Going back to Cali The National Park Service sets its sights on California's busiest beaches Jason Weisberger

scams California declares war on the Kars4Kids earworm Jason Weisberger

Science Wearable tails help elderly folks keep their balance Rob Beschizza

Technology A Silicon Valley startup wants to sell you a brain-reading beanie Ellsworth Toohey

books John Shirley's guide to wrecking your career in science fiction John Shirley

privacy EFF tells Big Tech to stop helping DHS unmask ICE critics Ellsworth Toohey

disasters 9 skiers missing after California avalanche Rob Beschizza

Games Hero shooter Highguard lands on Steam with 74% negative reviews Grant St. Clair

california Hiker who kept going dies on Mount Whitney Jason Weisberger

law New Jersey the latest state to ban cellphones in class Rob Beschizza

politics The QAnon Shaman is running for governor of Arizona Grant St. Clair

litigate Man who moved into bear country demands bear respect zoning laws Jason Weisberger

Landlord giant Greystar agrees to quit the rent‑jacking algorithm game (for now) Jason Weisberger

acab Attempt to chill reports of police misconduct in Los Angeles ruled illegal Jason Weisberger

politics Trump calls Epstein investigation a "Democrat hoax" as GOP releases heavily redacted files Ellsworth Toohey

photography This marine life BREAKING NEWS is the only news I can currently handle Jennifer Sandlin

politics Trump's novel approach to homelessness Jason Weisberger

politics Check out this big, beautiful billboard depicting Trump as "Swamp King" Jennifer Sandlin

gadgets Seneca keyboard for people with stoic financial advisors Rob Beschizza