When a California appellate court struck down the hotly contested Proposition 8 on Tuesday, putting a nail in the coffin of the state’s gay-marriage ban, many took to Twitter to share their opinions. Here are the 12 top reactions …
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What Are America’s ‘Most Miserable’ Cities?
Despite the sunny skies, cities in Florida and California are apparently pretty depressing
Police Arrest More Than 300 Occupy Oakland Protesters As Tensions Flare
UPDATED: 6 a.m. EST
Outside the Oakland YMCA, police continue to process arrested protesters Saturday night. More than 100 were taken in after they allegedly tried to occupy the building. It capped off a day that saw Occupy …
Disney Allows Theme-Park Employees to Grow Beards and Goatees
After almost 60 years of clean-shaven staff members, Disney parks will now allow employees to sport well-groomed facial hair
California Town Wards Off Crime With Birdsong
Angry Birds? They have quite the contrary effect in Lancaster, California.
Annual Geminid Meteor Shower Lights Up the Night Sky
Stargazers got their yearly December treat Tuesday night with the Geminid meteor shower providing an amazing light show, despite the near full moon reducing its impact, the Washington Post reports.
The shower, named after the …
Black and Blue Friday: Shootings and Pepper Spray Send Shoppers into a Frenzy
(UPDATED: 10/26, 4:55 p.m.)
Black Friday’s extreme sales always bring out the most competitive shoppers, who aren’t afraid to cut a line or throw an elbow to nab the best bargains. But this year, the usual pushing and …
Pepper Spray Outrage at UC Davis: When Do Police Have the Right to Use ‘Less-Lethal Force’?
You can almost feel the sting in your eyes upon watching the videos: Dozens of seated, passive protesters at the University of California, Davis take multiple blasts of pepper spray to the face, all fired at point-blank range. …
WATCH: Online Furor After Police Pepper-Spray Demonstrators at UC Davis
A non-violent protest at UC Davis turned chaotic Friday afternoon as police pepper-sprayed a group of students sitting on the ground. Videos shot at the scene show a policeman walking up to the protesters, pulling out his can of …
America’s Happiest Woman Is a 50-Year-Old Californian
She works a flexible job, maintains a strong marriage, and keeps in shape to boot. We’re jealous.
In-N-Out Obsessives Rejoice: Website Will Overnight You Two Double-Doubles
If you’re tired of Californians complaining about missing In-N-Out Burger, here’s the perfect gift for your depressed expat.
Get Schooled: Class Size, College Tuition and More Education News
Each week, TIME’s Kayla Webley fills you in on the goings on in the education world, everything from K-12 to higher ed.