This California outpost may be abandoned, but it’s got plenty of spirit. Tucked high in the eastern Sierra Nevada mountains sits a state park where a once-booming gold mining camp has been frozen in time — dusty, deserted and eerily untouched. Scores of weathered buildings still stand, including a saloon, church and stores still stocked … Read more
California’s burger king still reigns supreme. A new foodie ranking naming the most iconic burger joint in every state has crowned In-N-Out Burger Golden State’s patty purveyor. But the specific location chosen is steeped in fast-food royalty: Baldwin Park, the beloved chain’s birthplace. Back in 1948, founders Harry and Esther Snyder opened California’s very first … Read more
A mosquito-borne illness that’s typically found in other countries has reached a new high in the US. Florida health officials have declared a local state of emergency over dengue fever, nicknamed “breakbone fever” for causing such agonizing pain in the joints and bones that they feel like they’re breaking. The viral illness has become more … Read more
Here’s something to honk about. A new California law set to take effect October 1 takes aim at slimy car salesmen, protecting Golden State buyers and lessees from hidden costs, misleading terms, and predatory sale tactics. Dubbed the California Combating Auto Retail Scams, or CARS Act, Senate Bill 766 requires dealerships to advertise the total … Read more
Pack your bags! The Michelin Guide has unveiled their 2026 list of “key” hotels — the hotel equivalent of a Michelin star, and California has the most three-key properties of any state in the country. In order to receive three keys, hotels must be the “ultimate in comfort and service, style and elegance,” according to … Read more
It’s about time to bring home the bacon. Eight major pork producers — including massive meat processor Tyson — are settling claims that it violated antitrust laws by unlawfully raising prices. The lawsuit alleges that the major meat processors used Agri Stats — a data and consulting company — to exchange competitively sensitive information about … Read more
A Pennsylvania woman has died from complications associated with measles, the third death in the state this year involving the virus. The 40-year-old woman died Saturday, Jefferson County Coroner Greg Furlong said in a Facebook post in which he called the death “measles-related.” The post did not identify the woman other than as a resident … Read more
Even in his post-coaching days, Nick Saban is an SEC man through and through. The former Alabama and LSU coach hyped up his former conference and took a shot at the Big Ten ahead of Saturday’s potential Game of the Year between No. 1 Ohio State and No. 4 Texas in Austin. “We’ve already got … Read more
Another college football fan got the viral treatment during the SMU-Florida State game Monday — but the scene was not what many assumed. Camille Sonalia — a 21-year-old student at Florida State University and a member of the Kappa Delta sorority — reshared a clip of her speaking to a male fan being shown on … Read more
The Golden State is far from first place when it comes to happiness. In a recent ranking of the happiest states in the country, California didn’t manage to crack the top twenty for gladness, let alone the top 10. The study, conducted by Manhattan Mental Health Counseling, factored in work-life balance, economic stability, health, environment, … Read more
Two Pennsylvania residents have died due to measles, health officials said on Tuesday, the first such deaths in the state in 35 years, with 393 cases of the disease reported across 28 counties so far in 2026. Both people were unvaccinated residents of Lancaster County, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Health, which did not … Read more
Like a good neighbor…State Farm pays its dividends. If you had State Farm car insurance last year, you might have a payday on the horizon. For qualifying customers, the State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company has begun distributing a one-time $5 billion dividend. The cash will be distributed across more than 49 million insured vehicles. … Read more
They went on a ski trip — and now anyone with a TikTok account can watch. Mere hours after news broke that 14 fraternity alumni at Penn State were busted in a sophisticated cocaine trafficking ring, current brothers in one of the accused houses, Sigma Chi, were broadcast conducting a tour of their fraternity house, … Read more
Wealthy Californians are fleeing the Golden State’s punishing policies for the snow-capped Southern Alps in New Zealand. A surge of wealthy Americans, particularly Californians, are snapping up “golden visas,” where they pay at least NZ$5 million — roughly $2.9 million — to secure the right to live, work and study in the country, the Financial … Read more
She thinks their pledges should start using some Pledge. A Long Island mom went viral this week for her reaction to the skanky state of her son’s fraternity house. Lori DiBisceglie Massaro of Albertson moved her son Will into the Phi Kappa Sigma house at the University of Delaware on Thursday — and quickly realized the … Read more
Irvine isn’t exactly known as party central. But it turns out nobody nurses a bender better. The famously buttoned-up Orange County city has been crowned the best-equipped place in America to survive the morning after, topping a ranking of 75 major US cities for hangover recovery convenience. And California didn’t stop after last call. Long … Read more
Burned waffles. The US State Department has upgraded its travel warning for this popular European destination. On July 23, officials issued a Level 2 advisory urging Americans to “exercise increased caution” in Belgium due to crime, terrorism and unrest. The agency noted that petty crime is common, especially in popular tourist locations, and urged visitors to stay aware … Read more
America the Beautiful is a little more so in this state. For the fourth consecutive year, the State of Deseret has been ranked the No. 1 state in the US News & World Report’s 2026 Best States rankings. Each state was ranked in categories including education, economy, environment, crime and health care. While Utah didn’t … Read more
Julian Sayin will have someone new in his corner this football season. The Ohio State quarterback has been linked to Miami University student Paulina Adams after she shared an Instagram post in honor of Sayin’s 21st birthday Thursday. “Happy birthday! Life is the best with you in it,” she wrote. The post featured three photos, … Read more
Check yourself out; it could pay off. A 10% discount could be up for grabs — if you’re willing to work for it. New York lawmaker, Nikki Lucas, proposed a 10% discount for shoppers who use the self-checkout lane. The bill, which was introduced in May, would only require retail establishments that also sell food … Read more