Nancy Pelosi: I Can See Iran from Bahrain (120+ Miles Away)
During a CNN interview on Wednesday, House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) claimed she could see Iran across the Persian Gulf when she visited Bahrain.
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NRCC Looking for ‘Do-overs’ in CA Districts it Ignored in 2014
While Republicans performed well in the 2014 elections, bolstering their numbers in the House of Representatives to a modern-era high of 247 seats, they had a dismal performance in California. The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) came up short in the few California seats where it committed significant resources, while in a host of other seats where it didn’t spend a dime, the GOP candidate narrowly lost.
Google Puts Office in Bathhouse, Reconsiders ‘Don’t Be Evil’
Google has been reconsidering its iconic motto, “Don’t Be Evil,” which the company adopted for its 2004 public offering. According to the founders, the company has grown so large and diverse that it has expanded beyond its original mission to “organize the world’s information and make it universally accessible and useful.” As a demonstration of its new horizons effort, Google allowed its staff in Budapest, Hungary to design new office space in a very cool aquatic bathhouse theme celebrating the nation’s Cold War triumph.
California Ban on Doctor-Assisted Suicide Challenged in Court
In California, advocates for overturning the federal ban on the right to die are adopting a strategy used by right-to-die advocates across the nation; they are filing suit against the state in which they reside.
L.A. Times Defends Obama on ISIS; Polls Disagree
The Los Angeles Times published an editorial on Tuesday defending President Barack Obama’s policy of confronting ISIS (Islamic State) through “strategic patience” and rallied behind his long-held opposition to sending U.S. troops to the Middle East. However, most of America doesn’t agree.
Gun Rights Groups Await Ruling on CA ‘Microstamping’ Requirement
The Second Amendment Foundation and Calguns Foundation are waiting for California Eastern District Judge Kimberly Mueller to issue a ruling in their request to prevent the state from banning the sale of new handguns which lack microstamping technology.
Condoleezza Rice Leads Race to Replace Barbara Boxer in CA
The leader in the race to replace retiring U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA) in America’s most liberal state is… Republican Condoleezza Rice, according to a new Field Poll released Wednesday. Rice, the former Secretary of State and Stanford don, is backed by 49% of voters–ahead of Attorney General Kamala Harris, the liberal Democrat who was the first to declare.
Fiery Oil-Train Crash in W. Va. a Warning to California
Another 100-plus tanker oil train carrying crude from North Dakota’s Bakken Field derailed Tuesday morning, causing an explosive fire near the West Virginia state capital of Charleston. Local residents were forced to flee their homes in frigid weather as firefighters battled the blaze.
Eureka! Breitbart California Hosts Sacramento Happy Hour
SACRAMENTO, California — Breitbart California marked its first year on the statewide media and political scene with a happy hour across the street from the State Capitol on Tuesday evening. A bipartisan crowd of legislators, staffers, political activists, journalists, think-tank scholars and well-wishers joined the Breitbart California staff at Chops Sacramento.
Democratic Congressman Skewers Oscars for Lack of Diversity, CC’s Hollywood’s Most Powerful
Rep. Tony Cárdenas (D-CA) is upset with Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences President Cheryl Boone Isaacs over the perceived lack of diversity in this year’s Oscar nominees, and he is demanding an in-person meeting over the issue.
‘WIRED’ Magazine Debuts First-Ever ‘Sex Issue’
Science and technology magazine WIRED will debut its first-ever “sex issue” in March, the company announced Tuesday.
Jerry Brown: ‘California Stands Firmly with White House’ on Exec Amnesty
A day after a federal judge halted President Barack Obama’s executive amnesty, California Governor Jerry Brown declared “California stands firmly with the White House.” “Further delay will not fix our broken immigration system,” Brown, who has declared that all illegal
Teens Rampage through California Grocery Store
Last week in Marysville, CA, five teenagers were arrested after tearing through a Save Mart yelling gang slogans, pulling food off the shelves and throwing it to the floor, and pouring alcohol down their throats, the Daily Mail reports. Marysville police reported that the four girls and one boy “terrorized the store” around 1:40 p.m. A 64-yeqr-old veteran in the store slipped and fell on cooking oil that the teenagers spilled on the floor, and may reportedly have broken his elbow.
Oops! ’50 Shades’ Drive-In Gives Sacramento Motorists Eyeful from Highway
Motorists driving through Sacramento this past Presidents Day holiday weekend got an eyeful as they drove down U.S. Route 50. The R-rated, box office smashing film “50 Shades of Grey” could be seen in plain sight from a projection screen at a nearby drive-in movie theatre.
LAX: Passengers Run onto Tarmac After False Report of Armed Man
On February 16, “dozens” of passengers at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) fled a terminal and ran onto the airfield after someone “announced publicly” that a man had a gun, according to numerous reports.
California Replete with Naked Miscreants
Two burglaries featuring naked suspects occurred roughly 400 miles apart in California on Monday. In Mira Mesa, an officer had to shoot a suspect who had burglarized a home, then resisted arrest after remaining impervious to two shots from a stun gun.
Cal Fruits and Crops Rotting at West Coast Ports in Union Fight
The increasingly bitter labor strife at West Coast ports between employers represented by the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) and members of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU), whose members command average wages and benefits of about $1,200 a day, is causing California’s agricultural sector to watch its labors rot away.
LA Times Teams with Left-Wing Illegal Alien Activist
In what is almost certainly a preview of what his new venture with the LA Times will look like, illegal alien activist Jose Antonio Vargas is already attempting to shame people into approved speech codes.
Ca Lawmakers Drive Fancy Cars, Demand More From Taxpayers
California splurged by spending $540,000 on new Ford Fusion Hybrids for members of the state Senate angering tax payer advocates.
Russian Roulette Leaves Torrance 17-Year Old Dead
A 17-year-old young man died Monday after holding a gun to his head and pulling the trigger in an early morning game of Russian roulette in Torrance, California.
Tesla Open Source EV Patents Let Apple Jump in as Competitor
On June 12, 2014, Tesla CEO Elon Musk said on the company’s web site that “All Our Patent Belong to You.” In adopting an “open source” policy to allow others to use the company’s patented intellectual property for free, Tesla’s stock (NASDAQ-TSLA) went up and the company got lots of publicity. But the statement preserved patent rights by requiring “good faith”, which is definitely not “open source.” Now, in a bizarre move, Musk has announced unlimited free-use of Tesla’s patents. Twenty-four hours later, Apple leaked that it is designing an electric vehicle and is now bidding to recruit Tesla employees.
U.S. only 6th in Tech Innovation
The Bloomberg Innovation Index, which ranks countries based on tech developments including research and development, tech education, and patents, placed the United States in sixth place with regard to overall innovation, research and development (R&D), and education. The U.S. followed South Korea, Japan, Germany, and Finland.
No Rain Relief for San Diego, Rest of State
Flurries continue to blanket the east coast while sunny southern California continues to thirst for rain–and the forecast for the drought-stricken state isn’t too promising.
Oakland Comes Back to Life After Crippling Protests
Following months of violent protests and occupation, Oakland is finally making a comeback.
CA Small Ski Resorts Closed from Drought
Some of California’s smaller ski resorts have closed because of the state’s drought, which has diminished the amount of snow in the mountain areas. Presidents’ Day usually is a boon for the ski resorts, but this year, the resorts are hurting.
Aquaholics: Drinking Too Much Water Causes Sleep Disorders, Excessive Sweating
Some researchers now say that drinking too much water can cause a number of bodily disturbances including excessive sweating and sleep disorders.
