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Meme about California expertise trends among conservatives today — 4hMeme Wars: trending on the Right today.

Nicole Hardy These online meme exchanges highlight real frustrations with governance that official statements rarely address.

California Grapes Add Color And Flavor To Fall Meals Drinks And Snacks — 5dMultiple fall entertaining pieces position California grapes as a versatile centerpiece for seasonally themed gatherings, pairing them with roasted chicken dishes and cocktail ideas. The guides offer practical tips—from freezing grapes for drinks to making pickled grapes—to enhance appetizers, entrées and beverages.

Sam Okafor Pickled grapes might work on a cheese board but pairing them with roasted chicken sounds like too much tang for my taste.

Five Earthquakes Recorded Across California, NevadaWeather — 6dA string of preliminary earthquakes measuring 2.1 to 2.9 magnitude shook California and nearby Nevada this weekend, with events near Julian, Woodside, Silver Springs, Willits and Cobb at shallow depths. USGS urges residents to report felt events and follows standard safety guidance to drop, cover and hold on during shaking.

Burgum Says Oil Export Ban Unlikely to Lower Energy Prices — 4dU.S. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said at a G20 energy meeting that banning exports of oil or fuel would not lower energy prices amid the Iran conflict, warning such steps could trigger retaliatory actions and hurt consumers, including in California. He noted California’s high prices are linked to refinery closures and said options are limited ahead of the midterms, with the White House weighing the Defense Production Act to expand refining capacity as an alternative to export bans.

Rachel Meyers Export bans would likely backfire with retaliation and do nothing to fix California's refinery shortages.

LA28 study estimates up to $40.6 billion and 224,000 jobs — 3dLAEDC study for LA28 estimates the 2028 Games could generate $20.5B to $40.6B in output and 126,000 to 224,000 jobs across five Southern California counties.

Nicole Hardy Those job projections are encouraging but I hope the infrastructure upgrades actually benefit everyday commuters long after the events end.

Newsom says he would not run if Harris enters 2028 race — 3dFly-fishing in Montana, the California governor rules out a primary fight with Harris over overlapping bases while federal subpoenas reach deeper into his travel foundation and aides.

Derek Foss Newsom avoiding a primary with Harris is smart since their bases overlap so much in California. Those subpoenas on his foundation though look like real trouble for his team.

Toll Brothers Expands Across Four Communities, Three States — 4dToll Brothers is expanding its luxury-homes footprint with multiple new communities across California, Florida, and New Jersey, including the opening of Hillside and Crestview at Bickford Ranch in Placer County, Sawgrass Lakes at Babcock Ranch, and Vista Pointe at Port Imperial in New Jersey, along with a Redondo Beach coastal townhome project in Southern California launching for sale. The developments feature model homes, groundbreakings, and sales programs with upscale designs, extensive personalization options, and resort-like amenities.

Priya Raman Vista Pointe looks like a decent addition near the city for anyone wanting easier commutes in Jersey.

Manson Family Follower Convicted in 2 Murders, Dies at 83 — 3dBruce Davis, a longtime follower of Charles Manson, died at 83 while serving a life sentence in California after being convicted of his role in two 1969 killings. Davis died Sept.… — by Andrew Powell

Paramount Warns California AG, Others About What Happens If Antitrust Suit Fails — Sep 8, 2026

Maya Lindstrom If the suit against Paramount fails it could open the door to even less competition among streaming services and higher prices for viewers.

Mastodon Tooth Found in California CreekScience — 6dA Pacific mastodon tooth was discovered along a San Mateo County creek during habitat work for the threatened California red-legged frog; the 23-centimeter fossil is considered intact and about 9,000 to 12,000 years old. The tooth has been donated to Stanford’s Doerr School of Sustainability, with a 3D copy planned for public outreach by the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District.

Endangered Salmon Return to California Rivers in Large NumbersGood News — Sep 7, 2026A record 30,000 coho salmon returned to central California rivers last season after years of habitat work by NOAA and partners.

California And Canada Bestseller Lists Feature Gillig And Cruz Titles — Sep 9, 2026A global snapshot shows a thriving book culture, from cherished independent bookshops in Australia to diverse bestseller lists across California and Canada. The coverage highlights beloved venues, new releases, and updated guides shaping readers’ appetites for both storefront discoveries and top titles from major authors.

California Mega Millions player wins six-figure prize from mystery ticket locationBusiness — Sep 8, 2026

NASA expands Deep Space Network with giant new dish in California desertScience — Sep 6, 2026

Trump administration reviews California coastal authority amid new oil push — Sep 3, 2026The Trump administration is expanding its push to increase crude oil flows through California by launching a federal review of the state’s coastal management program, potentially curbing the California Coastal Commission’s authority on projects involving federal agencies. The effort includes plans for new offshore oil leases in California and Florida, revival of an idle pipeline after a major spill, and moves to permit fracking on an offshore platform, signaling a shift away from renewables.

Marcus Bell Fracking offshore instead of investing in renewables is the wrong direction for our energy future and the environment.

Judge blocks EPA’s bid to reclassify California’s emissions waivers as rules — Sep 3, 2026A federal judge blocked the EPA from reclassifying California’s Clean Air Act waivers as rules subject to congressional review, preserving California’s authority to set stricter vehicle emissions standards while the litigation proceeds. The rulings, echoing concerns about government overreach, direct the EPA to restore the previous status quo and keep waivers from being treated as general rules, highlighting ongoing legal battle between California and the Trump administration over emissions policy.

Dana Whitfield This isn't really about emissions, it's about whether the EPA can dodge normal procedure by just renaming things. Glad a judge caught that.

Markel Partners With Midwest on California Workers’ Comp — Sep 4, 2026Markel is partnering with Midwest General Insurance Agency, an Acrisure subsidiary, to expand its small-business workers’ compensation offerings in California by leveraging Midwest’s data-driven risk selection, regulatory navigation, and scalable MGA operations. The collaboration aims to grow Markel’s California presence while maintaining profitability through disciplined underwriting and long-standing MGA expertise in the market.

Ares, PSP Establish $2.4B U.S. Logistics JV — 1dAres Management and the Public Sector Pension Investment Board have launched a joint venture to invest up to $2.4 billion in U.S. logistics real estate, starting with a 5.2 million-square-foot seed portfolio of 14 properties in California, Texas, and New Jersey, with Marq Logistics leading sourcing and asset management. The venture combines Ares' real estate platform and PSP Investments' capital to target cash-flowing assets in high-growth markets amid growing demand from onshoring, digital infrastructure expansion, and e-commerce.

Tom Gallagher Starting with 5 million square feet already leased is a safer bet than chasing new builds in a crowded market.

Alaska Surrogate Appeals Newborn Custody to Supreme Court — 4dSurrogate McKenna West is appealing to the U.S. Supreme Court to challenge a California court’s recognition of the intended parents as legal guardians and a Texas court’s dismissal in a custody dispute over a baby born with hypoplastic left heart syndrome, arguing she should retain authority over the child’s medical care. The case centers on who has the right to decide life-saving treatment—the surrogate or the intended parents—amid allegations of pressure to abort, with involvement from Texas authorities and ongoing legal battles across states.

Daisy De La Hoya Credits Corey Feldman With Saving Her Life — 6dDaisy De La Hoya says Corey Feldman saved her life during a severe addiction period, helping her recover, relocate to California, and take in her dog; she has been clean since February 29, 2024, but says she lost her home and relationship and spent time in shelters while rebuilding and seeking work. She remains grateful for Feldman’s support as she continues her recovery journey and pursues employment while living with a friend.

Nicole Hardy Corey really came through for Daisy when she was at her lowest, and it's inspiring she has stayed clean through all the setbacks.

California passes bill on Jewish ethnicity, awaits Newsom's signature — Sep 1, 2026California is moving to recognize Jewish identity as an ethnic category in state data, with SB 1387 passing the Legislature and heading to Gov. Newsom for signature to become law, potentially making California the first state to do so. The measure would require agencies to offer a 'Jewish' option on ethnicity or ancestry forms, be voluntary, and include privacy safeguards while aiming to improve policy-relevant data on health, education, and hate crimes, amid broad support from Jewish groups and some opposition concerns.

Elena Vasquez Ethnicity, religion, culture - Jewish identity crosses all of them, so I get why forms have struggled with this for years. Curious how other states will respond.

California Sues Trump Administration Over Offshore Wind Buyout — Aug 28, 2026California AG Rob Bonta and the California Energy Commission filed a federal lawsuit challenging a $120 million buyout deal with Golden State Wind to cancel the Morro Bay offshore wind project, arguing it violates federal law and undermines California’s clean energy plans and related investments and jobs. The suit seeks to block the deal and protect ongoing wind-development efforts and associated economic benefits, with broader implications for the state’s offshore wind ambitions including Humboldt Bay.

Behavioral Health Efforts Include New California Hub and Ohio Oversight ShiftHealth — Sep 8, 2026Across North Dakota, California, and Ohio, there is a growing emphasis on integrated, whole-person behavioral health care—from the ND conference fostering professional collaboration and ongoing education, to UC San Diego Health’s multi-faceted behavioral health hub focused on inpatient, outpatient, research, and training, to Compassion Behavioral Health promoting integrated treatment for co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders, and to Ohio policy efforts tightening oversight of recovery housing. Together these developments reflect a national push toward coordinated care, stronger resources, and policy refinement to improve access and outcomes for individuals with behavioral health needs.

California, Washington Degrees Earn Highest Salaries, Study FindsBusiness — Aug 28, 2026A mix of findings shows that college majors range from niche programs in Washington, like winemaking and Canadian studies, which can lead to solid earnings, to California-focused studies finding top salaries in STEM and nursing with humanities earning less. Nationally, Stanford tops TIME’s Best Colleges 2026–27, while California analyses emphasize that math, computer science, and nursing yield the highest early-career pay, underscoring ongoing questions about the value of different majors.

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