A Silicon Valley high school unknowingly published copies of a yearbook which included an anti-Semitic slur against a Jewish classmate from Israel. The Contra Costa Times reports that a student at Monta Vista High School had intentionally changed the last three
Oakland Mayor Jean Quan’s collision with the driver of another vehicle over the weekend has drawn attention to a previous conviction she received in traffic court for a red-light violation, and raised questions about whether she or the driver of the other
A social media firestorm has surrounded a 25-year-old California mom who started breastfeeding her 3-month-old baby during her graduation ceremony from Cal State University, Long Beach. Karlesha Thurman posted a picture her friend took of her breastfeeding her baby Aaliyah
According to the executive director of Cal State University Sacramento’s Center for California Studies, the only way Republican gubernatorial candidate Neel Kashkari can unseat Governor Jerry Brown is if an asteroid hits earth, reports the San Jose Mercury News. Steve Boilard, formerly a
A four-hour pursuit and standoff between the LAPD, its SWAT team, and a man armed with an assault rifle ended Monday afternoon in North Hollywood. The events ended when authorities fired tear gas into the home in which the rifle-wielding
Leroy Barnes, who plays one of the dancing hamsters in the Kia car commercials, has been arrested on insurance fraud charges in which he allegedly collected more than $51,000 in state disability benefits. According to a news release by the California
Questions have risen as to whether or not Oakland Mayor Jean Quan was texting behind the wheel before the vehicle she was driving was struck by another vehicle whose driver allegedly ran a red light. Two different accounts of what
Close to 400,000 people are expected to show up on Sunday for the annual L.A. Pride Parade, celebrating the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community, according to CBS Los Angeles. The parade will begin at 11 am. A traditional
Southern California, and Los Angeles in particular, has seen a steep increase in Chinese tourists and investors compared to years past. According to the Los Angeles Times, Chinese tourism in Los Angeles has nearly quadrupled to 570,000 visitors, up from 158,000
The identity of an anonymous Palo Alto millionaire, who for weeks has been planting white envelopes stashed with hundreds of dollars in cash throughout Northern and Southern California, is no longer a secret. The Twitter moniker and name behind the
A star-studded silver screening showcasing 330 short films and 84 film premiers will be presented at the 20th Annual Palm Springs International ShortFest and Short Film Market at the Camelot Theatres from June 17-23, according to the Los Angeles Times.
This week, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti challenged New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio to a bet. Depending on which of the mayors’ teams wins the Stanley Cup Final, the Mayor rooting for the losing team will be forced
Classic car lovers will have the opportunity to add a little nostalgic touch to their vehicles with California’s reintroduction of black, yellow and blue license plates from the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s. According to the San Francisco Chronicle, Assemblyman Mike Gatto
If California Chrome wins in Saturday’s Belmont Stakes in New York, he will be the first horse in 36 years to have won in three major consecutive races and become racing’s 12th and California’s first Triple Crown winner. But what
California voters on Tuesday gave their blessings to the only two state legislature measures on the ballots: Propositions 41 (Veterans housing) and 42 (open records) passed with over a 50% approval rating. The measures will aid low-income veterans with housing
In anticipation of Jane Fonda’s commencement speech on June 13 at UCLA’s school of Theater, Film and Television, posters by street artist Sabo depicting the actress-turned-activist as “Hanoi Jane” have started appearing around Westwood and surrounding areas. The name “Hanoi
In a heartfelt video message on the eve that he conceded defeat in California’s gubernatorial primary, Tm Donnelly said that money played a central role in why he did not advance beyond the primary. Instead, Republican rival Neel Kashkari will face Governor
An Uber driver, a ridesharing service that connects drivers and riders through a mobile app, has been arrested in California and could face kidnapping charges after allegedly taking a drunk female client to a motel room and lying next to
As Breitbart News predicted, Democrats Ben Allen and Sandra Fluke have made it to the top two in California’s newly-adopted “jungle” primary system and will advance to November in one of the most interesting races to date. Both candidates are
Incumbent Silicon Valley Congressman Mike Honda advanced early with 51% of the vote–which was later adjusted to 48%–and will compete against fellow Democrat Ro Khanna, who has clinched a second-place finish with 27% of the vote to advance into November’s
Tim Donnelly conceded early in Tuesday’s primary election and congratulated his fellow Republican rival Neel Kashkari, who will be facing off against Jerry Brown in November. Neither Republican came nearly as close to Brown’s numbers at the voting booths on
Governor Jerry Brown has easily advanced in Tuesday’s primary election with over 55% of votes in his favor against his two main rivals, Republicans Neel Kashkari and Tim Donnelly. According to polling data released by the Los Angeles Times, Brown
After 4,000 “trips” on psychedelic drugs, discovering and testing hundreds of mind-altering chemicals, and penning the results of his and wife and co-author Ann’s findings in two separate volumes, Sasha Shulgin–a man who has been dubbed the “Father of Ecstasy”–has
Google Glass has partnered up with American fashion icon and designer Diane Von Furstenberg to elevate users’ cool optical experience with a whole new level of chic. The hardware will remain unchanged with the exception of its color, which will
Voters in Long Beach, California are casting two ballots this Election Day–the first for the primary election, which encompasses statewide and legislative races; and the second for municipal races, including the election for mayor, City Council, and city attorney, according to
