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Newport Coast: NYT Finds 'Unapologetic Luxury' in Cali

“Just in case you were worried that the extreme luxe lifestyle was dying off, you can stop fretting,” assures the NYT in its weekly “Check In, Check Out” column. Well, phew. Turns out all we need to do is head to The Resort at Pelican Hill , last fall's addition to the Pacific coast south of L.A. And just as we've suspected all along, the place sounds like the sort of luxe bedpost...

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Cali Can't Pay

State starts to print IOUs in lieu of cash to pay the likes of taxpayers, vendors and local governments. Second time since the Great Depression they've resorted to such measures.

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Surfin' USA Becomes Cali I.O.U.

I've written about California's economic and legislative messes previously. The ridiculous over-use of ballot initiatives and the necessity for a two-thirds majority in the state legislature have us on our knees. California's broke. From Salon.com: The immediate source of California's financial problems is a lethal combination of ideology and rules. It is deeply politically divided,...

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Clicklist: Whatever Cali wants, Cali gets — except rain

>> Cali’s now allowed to set tougher tailpipe emissions laws! Earlier: Cali’s tougher car emissions law gets a boost from Obama. >> Relatedly, Cali’s going to require cars to have heat-reflecting windows, starting with 2012 models. That rule’s expected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions related to air conditioner use. According to Wired’s...

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Avalon: Hide From the Cali MJ-Mania at Catalina's Villa Portofino

Catalina Island might not exactly be Capri, but it's easier to get to (just 26 miles from Long Beach), and at least there's a touch of Italian influence in the white-washed, red-roofed architecture of Hotel Villa Portofino on the island's little hamlet of Avalon. From now through October 31, the hotel is offering a "Villa Venturer Package" starting at $161.50 per night plus tax. The package...

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No budget deal as Cali issues IOUs

If you were an outside vendor, would you accept a state of California IOU, backed in part by a GOP-dysfunctional state Assembly and Senate ? I’m thinking that even GOP businessmen who preach against taxes all the time are going to blink hard at what the anti-tax obstructionism in the Leaden State has now brought about. There is no god and I am his prophet.

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NYT Mag takes on Cali and The Gav

By Steven T. Jones It’s fitting that the just-posted New York Times Magazine profile on how colorfully fucked-up California is right now leads with our own Mayor Gavin Newsom, both with his words and image. The most telling paragraph is...

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Surf Culture Collections - Woolrich Woolen Mills Hits 1960s Cali for S/S '10 Line (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Retro is still coming back with a force and Woolrich Woolen Mills is hopping onto that train. Their new Spring/Summer collection for 2010 is diving into 1960s surf culture out of California. Designer…

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Cameron Diaz is a Cali Girl

Cameron Diaz is a 37 year old American actress that burst onto the scene for most of us in the Jim Carey comedy The Mask. She went from a supporting role in that film to eventually a lead in the now classic comedy There’s Something About Mary. Since then the San Diego native has starred [...]

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Cali Democrats are just too clever

The people of California voted down the Democrats budget gimmicks, we previously insisted on a two-thirds legislative majority to raise taxes. Cali Republicans and the Governor say they will not vote for or sign on to tax increases. What's a tax and spend Democrat to do? Claim that if they lower a tax on A, they can then raise a tax on B, without a two-thirds majority vote because it's...

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Yo from Cali

Hi all, i'm a born-again MAC addict. i started buying MAC back when it was only available @ Nordstrom's which was waaaay back and my first lipstick was Desire (can't forget that!) i was never into e/s, only lipstick, until recently after watching all the YouTube gurus and discovering Specktra! geez. where were u all along? i hope to learn a lot from u all!

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MikeJames Clothing: Area Code T-Shirts For Cali and Beyond

Some ideas are so simple they are brilliant. People love to give a shout out to their hometown. People love cool t-shirts. MikeJames Clothing offers the chance to bring it all together with their Area Code t-shirts. Each shirt features an area code and a graphic outline of that state. In addition to several California area codes, the company has made shirts for Las Vegas, Austin, Seattle, New...

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There's a golden opportunity in Cali: rush and take it like it's 1849

More photos » by Tom Mihalek - AP He's still suspended until Friday silly. Browse more photos » Remember early May ? The Rockies appeared to be gifted with the chance to chisel away at the 8.5 game deficit they faced with the Dodgers. Given that Colorado has won 20 of the last 23, you might think they have done just that. Well, in truth, they have cut into the deficit over the past 47 games...

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On Assault Weapons

Even in Cali: When even gun banners and their enablers cannot defend a bad gun control law you know enemy surrender is eminent. Faster, please.