Parents cry foul over pricey club-sports teams for kids — that can cost as much as $10K to play: ‘Insanity’

Parents cry foul over pricey club-sports teams for kids — that can cost as much as K to play: ‘Insanity’

Parents across America are crying foul over the exorbitant fees and growing demands of organized youth sports — especially club and travel teams that can cost as much as $10,000 a year to play. “I was an All-American, national championship winner, captain of my team,” said Caitlin Murray, a content creator and mom-of-three who played … Read more

5 California destinations notorious for killing tourists — including 2 in Yosemite

5 California destinations notorious for killing tourists — including 2 in Yosemite

California is home to many a fabled tourist attraction, but some unlucky visitors never make it out alive. In a recent TikTok, Orange County realtor Lindsey Marino gave a rundown of a fistful of perilous places in the Golden State, including two locations in Yosemite National Park that are as famed for the ever-present threat … Read more

Most dangerous beaches in Southern California revealed after summer swell hell

Most dangerous beaches in Southern California revealed after summer swell hell

A cocktail of treacherous swells, hurricane surf, and unpredictable sneaker waves battered the Southern California coastline last month, triggering thousands of unprecedented rescues. From the viral Santa Cruz rescue where 16-year-old Ryder Williams saved the life of 10-year-old Nathaniel Rai who was close to drowning in powerful waves, to Los Angeles lifeguards assisting almost 2000 … Read more

Two-thirds of Americans say social media fuels travel lust for last-minute searches: survey

Two-thirds of Americans say social media fuels travel lust for last-minute searches: survey

Americans are looking to squeeze in one last vacation before summer ends, with many saying they still haven’t taken a trip this season, according to new research. The survey of 2,000 Americans, conducted by Talker Research on behalf of CheapCaribbean Vacations, found nearly one in four (23%) don’t feel they’ve made the most of their … Read more

Cruise guests now have to pay double to visit popular summer vacation hotspot

Cruise guests now have to pay double to visit popular summer vacation hotspot

Are they sailing the seven fees? Mexico-bound cruise passengers better start saving dough, as they’ll soon have to spend twice as much to visit our Southern neighbor’s most popular sites. “Consumers keep getting hit with more and more taxes and fees for everything related to travel,” Clint Henderson, a managing editor of the travel site The … Read more

McDonald’s fans are rejoicing in the return of a mouth-watering favorite after a 5-year hiatus 

McDonald’s fans are rejoicing in the return of a mouth-watering favorite after a 5-year hiatus 

After five long years, gluttons of spice can rejoice. McDonald’s is reportedly bringing back its fan-favorite fiery chicken nuggets, but with an added kick. The prominent — and usually correct — social media foodie known as Snackolator revealed that the fast food behemoth is reintroducing one of its most delicious duos after five years off … Read more

Exclusive | I got a boob job from a dead person’s fat — and it ruined my breasts forever

Exclusive | I got a boob job from a dead person’s fat — and it ruined my breasts forever

The thought of pumping her breasts full of a dead person’s fat didn’t give Nicole goosebumps. Neither did she flinch at the $10,000 cost of AlloClae, a trendy non-surgical route to breast enhancement that uses “ethically sourced” cadaver filler. The slight, 40-something Californian, who spoke to The Post on the condition that her privacy be … Read more

Shake Shack responds to alleged ‘no tip’ fee slapped on customer’s bill

Shake Shack responds to alleged ‘no tip’ fee slapped on customer’s bill

They’re denying the Shake-down accusations. Shake Shack has addressed viral allegations that it imposed a “no tip” fee at self-checkout, claiming that the apparent surcharge was actually a glitch in the system. The controversy erupted after TikTok creator B.D. Powell claimed he was charged for not leaving a gratuity at one of the burger monger’s … Read more

‘World’s smallest penis’ patient sets date for crowd-funded enlargement operation

‘World’s smallest penis’ patient sets date for crowd-funded enlargement operation

He’s cashing in on his endowment fund. A North Carolina man who dubbed his sex appendage as the “world’s smallest penis” might finally get a happy ending — he has a date set for an enhancement operation that’s being financed by crowd donations. Michael Phillips, owner of alleged “world’s smallest penis,” claims he’s undergoing a … Read more

We tried the best independent ice cream makers in LA and this was the best

We tried the best independent ice cream makers in LA and this was the best

Fresh off National Ice Cream Month, the California Post set out to crown LA’s ultimate ice cream, with a visit to food festival Smorgasburg’s “ice cream alley,” described as a selection of the best independent ice cream makers in the city.  I sampled ice cream — as well as frozen yogurt and gelato — from … Read more

Scientists discover bizarre new happy-faced spider with unique genetics in India

Scientists discover bizarre new happy-faced spider with unique genetics in India

A tiny, creepy species of spider known as the happy-face spider has recently been discovered in India. Known for its iconic array of color patterns, the happy-face spider gets its name from patterns that resemble a smiling face. The new species, Theridion Himalayana, which belongs to the spider family Theridiidae, is just one of 577 others; … Read more

Dear Abby: A memorial is for paying your last respects, but I have no respect for him

Dear Abby: A memorial is for paying your last respects, but I have no respect for him

DEAR ABBY: My brother “Earl” and I always had a very bad relationship. When I was 6 and Earl was 13, he molested me. Actually, he took my virginity. My mother caught him but whipped both of us and told me I should have known better than to allow it to happen. Fast-forward to when … Read more

DoorDash driver delivers food in Beverly Hills — and reveals how much the wealthy really tip

DoorDash driver delivers food in Beverly Hills — and reveals how much the wealthy really tip

A YouTuber put Beverly Hills’ famously deep pockets to the test by spending a day delivering food around the ritzy California enclave — and walked away with a whopping $346 after scoring some jaw-dropping tips. YouTuber iamBrandon headed to the 90210 armed with a delivery bag, a $150 secondhand e-bike and zero previous DoorDash or … Read more

Exclusive | Man goes viral for buying an abandoned California mining town, urges people to visit

Exclusive | Man goes viral for buying an abandoned California mining town, urges people to visit

Brent Underwood has found a certain kind of gold in a ghost town. Eight years ago, the Austin-based entrepreneur used his life’s savings to buy Cerro Gordo, an abandoned silver-mining town near Lone Pine, California. “I’ve always had a love of history and hospitality,” Underwood told The Post, recalling a childhood spent watching Gunsmoke with his … Read more

Popular travel destination known for clean-eating and wellness culture is now plagued with a rotting stench

Popular travel destination known for clean-eating and wellness culture is now plagued with a rotting stench

Don’t hold your breath. Nearly two months after a massive warehouse fire in a Los Angeles neighborhood that left millions of pounds of meat to rot, locals say the stench of spoiled goods lingers in the air. Residents of East LA’s Boyle Heights say the stench has made life in the neighborhood difficult, overpowering their … Read more

Travel pros pick 5 dream destinations for California weekend trips — including a SoCal beach you might have avoided

Travel pros pick 5 dream destinations for California weekend trips — including a SoCal beach you might have avoided

Travel experts recently revealed California as the best state to spend a long weekend exploring. From mountains to beaches, desert expanses to old-growth forests, the Golden State has proven to be the preferred place for a three-day getaway. And with Labor Day on the horizon, Travel + Leisure has shared their picks for the five … Read more

When to see Perseid meteor shower peak in California this week

When to see Perseid meteor shower peak in California this week

Gather round and gaze up; the annual Perseid meteor shower peaks this week. The beloved sky show will reach its zenith from August 12 to 13, giving Californians a prime window to see 50 to 100 shooting stars per hour.   This year’s conditions are especially favorable as the peak coincides with a New Moon, meaning … Read more

Tucked-away California park ranked among the best-kept secrets in US (and it’s not crawling with tourists)

Tucked-away California park ranked among the best-kept secrets in US (and it’s not crawling with tourists)

California’s redwoods may be world-famous, but one enchanting park tucked just off the coast is still flying under the radar. Butano State Park, a secluded 4,000-acre redwood oasis near San Jose, has been crowned one of America’s “best kept secrets” by travel site Islands. While tourists flock to neighboring sites like Big Basin Redwoods, the … Read more

‘Exceptionally’ well-preserved beer dating back two millennia discovered inside ancient bronze vessel

‘Exceptionally’ well-preserved beer dating back two millennia discovered inside ancient bronze vessel

They’re gonna party like it’s 399. Researchers in China discovered the ultimate “aged” brew after happening upon a vessel containing nearly a gallon of still-liquid beer that dated back some 2,200 years, per a study in the Journal of Archaeological Science. “What surprised us even more was the very large volume and the exceptional state … Read more

Staggering amount you need to earn to be rich in California metros revealed in new report

Staggering amount you need to earn to be rich in California metros revealed in new report

A new report lays bare just how much it takes to live the good life in California. Americans say they’d need to earn $420,000 per year to feel financially secure, according to a survey conducted last year by Bankrate — but in parts of California, you’d need double that to be considered “rich.” An analysis … Read more