The cost of calling yourself affluent in California appears to be creeping ever higher. Newly-shared analysis reveals just how much cash you need in the Golden State to call yourself upper-middle class — and $156,000 per household is considered to be the base price of admission. WalletHub crunched the numbers and placed the pricey economic powerhouse … Read more
Beer has a storied history in the United States and was a common beverage in colonial America. Its influence on the nation’s culture remains strong – and a new study found which states appear to be most interested in beer. “Wisconsin is still America’s beer capital,” reported consumer research firm Innerbody Research in the website’s recently released analysis … Read more
Dozens of drivers in a Sacramento suburb are dealing with damaged and flat tires after hundreds of screws were found scattered over a highway overpass. The city of Elk Grove received numerous reports Tuesday night and early Wednesday morning of damaged tires from the loose screws, KCRA reported. Screws scattered all over a highway in … Read more
If you’re looking to clear six figures, listen up: New research says certain careers stand apart as the fastest-growing and most lucrative in the land. Data from the US Department of Labor reveals the 13 fastest-growing and highest-paying career paths, with opportunity for engineers, product managers, healthcare workers and data security pros landing the highest … Read more
Tony Romo’s blood-alcohol level was nearly double the legal limit during his OWI arrest earlier this summer, new court documents show. Authorities alleged in the paperwork, which was obtained by TMJ4 on Tuesday, that after the ex-Dallas Cowboys quarterback was taken into custody on July 23 in Milwaukee, tests revealed he had a BAC of … Read more
These researchers stay abreast of breasts. A new study reveals symmetry may matter more than size when it comes to boob appeal. While many a plastic surgeon has benefitted from the belief that bigger is better, a team of researchers from the University of Passo Fundo in Brazil found that the “perfect boob” is less about … Read more
The Daejon Love story continues to unfold as female victims have started to speak out against him. One of Love’s alleged victims, Karma Rose, took to her Instagram account @jaderisetwhloha and spoke about her interaction with Love and how she believes there is more to this story than him scamming women out of money. “I … Read more
A high school student-athlete with a potentially life-threatening heart defect had no symptoms and only learned of his condition through a screening required by Florida law. The state’s Second Chance Act went into effect July 1 ahead of the 2026-2027 school year and requires students in grades 9 through 12 to undergo at least one electrocardiogram (ECG) … Read more
California commuters have crowned the state’s ultimate traffic nightmare — and it’s not in Los Angeles. The infamous “MacArthur Maze” near the Bay Bridge has been ranked the worst commute in California, beating out the notorious freeway gridlock that routinely brings Southern California to a crawl. A new survey from Resume.io asked 3,017 employees how … Read more
The cream of California’s academic crop has been crowned — with SoCal schools cleaning up. Southern California STEM powerhouses, dual-enrollment standouts and ultra-selective public academies dominate the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings of the nation’s best public high schools. The annual rankings evaluated thousands of schools nationwide based on college readiness, graduation rates, … Read more
Barstool Sports personality Sam “Riggs” Bozoian said Zach Holland — a controversial amateur golfer under fire for faking a hole-in-one to win a prize pot — sent him the footage of the cheating scandal that took place earlier this month at WingHaven Country Club in Missouri. During Tuesday’s installment of the “Fore Play” podcast, Bozoian … Read more
Life is a swing — and these are the best places to enjoy the ride. A new list from adult retailer LoveHoney has revealed the best US states for swingers, and a trio of Southern states is on top. “Swinging is all about consent and mutual pleasure. You need a good community around you for … Read more
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
Not everyone can live in Los Angeles or San Francisco — someone’s got to hold it down in Fresno. A recent report from real estate platform Houzeo breaks down the 10 most affordable places to live in the Golden State. Each city was given an overall affordability score out of ten, based on three main … Read more
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
It’s the bar tale that’s got Angeleno bookworms buzzing. “The Regulars,” a novel written by well-known voice-over artist Johnny Cosmo, is Los Angeles’ hottest read, telling the story of Jimmy Ruggiero, an East Coaster who finds himself in Hollywood after breaking up with his girlfriend in Boston. Every night, he escapes to a mysterious dive … Read more
Former NBA champ Paul Pierce and Princess Santiago, an event director in Los Angeles, still are at odds over a custody agreement for their son, King Rafael, whom they welcomed in February, according to court documents obtained by TMZ. Santiago — who previously filed a paternity suit in January, claiming Pierce was the father of … Read more
Golden State diners may be all about sunshine — but when it comes to tipping, they’re leaving servers in the shade. California diners tipped less than any other state in the nation, according to a new report that ranked the Bear Flag State dead last in restaurant generosity. The state’s overall tip rate came in … Read more
Oscar-winning singer-songwriter Glen Hansard was enjoying a night of Irish music before his fatal motorcycle accident west of Ireland’s capital city early Wednesday morning. The 56-year-old, who died in a single-vehicle motorcycle crash just before 4:30 a.m. in western Dublin, spent his final moments at the Wren’s Nest pub attending a trad session, The Irish … Read more
Giving your grade-schooler a cellphone could be hurting their ability to read—even if the device never leaves the house, according to a new study. Researchers found elementary school children who owned their own phones consistently scored worse on reading comprehension tests than classmates without one, with the gap showing up whether the devices were sitting … Read more