Uber and Lyft got lost | VentureBeat

Uber and Lyft have been so focused on short-term super-growth and long-term domination that they completely overlooked the middle-term.

Sports | Surfing/SUPing

A Visitor's Guide to Longboarding Pleasure Point

Everything you need to know about sliding one of CA's most treasured logging spots

Politics | Leftist Lunacy

California bans schools from suspending students solely for disruptive behavior | TheHill

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) has signed off on legislation banning schools in the state from suspending students for disruptive behavior.

Gavin Newsom is a moron, if you voted for him: you too are a moron.

Politics | Leftist Lunacy

Move over, shipping container apartments, and make room for PodShare

It's like prison, except you rent your cell.

This is absolutely insane. The newer apartments in LA already look like huge units for human storage. Now they are trying actual human storage. Meanwhile, the democrats that ran the city into oblivion keep getting re-elected because too many Angelenos are too intellectually lazy, and emotionally needy, to get past the “Dems good, GOP bad” cliches taught to them by their political overlords.

Politics | Donald Trump

Report: Trump, Fed-Up With Dems, Orders White House Officials To Combat CA Homelessness

President Trump, disgusted with the inability of California's Democrats to address the skyrocketing number of homeless people in California’s major cities, has ordered White House officials to address the issue, according to

Politics | Leftist Lunacy

‘Can we sell California’? We’re sure Calif. State Assembly’s reported expansion of red flag law ‘won’t possibly be abused’

Oh, hey. Looks like California really wants to get a jump on this whole “red flag law” thing. The L.A. Times’ Patrick McGreevey reports:

California is easily the most insane state in the nation. It didn't used to be like this. People in Hollywood, Santa Monica, Weest L.A. and most of Northern California were nuts and the rest of us we're extremely sane. Now it's basically headquarters for the world cult of leftism. This moronic idea is he latest example.

Miscellaneous | This is stuff I like

Texas VS Los Angeles Differences That Are Way Too Real

Truly two different universes.

News | News

Palestinian Who Assassinated Robert Kennedy for His Support for Israel Stabbed in Prison

Robert Kennedy in 1964. Photo: Wikicommons. Sirhan Sirhan, the Palestinian found guilty of shooting US presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy …

Politics | Education or Indoctrination?

California middle school teacher draws scrutiny for giving students “gender unicorn” identity cards

A middle school science teacher in California caused an uproar this week for giving his students a "Gender Unicorn" sheet that explained gender identity and sexual attraction. 

This is child abuse. The left is becoming more brazen about sexualizing children. We should all be horrified.

News | The News

LA residents fed up with officials, demand change after homeless crisis spirals in city

It’s the stale stench of liquor and human waste that hits you first. Then it's visual -- row after row of dirty tarp tents crammed together on the sidewalk next to piles rotting trash and broken appliances. There are half-dressed, drugged-out shells of

It's a cesspool.

Politics | Leftists & Antisemitism

California Introduces Radical Anti-Semitic High School Curriculum

The state of California has introduced "blatantly anti-Semitic and anti-Israel" lessons into its official high school curriculum.

Family & Parenting | Kids

Best Children’s Museums in Los Angeles

Looking for the best kids museums? These family-favorite museums are some of the best in the world and luckily, in Los Angeles.

Politics | Politics

Opinion: Signs of anti-Semitism in state ethnic studies plan - Los Angeles Times

Public high schools in California should teach ethnic studies. But a draft of the model curriculum the state is developing carries more than a whiff of anti-Jewish bias.

I have personally encountered anti-Semitism at my kid’s elementary school and a complete lack of understanding about it and how offensive some of the attitudes are.

Politics | Socialism, Fascism, and the NWO

California Wants To Teach Kids That Capitalism Is Racist

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News | Antisemitism

URGENT ACTION NEEDED: Stop Anti-Israel Hate in California Public Schools

The State of California is currently reviewing a model Ethnic Studies curriculum, which openly promotes hateful boycotts against Israel and omits antisemitism as a form of bigotry.

News | Local News Articles

3 family members killed in California sea cliff collapse

ENCINITAS, Calif. (AP) — Three women killed when a Southern California sea cliff collapsed were members of a family gathered on a beach to celebrate one of them having survived breast cancer,...

Politics | Liberal "Tolerance"

‘Hope Dems run on this’! Ca. Dem Party regional director says rural white Americans are just ‘not grateful enough’; UPDA

"This thread is a perfect example of why Democrats aren't winning anytime soon."

The least tolerant people on Earth are liberal democrats. Maybe they’re second, Islamists like the Taliban, ISIS & Al Qaeda, then the democrats.

Food & Drink | Travel

Yosemite Hotels Get Their Historic Names Back After Trademark Dispute

The Majestic Yosemite Hotel is back to its original name, The Ahwahnee. And a set of cabins that was temporarily called Half Dome Village now carries its historic name, Camp Curry.

Politics | Campus Watch

Eighty Groups Protest California Professor's Use of Official Department Facebook Page to Spread Anti-Israel Propaganda

An anti-Israel demonstration in London. Photo: Campaign Against Antisemitism. A petition from dozens of organizations large and small has been …

Every college in California has this problem, SFSU, USC, UCLA, Berkeley...etc. Every single one.

Politics | Leftist Lunacy

California becomes 1st state to give taxpayer-funded health benefits to illegal immigrants | Fox News

Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-Calif., signed a bill into law on Tuesday making young illegal immigrants eligible for the Medicaid program in California, making it the first state to offer such taxpayer-funded health benefits to low-income adults age 25 and younger

California is a paradise for leftist lunatics.

Politics | Illegal Aliens

California Democrats push bill allowing noncitizens to hold party leadership roles | Fox News

California lawmakers proposed a bill last week that, if passed, would give noncitizens the chance to serve in state and local Democratic Party leadership positions. 

Politics | Politics

Kamala Harris' Busing Integration Story Is Misleading

In her standout debate moment with Joe Biden, Kamala Harris exaggerated her history about racial integration and busing. She wasn't part of the "second class to integrate her public schools."

Sports | Cycling

Opening the Streets of Los Angeles to Showcase Its Culture

The goal of CicLAvia is to bring together the diverse bike scene throughout L.A.

Politics | Leftist Lunacy

California Legislature Passes Bill To Put Trans Men In Women’s Prisons, Even Rapists

Transgender people who think themselves to be women should not be housed with female prisoners for obvious safety reasons. Naturally, California disagrees.

Total insanity. Liberals don’t care about women, minorities, kids etc. The only thing they care about is “Can we exploit it?”

Politics | Politics

California Legislature OKs health insurance mandate

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The California Legislature voted Monday to tax people who refuse to buy health insurance, bringing back a key part of former President Barack Obama's health care law in...

Exempt: illegal aliens, prisoners & Indian tribe members.

Lawmakers also expand government-funded health insurance to low-income young adults living in the U.S. illegally

California demonstrates once again why it’s important to have two viable parties to reign in the other part’s excesses.

Visual Arts | Visual Arts

Millard Sheets Mosaic Removal Begins - SM Mirror

Arts Commission frustrated about the process By Keldine Hull Santa Monica is losing a vital piece of its artistic heritage....

Politics | Leftist Lunacy

REPORT: It Will Cost $600,000 To Cover Up George Washington Mural That 'Traumatized' San Fran High School Students

It will cost a San Francisco school district more than half a million dollars to cover up a "controversial" mural of George Washington, after a handful of activists complained that the mere sight of the nation's first president was "traumat

"The painting "glorifies slavery, genocide, colonization, manifest destiny, white supremacy, oppression" and "doesn't represent SFUSD values of social justice, diversity, united, student-centered."

Keep erasing our history because that will end "well." The left MUST be stopped.

News | Antisemitism

California Dems propose resolution linking Israeli government to massacre at Pittsburgh synagogue

Five draft resolutions set to be debated this weekend by the California Democratic Party, obtained exclusively by Fox News on Thursday, accuse the Israeli government of "aligning with the virulent Islamophobia" of white supremacist groups in the U.S. -- a

Miscellaneous | Los Angeles Stuff

A swarm of 1,000 earthquakes hit Southern California — how nervous should we be? - Los Angeles Times

It can be worth taking note of small earthquakes. But what they may mean is never quite clear.

Politics | Election: 2020

Kamala Harris’s Dreadful DA Record | National Review

Democratic presidential aspirant Kamala Harris’s tenure as San Francisco’s chief prosecutor reveals much about her character and judgment.

News | NEWS

Nazi-Loving California Man Arrested for Planning to Commit Antisemitic Mass Shooting

A San Diego County Sheriff’s Deputy secures the scene of a shooting incident at the Congregation Chabad synagogue in Poway, …

News | News

Horton Plaza: What could have been

But I’m not here to lament the repugnant idea of having bro-friendly skateparks and break areas among Horton Plaza’s iconic, postmodernist design. Rather, I just want to say that I will miss it.

News | The News

UNION BOSS: L.A. Mayor’s ‘Green New Deal’ Is Pushing Members Toward GOP And Trump | Daily Wire

Organized labor in Los Angeles recently launched an ad campaign blasting Democratic Mayor Eric Garcetti over his proposed "Green New Deal," claiming the environmental plan would cost union jobs, increase energy bills, and erode the middle-class.

News | The News

'Swastikas Are Cool': East Bay Man Outrages Neighbors With Giant Nazi Symbol in Backyard

The 10 foot by 10 foot swastika in Steven Johnson’s backyard as seen from the air. Photo: Screenshot. A resident …

Food & Drink | Coffee

Handlebar Coffee Roasters

Music | Music

S/T EP, by City Mouse

7 track album

Politics | Illegal Immigration

CA County Retains Sanctuary Policy Despite Murder Of Woman Allegedly Committed By Illegal Immigrant

On Tuesday, despite the murder of a woman that was allegedly committed by an illegal immigrant who had been released under the county’s sanctuary policy, the Santa Clara, California, County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to retain the policy.

Politics | Leftists & Antisemitism

Not victory but surrender: Revised California Democratic Party resolutions still have virulently anti-Israel language, deny left wing antisemitism

Blogging about Israel and the Arab world since, oh, forever.

Miscellaneous | Interesting Links

California City: A utopian dream turned ghost town - Curbed

A developer dreamed of transforming California desert into a futuristic dream city—then came the lawsuits.

Sports | Cycling

For the love of Belgium (and waffles) - Peloton Magazine

Michael Marckx is full of life. He’s smart and engaging. His sense of humor is a breath of fresh air in the occasionally staid world of cycling. While the industry argues about Interbike and retail challenges and the UCI remains in the 19th century, Mar

Politics | POLITICS

California Dems suggest Israel tied to 2018 Pittsburgh synagogue attack | The Jerusalem post

Ahead of the California Democratic Party State Convention, which opens in San Francisco on Friday, drafted proposals seek to link Israel to "virulent Islamophobia."

The Democratic Party is anti-Jewish. The further left-the more they hate is. What other conclusion can you draw from stories like this, their growing support for BDS, and their failure to condemn antisemites in their own party?

News | The News

Bubonic Plague ‘Likely’ Already Present In Los Angeles, Dr. Drew Says | Daily Wire

Los Angeles is going down the drain.

Thank you democrats! Yet the liberal rubes who live here, almost everyone, still blames the evvvvvvil GOP for all of this.

News | The News

TRASH CITY: ‘Sky-High’ Trash Piles Found In Los Angeles, Raising Concerns About Typhus | Daily Wire

Apparently problems with waste are not limited to San Francisco.

NBC4 reported Monday that “sky-high” piles of rotting trash were found around Los Angeles, leading some to worry about a new typhus outbreak.

LA has turned from the greatest city in the country in the last century into a huge outdoors homeless shelter where only the pathetically poor or very rich matter. Everyone else is marginalized. It’s no coincidence that this is happening in every city with democrats in charge. You can see how particularly cultish leftism is in LA where the conditions are obviously deplorable yet the majority of the people who love here believe that it’s the non-existent “evil” GOP who is truly at fault.

Politics | Leftist Lunacy

CA Bill Would Eliminate Single-Family Home Zoning In Most Of The State | Daily Wire

A California housing bill targeting upscale communities would eliminate single-family home zoning across most of the state, transferring the authority to

The democrats drive this state into the ground. The idiots who continue to vote for them don’t seem to understand that the destruction of the economy and law favoring joblessness, are the reasons for the state’s severe problems. Government is the problem, but they still, like lemmings, look to government for the solution. The problem is magnified exponentially by the fact that one party perpetually runs the state.

Politics | Leftist Lunacy

Lefties come UNGLUED over Dan McLaughlin’s EPIC, TOTALLY RAD thread on why we have the Electoral College

Electoral College is the poo, Lefties, take a big whiff.

Travel | Travel

The Essential Vintage Palm Springs Travel Guide 2019

What is so great about Palm Springs, California? So many things, all of the things. One of the best things is the history here. Many celebrities have flocked here since the 20s, because there was a rule. It was the “two-hour rule”, which meant that ce

I can vouch for some of these, and I can also tell you that some of the best actually vintage places are missing from this list.

Politics | Other Politics

California Senate passes bill that would keep Trump off 2020 ballot unless he releases tax returns | TheHill

The California state Senate on Thursday approved a bill to require candidates appearing on the presidential primary ballot — including President Trump — to release five years' worth of income tax returns.

Politics | PC Culture

High School Mulls Removing George Washington Murals Because They 'Traumatize' Students | Daily Wire

A high school in Northern California — George Washington High School, to be specific — is mulling over a push to remove two 83-year-old murals from its hallways. Critics advocating for their removal say they are offensive to Native Americans and Afric

Can we all agree that these leftist brats all need to be punched in the face?

Sports | Cycling

2019 Sea Otter Classic SITREP | FAT-BIKE.COM

Sports | Cycling

Nova Eroica | Californian Gravel

Gravel cycling in California is pretty much unbeatable and there's little better than a well organised event where you don't even have to plan a route. I rod...

Sports | Cycling

Californian Gravel Bikepacking | Los Padres & Big Sur

Trip of a lifetime or what? I went bikepacking on gravel, tarmac and dirt from Monterey, California riding through Los Padres National Forest and down to the...

Miscellaneous | Interesting Links

The 25 Happiest Cities in America | Mental Floss

With high salaries, healthy environments, and more, these U.S. cities are home to a lot of happy citizens.

Miscellaneous | Interesting Links

The 25 Happiest Cities in America | Mental Floss

With high salaries, healthy environments, and more, these U.S. cities are home to a lot of happy citizens.

News | Local News Articles

California lawmakers push to ban tiny shampoo bottles from state's hotels

Tiny shampoo bottles are causing major problems for California, lawmakers say.

Politics | PC Culture

CA City Painted American Flag On Police Cars. Residents Protested. Now The City's Reconsidering. | Daily Wire

In Laguna Beach, California, an artists’ community, some residents have expressed hostility toward Laguna Beach police cars that have the word “police” on their doors painted with the American flag.

I am so sick of these pathetic, weak, scared, losers.

“Carrie Woodburn, a local artist, stated it was “shocking to see the boldness of the design,” adding, “We have such an amazing community of artists here, and I thought the aesthetic didn’t really represent our community. It feels very aggressive.”

Politics | Politics

Are Plastic Bag Bans Garbage? : Planet Money : NPR

A national movement to ban plastic bags is gaining steam, but these restrictions may actually hurt the environment more than help it.

I CALLED THIS ONE! Plastic bag bans are a SCAM. Not only is it obvious that they don't lessen environmental impact, because there is always an environmental factor involved in producing or recycling literally anything, but, and the article doesn't fully acknowledge this, the whole thing was an excuse for cities to take even more money from people in the form of the "environmental tax" on plastic bags. They exploit concerns about the environment to manipulate people. I don't know how that's not extremely clear to people at this point.

News | In The News

3 million Californians might have to go back to the DMV after ID failure

The Department of Homeland Security on Monday sent Gov. Gavin Newsom a letter notifying him that the DMV failed to require Californians to provide adequate identification when residents sought so-c…

"The Department of Homeland Security on Monday sent Gov. Gavin Newsom a letter notifying him that the DMV failed to require Californians to provide adequate identification when residents sought so-called Real ID cards."

Science & Technology | Science

California's Eerie 'Earthquake Pause' Is Unprecedented

California hasn't seen a ground-rupturing earthquake in 100 years. That's unprecedented.

Miscellaneous | Interesting Links

How one couple worked charter school regulations to make millions

California’s charter law — passed in 1992 — allowed for charter schools to be authorized and overseen by hundreds of school districts. It also allowed for multiple appeals if schools were denied. Clark and Jeanette Parker were charter operators who

Sports | Cycling

Eroica California Vintage Bike Ride

6TH-7TH APRIL 2019

News | The News

California Leads The Nation In Bringing Back Medieval Illnesses

Diseases the modern world virtually eradicated are making a resurgence in California

Every single city run by democrats is a disaster. Every one. California is an entire state run by Democrats that is now essentially a garbage heap. The reason why they are able to retain power though is because all of the sheep who follow them still believe that all of these problems are caused by Republicans. That is despite the fact that Republicans haven't had substantial power in California in a decade.

Miscellaneous | Other Stories

Why are there so many butterflies in Southern California right now? – Pasadena Star News

The large movement of small, Painted Lady butterflies may continue for about a month.

News | News

California college to vote on ending Israel study program, with support from Rep. Tlaib

A California college’s council is pushing forward with a vote to end its study abroad program with an Israeli university -- a push that has picked up the support of freshman Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich.

Do you see how this works? Small congressional districts elect these people to represent them and then they use the national agenda to push THEIR agenda, not work for the people in their district.

Miscellaneous | Interesting Links

California's new governor signs moratorium on executions

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The 737 inmates on the nation's largest death row got a reprieve from California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday when he signed an executive order placing a moratorium on...

News | The News

California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s death penalty order gives reprieve to these serial killers, child murderers | Fox News

Child murderers, rapists and serial killers who tortured their victims with everything from ice picks to a 4-foot twig are set to have their lives spared Wednesday -- until at least 2023 -- as California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs an executive order to halt

Sports | Cycling

FOX MTB | MADE FOR YOUR RIDE – EPISODE 1 | KIRT VOREIS

Durability, Versatility or Mobility? For Kirt Voreis, riding in the high desert of California with varying temps, sharp rocks, cacti, and the occasional zomb...

A mountain bike video shot in the California high desert featuring the music of Cock Sparrer.

News | Antisemitism Watch

‘Heartsick and disgusted’: Nazi imagery posted from O.C. teens’ party stirs outrage

Newport Mesa Unified officials and local leaders were grappling Monday with how to respond to images from a party of teens gathered around a swastika and making a Nazi salute.

This is what happens when a state's dominant party mainstreams antisemitism.

Miscellaneous | Interesting Links

Californians are losing hundreds of millions of dollars in recycling deposits

California consumers lost out on at least $308 million in 5-cent deposits on cans and bottles last year, largely because it’s increasingly difficult to find a place to recycle them, a new report says.

Miscellaneous | Things To Do: Los Angeles

The Hollywood Walk of Fame Has Been Named the Worst Tourist Trap on Earth

According to a new study and everyone who has ever been there

Disagree. But it would be nice if the idiots who run this city would get rid of the homeless villages, unlicensed vendors, and beggars up and down the street.

Politics | Politics

The Destruction of Venice Beach Epitomizes California’s Idiocracy

Venice Beach, California, used to be one of California’s great places. A Bohemian gem, nestled against the sand between big Los Angeles and the vast Pacific Ocean. Rents used to be a little lower in Venice compared to other coastal neighborhoods. The lo

This article is so insightful-it is a nearly perfect summation of how disastrous progressive policies have been in California, and how dangerous they would be for the country.

Miscellaneous | Los Angeles Stuff

92 Percent Of LA Homes Are Unaffordable To The Average Person

We're No. 2! After San Francisco, L.A. is the second least affordable housing market in the country.

The prices here are insane, something has to be done.

Politics | Other Politics

Trump administration trying to claw back California high-speed rail money - POLITICO

And DOT said it wants to go even further, saying it's 'actively exploring every legal option' to seek the return of $2.5 billion in federal funds.

Travel | Travel Tips

The Best Ways to Travel From L.A. to San Francisco, Without a Car

Make the West Coast's most iconic road trip without a car.

Politics | Second Amendment

#2A alert: Cam Edwards and others hammer 'progressive priorities' after L.A. passes law about disclosing NRA ties

"Should infuriate every American who cares about our 2A rights."

Food & Drink | Coffee

Pacific Crest Coffee Co.

Pacific Crest Coffee Company roasts, brews, and serves the best coffee and tea in Truckee, California. Order single origin and blended coffees and teas, or learn how to brew better at home or on an adventure!

News | The News

Don't Tell AOC: CA Governor Cancels High-Speed Rail From LA To San Francisco | Daily Wire

Don’t tell Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) and her socialist chums who want to eliminate air travel and replace it with high-speed rail, but the leftist governor of California has just canceled the long-developing high-speed train from Los Angeles

Politics | Malfeasance

John Stossel: San Francisco has become the slum by the bay -- Bad laws cause city's homeless crisis

San Francisco is one of the richest cities it the world. It’s given us music, technology and elegant architecture.

Sports | Cycling

Rollout: Perspective - Ginger Boyd

Perspective. Easton joined Ginger Boyd, Brand Manager for Machines for Freedom, in LA to talk perspectives within the cycling industry, opportunities for gro...

News | News

Joshua Tree national park 'may take 300 years to recover' from shutdown

National park saw ‘irreparable’ damage including vandalism, ruined trails and trees cut down, says former superintendent

News | The News

California Parents Protest Against Public Schools’ Sexual Education Curriculum

Some parents in California are protesting the change in sex education in schools.

News | The News

Willie Brown Admits He Boosted Kamala Harris's Career

Former San Francisco mayor Willie Brown broke his silence on his relationship with Democratic senator Kamala Harris on Saturday.

Politics | Politics

Revealed: Number Registered to Vote in Los Angeles County Far Exceeds Population of US Citizens

UPDATE: Settlement Mandates Purge of 1.5 Million Inactive Voters Statewide.

California has counties with more voters than people, ballot harvesting, and the jungle primary, but there is “definitely” no widespread corruption here.

Politics | Leftist Lunacy

California Dem State Senator bans 'he' and 'she' pronouns during judiciary committee hearings

Says it's because state recognizes non-binary as gender