Friday, March 9, 2012
I want to be able to grow my own vanilla beans at home because I know how expensive they are. I don't have much experience in growing plants, but I have grown things before. I know how sensitive to climate the plant is but I don't have a green house.Any tips? I live in the valley in California.|||In a nutshell:
Unless you are an experienced orchid grower with a greenhouse with lots of room, no. They really are a tropical orchid and a large vining one at that. You can get cuttings for the plant cheaply on ebay, but it's just not worth the the time and effort. Get your beans from Penzeys Spices and not from the grocer or some specialty shop, you'll get better and cheaper beans from them.|||Here's how to grow them: http://search.yahoo.com/search;_ylt=A0ge鈥?/a>
This is how you process the beans for use: http://search.yahoo.com/search?p=process鈥?/a>|||composting will help you. It will make your plants grow healthier.|||Yes you can
I have heard that there is a california state home insurance program that you can get the cheapest property insurance, Does anybody know what it is called and how can i get a quote?|||LOL
I think you're talking about the California FAIR plan, and ANY insurance agent licensed to sell property insurance in your state, can give you a quote.
It's CHEAPEST, because it has very, very, very limited coverage.|||Try this you are automatically enrolled in the HOme Advantage Program. Plans cover the most commonly occurring appliance breakdowns and home system repairs. Click here for more details - http://www.kqzyfj.com/click-4109014-10870165 Report Abuse
We are visiting Disneyland and in a couple of weeks. We want to purchase the tickets and book the daily tours beforehand, for 5 day Disneyland park hopper pass, Universal Studios deluxe front of the line tour and San Diego Zoo tour.
What is the best way of doing it. Which website or tour company have the best California Theme Park Discounts and Deals?
Thank you for your help!|||Universal Studios: Seaworld and Universal Studios are owned by the same people cheapest way to get both buy the yearly passes (I know it sorta sucks)
San Diego Zoo: The tickets are pretty cheap if you live in SD buy the membership I have it and I love it is afordable and we get discounts on food and shops.
Disneyland: If you are a SoCal resident GO TO ALBERTSONS!!! The deal is go to one park each day for 2,3,5 or 7 days. I think that is a terrible deal however you can get coupons and deals on the hotels at Albertsons (Entertainment Books always have good deals too.)
Go to http://www.universalstudioshollywood.com鈥?/a> for good deals on Universal Studios
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I want a tattoo in words all across my chest.i was thinking just caliefornia in really nice letters witha design.or get california republic or califoria republican across my chest.i dont what to get.i was something representing california tattoed accross my chest.which should i get,
PLEASE.I NEED HELP. i was also thinking putting california all across then west coast on the bottom.please give me ideas|||Get "The End is Near" tattooed across your chest instead|||oppertunity y? because cali is filled with it|||welcome to mexico
I live in Saskatchewan, Canada, and was considering requesting a transfer from my work at UPS in Saskatchewan to California.
However, I am not aware of the current economic conditions in California. In Saskatchewan they are very good right now, with very few effects from the recession.
So, is California an okay place to move to right now then?|||By normal non-governmental accounting standards, the state is insolvent.|||California is on life support - and they have only themselves to blame! If you like high taxes, high prices, and having the tax dollar you worked hard for going to support folks who are less work oriented than you are, come on down. If you are Gay, come on down; California loves you. You won't even need to legally immigrate: California loves illegals. And no, I don't live there: but I have several acquaintances that do.|||Nope, Texas and North Carolina are doing way better. California government spent way too much and are taxing way too much
Has the California state budget been revised to allow more money for teachers' salaries and to hault budget cuts for the education system? Surely education of children is more important than bailing our homeowners who were too "uneducated" to read their mortgages?|||I hope not. It is time to stop the greedy leftist teachers and their union. They are failing our students anyway. Give the teachers an F and expel them from school.|||I live in SC. No, the budget has not been revised as of yet. There are tremendous cuts in teacher's pay as well as the quality of education for our children. The class size reduction act is currently suspended in many districts which means there will be larger classes with less help for the teachers. Surely education IS more important, but unfortunately, any time there is a budget crisis what happens is that they take the money from those who cannot speak for themselves in protest - the children! It is up to the parents to protest this and make a change. I've written my elected officials - have you?????|||Thank the greedy Liberal infested teachers unions for spending money everywhere EXCEPT where it needs to be spent. They are useless to the teachers. All they care about is getting more money year after year, and California will give it to them.
California is also drowning in illegal immigrant benefit costs, along with the resultant school over crowding....higher taxes to help cover that are on the way.
California is nothing more than a comedy of errors on the government side.
We need a real Republican government to get things back to some kind of fiscal normalcy here.
Diversity only gets us exactly what we have now.|||California's problems related to educating droves of anchor babies begot by illegal aliens, droves so large that the state needs to build one school a day, illegal aliens who are not paying the taxes which support the educational system is probably the very last thing on my list of concerns.
I do have a suggestion though, how about a tortilla tax?
What are the degree requirements to teach in California? Do you have to get your Masters within a few years like NY or can you get by on a Bachelor's Degree?|||To teach in Elementary School (multiple subject, self-contained classrooms) you must have at least a BA/BS in any subject, with a credential. To teach a single subject (High School, etc.) you need a BA or BS in that subject and a credential. It would be best if you contact the State of California through http://www.ctc.ca.gov/default.html . That is the State Credentialing Office. They have all the answers. You do not need a Masters to teach in California in K-12 education, and you usually only get $1000 extra per year for it. Good Luck.
My partner plead guilty to a misdemeanor marijuana paraphernalia possession charge in North Dakota recently. Being a California resident, he returned home after the trial. Now, here in California, he has a legal medical cannabis recommendation, but the judge chose to ignore that fact and sentenced him to a drug test as well as a fine.
He's supposed to take this drug test by December 15th, but we haven't gotten any official communication from them and we have no idea how or where it's supposed to happen.
My question is this. How exactly is this going to be enforced? Is North Dakota going to send someone out here? Are they going to force him to go back there just for one single pee test after a first misdemeanor conviction with a previously clean record?
There were no actual drugs found. It wasn't even proven that the pipe contained cannabis residue. They denied him a lawyer and he plead guilty in panic just wanting to get home. (We're working on contacting the ND Public Defender's office about that part; please just answer the question about the drug test.)
Thank you in advance for your time. Personal experiences in this regard (that is, other people who have been convicted for a drug-related misdemeanor in a state other than their own) would be deeply appreciated.|||1) "Medical marijuana" in California means nothing in North Dakota. You have to obey the laws of the state you're in, not the ones of the state you're from.
2) "Medical marijuana" does NOT legalize marijuana even in California. Marijuana is illegal everywhere in the US.
3) A misdemeanor warrant in one state will not likely result in an extradition to another state. However, an arrest will be waiting for him when he returns.|||ND doesn't care about CA. Apples and potatoes.|||CONTACT A LAWYER.
You tell a disjointed story, no details.
Par 1. Pleaded guilty, sentenced to drug test and fine. Left SD. (California medical cannabis recommendation irrelevant)
Par. 2. SD Court Order == Test by 15 Dec 08. Does SD know present address? Did SD court order test at a particular address?
Par 3. My idea == If no test by 15 Dec 2008, a warrant will be issued in SD for your partner. Return to SD, partner could be arrested.
If warrant sent to CA, partner could be arrested and returned to SD. If bond is high enough, bond agents could retrieve partner, but not likely.
Get A Lawyer in CA. A lawyer can get all this cleared up with a few properly addressed and worded letters.
After the guilty plea, the details are unimportant. Your partner has to follow the SD court instructions.
I've been on unemployment since August, and have not been able to find employment. My first extension is approaching at the end of January. I know the unemployment in California has been extended, but I don't know what the maximum amount of time is that I can collect benefits.
I'm not planning on staying on unemployment for the entire time but I didn't realize that it would be so difficult finding a job.|||up to a year
I love the wineries in this area of california and I was wondering what the best winery down there is? Or atleast what people like down there.|||tobin james is good as well as adeliaida cellers man i live here in paso its all good!!!!|||Justin Winery. We feature their Cabernet Sauvignon at our restaurant and it is very popular. Here's a link to other wineries in the area.
http://www.wineriesofpasorobles.com/wine鈥?/a>|||Adelaida or Justin
Because i'm running away in a while and i need to know to know how much i would have to spend on gas.
Does anybody know how many miles away california is from washington?|||2800 miles|||Where in California - CA is 900 miles long and over 200 miles wide. When you have that answer go to google, click maps, and put in the from/to cities.|||go to mapquest.com|||Depending on where you go, it's about 2800 miles (~140 gallons of gas in the average car, or about $400 worth of gas).
It'd be cheaper just to stay home and spend $350 fixing whatever's wrong...|||Washington DC ?? Or is a city in WA State?
And what city in CA are you talking about?
Do you want the distance by roads (driving distance) or flying distance?
I can use my Encarta Atlas > the flying distance...
Is it because California has a lot of blacks and Mexicans?|||Sadly, keeping people in chains is a business.... It's an economic issue; just like slavery then, slavery now....|||Earlier this year, three federal judges ruled that prison overcrowding prevents inmates from getting adequate medical and mental health care. They ordered California to reduce its prison population by 44,000 inmates.Over the summer, the Schwarzenegger administration submitted a plan that would reduce the number of prison inmates by half that number.
The judges said the plan was inadequate and vague. They tossed it out, and ordered the state to submit a new plan that will meet their goal of 44,000 fewer inmates. The judges also want a specific time line for meeting that goal.
The Schwarzenegger Administration has said it will comply, but it鈥檚 refused to disclose details of its new prison population reduction plan in advance.
The federal judges have warned that if the new plan isn鈥檛 good enough, they鈥檒l devise one of their own 鈥?and force California to put it to work
Apparently one of them came up with a solution *L*L|||1. They got rid of the death penalty.
2. They're arresting too damn many potheads who are taking up cells they could be jamming with murderers and rapists.
3. California attracts a criminal element.
4. California breeds a criminal element.
There's four good reasons right there.|||It is a combination of things. Primarily, it is due to having such high taxes and squandering the proceeds. That leaves nothing left to build more prison space. Add in the fact that the State Constitution limits prison crowding. And what do you get?
More criminals + more convictions + no additional prison space + Constitutional requirement = early release.
*|||Thie release of the 46,000 prisoners hasn't happened yet. CA has two years before that happens. Yes, they do have a large number of illegals and they do have a three strikes law in force. It is a complicated issue but overall a frightening one for the people who have to deal with a mass release of felons. Yikes!!!!!|||Wasn't that an accident, someone made an "error" and ended up releasing some of the more violent offenders and not the low-risk offenders?
Typical liberal government workers - lazy and stupid.|||They didn't, really....but mass releases of prisoners has long been a GOP tradition in California, dating back to the days when Reagan was Governor there...|||you can thank society for creating the largest prison population in a democratic society. I hope they all get out and exact revenge ten fold.|||i understand that illegal immigrants comprise well over 50% of the inmates in many of the CA prisons.|||Mandatory sentencing and a Three Strikes Law, both of which affect white people, there, Buford.|||Because a lot of peple are in prison for having a little pot.|||3 strikes and you are has done its job.|||I hear they have a lot of Californians. That's probably its biggest problem.
Fruits and nuts.|||too many gays
I want to move in california to go to pharmacy schools. But I want to go to a school that there is a lot of fun things to do and it's not far away from the city. Because when it comes to moving I like to move to a place that I can enjoy myself shopping, party, meeting friendly people. I would appreciate if I could get some feedback.|||UCLA is a good choice. Also, USC would be a good one. However, pharmacy school is pretty tough so there's probably not going to be a ton of extra time for partying, shopping, etc. If you think these things might be a distraction from you studies perhaps you should choose a place with less of these things. Just a suggestion though.|||UCLA is in Los Angeles, and there's also UC San Diego (smaller city than LA). I'm sure there are colleges in the greater San Francisco area too.
My parents are planning a trip to Spain and they want to know how long its going to take from California to Spain?|||California to NYC or Atlanta: 5+ hours.
NYC or Atlanta to Madrid: 7 hours
12 hours in the air.|||It depends where in California, where in Spain, and what airline you take.
Refer your parents to Expedia, Travelocity, etc. to do the research. |||According to Delta.com it is 11 hours and 30 minutes nonstop coming back it is only 10 hours and 15 minutes
I'm planning on traveling on my own around fall or winter.. Is that a good time to go to California?|||fall/winter is generally a good time to visit california if you are into skiing it would be a little to early for the seson but still very nice. you can go to L.A. and there are a few game shows that willl give you free tickets to get a chance at going on them such as the price is right. and pismo beach near san lus obispo is nice that time of year. travel tip: hit up boudin bread on fishermans warf in sanfransico their chili bread bowls are awesome and one of the things i woulld never miss going to san fran.|||Traveling in the fall or winter is a great time for both Northern Cali and So.Cal. In So.Cal, the weather is still nice and warm but not too hot and there are tons of things to enjoy besides the beach. Of course there's all the fun in LA but about 2 hours south in San Diego and there are so many fun things to do like going to SeaWorld and the famous San Diego Zoo, not to mention all of the amazing museums right next to the Zoo at Balboa Park. Those are all really nice to enjoy without the Southern sun heat of the summer.
There are also some amazing locations to stay at in San Diego and really all around CA (but I like San Diego the best). My family owns a timeshare from reortime.com. They have beautiful locations. You should check it out and all the great things California offers!!|||California has great weather nearly all year long. Winter we get no more than 1 inch a day. Spring starts around late March with temps in the high 60s to mid 70s. Summer we have no more than 3 consecutive days of high temps in the 90s or low 100s, then it cools down. The wet months are early December through early February.
Come visit the Golden State!
I live In WA and I want to move to Cali and become a resident ASAP so i Can Get Cheaper college tuition? How can i do this and how long would i have to live there before i can legitimatley become a California resident?|||Live there for a year, declare yourself emancipated from the parents, get a job, register to vote, register your car- if applicable, and finally find a place to live- on campus housing doesn't count.
If you dont know prop 19 is the vote to legalize Marijuana in California this November 2.
My question is what affect will this have on Oregon where i live. Will the prices go down?|||Note in California the tax per ounce is $50 alone.
I exspect the other states to follow California's smart decision to Tax Regulate and Legalize Marijuana. I am a registered California voter and I wiljl be voting Yes on Prop 19!
And if you know anything at all about marijuana you would know that it is not dangerous at all what so ever. And it DOES NOT make you slow people just BELIEVE it does... and naturally if you honestly believe it then it might take its toll on you. Keep in miss 3 other stars than California isn't the only state with a proposition to legalize marijuana!|||heres how it works...
now this is a BASIC representation of what is expected to happen...
1. prop 19 passes in CALIFORNIA
2. AMERICANS begin to cultivate AMERICAN marijuana in AMERICA, legally.
3. Mexicans who are still trying to smuggle marijuana still want top dollar... while,
4. AMERICAN legal marijuana is legally grown and sold throughout CA.
it is expected that the price of an OZ of good high quality indoor/outdoor will be roughly $40-$50 within California.
now i'm no genius but i cant imagine paying 400 an OZ anywhere else if thats the case in california... it just doesn't add up... so that being said...
i'd expect an OZ in your area SHOULD prop19 PASS to be around $70-$80. just wait until a few weeks after Cali goes Leal before you expect to see any type of change.
Please help me with these questions.
What factors led to the destruction of California Indians during the Spanish colonial period?
What factors led to the further destruction of California Indians during the Gold Rush and early statehood?
What part did cultural disruption play in the destruction of California Indians?|||One reason is that the Spanish brought with them several diseases such as the flu that although were common and not life threathening for Europeans, the Indians' defense systems in their body were not used to such diseases because they never existed in North America. This lead to several of them dying from these diseases.|||Genocide (not disease) would be the main factor. There are still Native people in California. I have added a link to two of the Nations (south and north) so you can get the most accurate info possible next to going there yourself.
Here's a link to for the Pomo people (north Cali) where they tell their own history http://www.drycreekrancheria.com/doc.asp鈥?/a>
Here's a link to the Kumeyaay People (south Cali) where they tell their own history http://www.viejasbandofkumeyaay.org/html鈥?/a>
Is it lawful for private California school legally dictate, to a single family, whom a person can and can not talk to via e-mail, as well as the subject matter?
Moreover, can the private school legally request or demand a parents' signature, on a letter outlining their e-mail criteria?
Finally, is it permissible or legal to utilize a child's enrollment as leverage to obtain the parents' signature?|||Yes, yes and yes.
The key word is 'Private'. they can do just about anything they want. If the parent doesn't like it, they can take their kid elsewhere.|||If they are truely a private entity and recieve no government funding, they can do as they want. Ethics clauses are perfectly legal in contracts.
For a teenager is it better to visit California or New York ?
Hello ,me and a group of friends are planning on visiting one of these states, which 1 do you think is more suitable for our age (17,18 years old) and what can we do there? Thanks =D|||Ive lived in both states and personalty California and New York are both just about as fun. In New York if your looking for historical stuff than definitely go there. If your looking for cute boys, partying, and some historical stuff go to California. The Golden gate bridge is great to walk or bike across and theirs so much stuff to see:) So i would suggest California:) Have fun!!|||Go to northern CA - You can go to the beach in Santa Cruz- they have a boardwalk with rides and the beach is awesome. From there you can drive up the pacific coast highway to San Fransciso. There is allot to do there. Go to fishermans wharf, broadway sex shops, golden gate park, haight and ashbury (beleive it or not there are still hippies there selling LSD).
A|||well ive never been to california but new york is AHMAYZING. theres so much to do! just gotta be wary of the bad parts and at night.|||I assume you mean NYC, and if so, I would say NYC because there is no need for a car to see everything...
I would really like to move to California, but I am having second thoughts because of the cost of living. Is it really as bad as everyone says?|||Cost of living is high because California has a lot - San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego, Mammoth Mountain... mild weather... and tons of things to do. A lot of people want to be in California. higher demand = higher price.|||Cali is nothing compared to cost of living in Tokyo and Paris. Supply and demand is why its so expensive. Gas is extremely low in supply in Cali so they charge a lot, everyone wants to live on the beach so they charge even more, and not to mention the millions and millions of people who go out to LA just hoping to be famous.|||Yes, it really is expensive to live here. There are three main reasons.:
1. We have a tax and spend legislature that is constantly spending on stupid programs and ideas solely designed to keep themselves in office.
2. We have the ballot intuitive process in which ignorant voters keep approving every "pie in the sky" bill placed on the ballot without regard to the total costs involved. (like that stupid "Bullit Train").
3. Supply and demand. "Everyone wants to live here (for some reason) which makes every thing more expensive. It really is NOT like you see portrayed on silly television programs.|||It's expensive because everybody wants to move here. The weather is beautiful and you can snowboard, golf, drive quads in the desert, and go on the beach in one day!
The only reason why people even say California is bad because their $300,000 2,500 sq. ft. homes in the nicest of neighborhoods can barely pay for a REALLY SMALL empty land in CA.|||because $hitloads of people live there and they were hoping by raising the price-- they'd push 'em out-- but their plan(s) have proven futile / created nothing but poverty.
seriously though.. listen to those second thoughts.. i was going to move there a few months ago & was totally disgusted ... i'm glad i visited before moving-- suppose i had this 'saved by the bell' image of cali & it was dashed when i saw all the pollution & trash ..you can see the sick dripping from the freeway signs!! it's run-down big time.
if you move there, you'll be trapped.
think of it like that.|||to live in a decent/safe area yeah it's very pricy compared to the rest of the country. people like it here for the weather mainly but also because there are so many things to do.|||Extremely high cost of living for no apparent reason other than they can do it so they do. The rent for apartments has not come down at all since the whole recession has started. Gas is high, food is high, a lot of traffic and they drive way to fast. I live in California and plan to move away again. There is no reason for the high cost. The electric on my small one bedroom senior living apartment is $100 a month. And I live alone, well not really I do have a cat. Even bus tickets are un real. Movies cost 12 dollars for one person if its a first run or 8 for a second run or bad theatre. Even fresh fruit and vegtables that are grown here are high priced. The price for housing hasn't gone down either. You can rent a room in a semi good area for about 600 a month.
You can't drink the water here so you buy bottled water. The air is so polluted you can see the brown color in the air.
Yes there are beautiful places to see but it hurts your heart to see the damage done by the pollution.|||It sucks stay away. I wish I had left long ago. It is almost criminal what is going on here. The state keeps spending even though they are broke, but the important thing that they have failed to realize is that we are also broke from all the taxes on everything. The laws all suck out here also, too many dam enviro wackos that kill most industry. Don't get me wrong I love nature and have spent the majority of my childhood roaming around the forests but most of the issues are ridiculous that they ***** about. Also the gun laws suck so if you believe that you have a right to protect yourself you should rethink that cause they think that you are too stupid to protect yourself. Even though you call 911 and nobody answers or tries to call back. Oh and I forgot that if you did protect yourself even with your fists they will still prosecute you and take away your rights. Trust me it happens
>Plus it's full of pansy's, wannabe gangsters and communists|||because of those damn actors and their malibu houses and holliwood films and the tory spelling's 92010 tv series made it popular
NOTE to the -1 Thumbsdown 4rsehole: did you really think I didn't have the time to come back here and do the same to you?
I have to write a report on the five most important events in California history and why... Please help!|||The Discovery
The Gold rush
The Statehood
The Movie Industry
The Falling into the ocean|||gold rush is one of them, brought an influx of citizens and immigrants to Ca which lead to all sorts of things, population, settlement, economy, government
I live in Southern California and my property value has decreased quite a bit. How do I lower my property taxes now that my property isn't worth as much?|||I had the same problem and I used LowerMyPropertyTaxes.com. Its a $200 flat fee and they do all the work for you. It was easier than I thought and they guarantee that you will pay lower property taxes or your money back.
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|||You need to file an appeal with your county "Assessors" office. It may go by different names, depending upon the county. You can probably find information online at your county's website.
You should be able to do it yourself without wasting money paying anyone else. You just need to back up your claim with facts, be reasonable, and logical in explaining why you think your house is worth less.|||Contact your county assessors office and request a reappraisal. If you can provide some good comparable sales it would be helpful for your case.
When will it start snowing in California this year?|||Usually late november to early December in the higher elevations.|||Where? California is the 4th largest state in the USA and ranges from sea level to over 14,000 feet. California has glaciers where the snow turns to ice and never melts.|||It doesn't snow in California|||Well, it will be snowing in Mt. Shasta and Lake Tahoe in January.
I heard rumor that the California provisional driver's license curfew for minors has been changed from starting at 11pm to starting from 12am. ALSO, I heard that the time limit that you can legally drive with other minors after getting your license at 16 has been changed from one year to 6 months. Can anyone confirm or refute these rumors for me?|||Prior to 2005, you could legally drive until 12 midnight and the passenger restriction was for a term of six months. If you ask your friends a couple years older than you, then they will tell you just this. Since that time, our lawmakers have extended these restrictions to 11 a.m. and one year. Also the passenger limits regarding minors includes all teenagers, even those that have reached the age of majority. Please see California Vehicle Code section 12814.6, subdivision (b), paragraph (1).
*/End of Line.|||i dont know about the 12am thing but i know for sure that it is 6 months. i just got my license so yea
What is California law regarding amplified music in a house or garage (band practice) drums,guitar,bass. Is it like other noise such as weed blowers and hedge trimmers not before 8:00 am or after 10:00 pm?|||Don't know about California law but it seems to me that common courtesy would dictate this answer. If you are the person with a "garage band" and making the noise, being a good neighbor would indicate that you stop the noise at 10 PM or before. Check with your local police department.
Same thing with weed blowers/ hedge trimmers: not too early in the morning (before 9 AM) or later than 10 PM.|||Call your local police station and ask them.
Noise ordinances don't usually specify types of noise. Any sound over a certain loudness after or before certain times is a violation.
Okay so I would greatly appreciate if you could help me. I am planning on moving to L.A California with my friend. It would help a lot to know the living expenses are, the utilities, medical dental and car insurance and everything else. And if it even possible that we'll make it I'm gonna try anyways just would like to know. I'm going into acting and/or business I'm already a CNA. But could you please tell me some acting schools also thanks.|||it depend on you that how much money do you spend but still i recommend that you should concern with the real estate agents they guide you one of the agent i usually concern is johnbeck who have lots of updated knowledge regarding this and hopefully he will resolve your problem.|||Almost everyone that hopes to act comes to LA and it is VERY expensive to live there. I know an acquaintence that rented an above garage "apartment" for $1,000 a month. He bathed in a half bath. But it was a big space and he accepted the conditions.|||I live in the Santa Clara County which is in the bay area just south of San Francisco. The cost of living is crazy here and similar in certain parts of LA. I pay $1000 rent for a one bedroom/one bath apartment. If you do some research you will notice most jobs out here pay more than many other parts of the country, but its all relative to the cost of living. I make close to a six figure salary but am considered middle income around here. Try looking at local LA classifieds. Hope this helps.
California had the most to lose in a housing bust. Why not set fires in various areasa when the winds are up and save the banks? Hmmmmmmmmm.|||The insurance companies are probably crying right now, and im sure noone wants to lose their homes in a fire. there are easier ways to save money besides starting national disasters..|||lolol|||The money has to come from somewhere whether it is from a bank or an insurance company. The fire will be an extra charge on everyone's insurance bill. With a fire everyone loses.|||You don't see these people who have lost everything from baby pictures to wedding bands?
The fires will help the building industry but I'd rather be broke than fried.|||I am sorry but this is a ridiculous question;
yes they are going to burn down houses, leave people homeless, and even kill a few people (as there have been deaths) just for the insurance money|||California has been having fires as long as I can remember. They were having fires when the news media was proclaiming we were heading to a second ice age.
I seriously doubt that a business (or more than one) is behind this.
In spring, it'll be mudslides.|||There's a $250,000 reward for the arson-related Santiago Fire. The authorities are looking for someone with a white F-150 truck that was seen in the area. If they find the arsonist -- and I pray we will -- we'll let you know.
There's a lot of theories out there, why not add this one to the mix. Some 1,700 homes lost, last I looked, and all fires are NOT contained so the toll could grow. Deaths were involved. That's a murder charge if they resulted from an arson-related fire. People lost irreplaceable items, like photographs and computer hard drives and grandma's quilt. Insurance can't reimburse you for the pain and suffering.
Have you donated money, time or materials to the thousands displaced? Insurance doesn't cover it all, and if you've ever dealt with FEMA, you know that's an imperfect process, to put it nicely.|||With all the voices in your head, you would think one of them would tell you to shut up.|||well...it'll help other currencies catch up and pass the US dollar....|||no no i dont think so at all. c'mon that's not a good and valid conspiracy theory
We are visiting Disneyland in a couple of weeks. We want to purchase the tickets and book the daily tours beforehand, for 5 day Disneyland park hopper pass, Universal Studios deluxe front of the line tour and San Diego Zoo tour.
What is the best way of doing it. Which website or tour company have the best California Theme Park Discounts and Deals?
Thank you for your help!|||I recommend buying the Disneyland tickets from the Disneyland website. They usually offer an online deal that is cheaper than the tickets you can buy in the grocery store or the Disney store, and way cheaper than the tickets they have at the gate at Disneyland.
For the other two, those parks' websites probably have an online deal, too.
I find good deals on some cars then buy it, drive it for a 6-10 months then sells it. How many cars can I sell in California? Just curious.|||i own a shop and in most states now its 5 a year without a license,anything over that they start asking questions,good luck with it hope this helps.|||I found a very good answer on this website http://www.autotips.ro/ but i can`t paste the answer because it is too big, look on the site. Report Abuse
In most states it is against the law, but in California including police officers use blinkers when they make a turn or change lanes. No wonder is extremely dangerous to drive in California.|||Apparently, they must be charging drivers a "per use" fee when they use their signals, to help balance the budget in California.|||I was told by one , that " I don't want the other drivers to know my business " lol She says in California, if they know you want to change lanes they will speed up and not let you in. " Can't we all just get along ? "|||I live in Ca. and I always use my blinker. Like any place there are people who don't follow the rules there is no great conspiracyhere. In fact I drive a lot and don't see very much of what you are talking about. Anything better to B-tch about?
I have a small IT business in California and I need to hire independent contractors from time to time. Recently, one of the people I hired for a job went to my customer and told them he would do the same work I do for them, except he would do it cheaper. I've heard that non-compete agreements are illegal in California, so how am I supposed to protect my business?|||Charge less then the independent contractors.|||Quality work at competitive prices. Good old faction competition is good for your customers, so you must compete for their business.
good luck|||As you are working with customers, it's good to educate them as to why you are the absolute best choice for them. When I'm hiring, I don't go for the cheapest thing, because cheapest definitely always isn't the best. I go for the job well done FIRST, then look at competive pricings. I'd shy away from independant contractors for a number of reasons: if they don't pay their taxes, I could be held responsible for it. (Check on that, I'm not 100% sure it's right.) I'm not into taking chances with my money.
If there's an organization you can join that gives good reputation to your name - join it and put their logo on everything you do - invoices, etc. YOU are trustworthy. YOU do great work. YOU are in good standing legally. Any customer who's willing to go with someone who's a thief (like the contractor trying to steal your customer) isn't too smart, in my opinion. But sometimes people need to hear the obvious. If you've got any kind of newsletters - or even, again, if there's room for a good one-liner on your invoices - TELL them why they're SO smart for choosing you! Back that up with good sound work practices and then don't worry about the rest. Stuff is always out there, but like I said, a smart customer wouldn't go with a thief anyway - he wouldn't trust him.
If you haven't done much marketing, do small things to keep clients, like offer special discounts to really good customers thanking them, etc. But you're probably already doing that.
Best of wishes to you. cm
I have recently graduated from Virginia Tech with a degree in International studies with a focus on cultural studies and am interested in moving to california. I've always lived on the east coast, specifically a suburb of Washington D.C. and I'm well aware that I could find a lot of work here in D.C, but I would really like to move out of the area in order to experience a new area and I've always liked California,but the only issue is cost. My aunt lives in Hermosa Beach and I've heard that even there it's over priced, so I'd like to find a place that is not quite extremely expensive, yet I could still find a lot of work in my field of study. It would be great if some CA residence could help on my endeaver. Thanks!|||Honestly, the best places for you to find work in your field is in the San Francisco Bay area or the Los Angeles area.
Unless you want to live in a not-so-nice section of these areas, or someplace far away from work, you will have to pay quite a bit for rent.
I was reading the ballot earlier and it looks like the main reason for legalizing weed was so California, who is a debt can collect tax revenue, but I was wondering if all the smokers now have weed growing in their back yards for free, what tax revenue is there going to be? Not to mention if they outright legalize weed then Prop 215 was an absolute lie. Can't wait for the little kids hanging out in front of 7-11 asking me to buy them a pack of joints. Sounds great.|||Good question. It is true that some people would grow it at home, just like some people grow their own tomatoes. There's nothing stopping people from growing their own tobacco, yet the cigarette companies still seem to do well. People can cook at home, too - yet the restaurant industry has thrived for decades.
The fact is that the vast majority of people will not have the time/knowledge/inclination to grow their own, and will buy it pre-packaged.
I don鈥檛 smoke, but I definitely think it should be legal, provided that it is regulated like alcohol (no minors, and no driving).
It makes absolutely no sense that cannabis is illegal while alcohol and tobacco (both of which are MORE harmful and MORE addictive) are legal.
Legalization would:
- Create thousands of (legal, income-tax paying) jobs
- Devastate drug cartels, which would suddenly be without 75% of their income
- Provide an enormous windfall for the government, which would bring in billions in taxes and SAVE billions more on law enforcement (ending Prohibition played a big part in getting the U.S. out of the Great Depression)
- Allow police, courts and prisons to focus their resources on DANGEROUS criminals, rather than harmless potheads
The more taxes the pot smokers have to pay, the less the rest of us will have to pay - everybody wins!|||Well you can make your own alcohol too... but how many people actually take the time to do that??
Besides, many people don't know how to do it themselves or are too lazy. Plus, to get a good amount of weed that you can pick and smoke takes kind of a lot of time. You have to wait months ones you pick it for it to bud again. Just like any plant really... I mean sure you can grow your own orange and lemon tree, but who really does that?? No one|||Umm...California will not legalize marijuana. So stop wasting your effort. Most potheads tend to not drink, so the alcohol companies will not push for it. The (AMA) American Medical Association does not recommend marijuana over the synthetic medications, which can actually be better for you than smoking marijuana!!! And the conservatives will not give you the time of day!|||The Federal Govt will step in before any such thing happens. The State is whacked out of their heads.|||Right, as if most people are actually going to grow their own. How many people make their own clothes? How many people grow their own food? How many legal citizens work under the table unless they are hiding from child support? How many people lie on their taxes? How many people make their own alcohol?
Are there people who do those things? Sure, there are. But even though those things are all super simple to do, few people actually do it. Marijuana is the same way. Obviously there are people growing it right now for free. But most of the people using it arent - they are buying it from someone else. And most people, will go buy it from a store where it is taxed if it were legal because its convenient. Every other product on the market proves that. There isnt a single thing available in the stores that people cant make themselves, or go to someone else who can make it themselves and sell it without taxes and/or illegally. But walmart is still pulling in those profits, including the sales tax on every thing that goes directly to the state.
I disagree that out right legalizing marijuana makes prop 215 a lie. Marijuana can be and IS used for medical purposes. Legalizing it for everyone is no different than any of these pharmaceutical companies releasing rx meds to be over the counter after their patent has expired. Check zyrtec out. It used to be one of the most expensive prescription allergy meds available by rx only, and without a generic... 6 months after the patent ran out, they bring it out over the counter at a fraction of the price.
I live in California and grow fruits/vegetables, herbs, and medicinal plants. I would like to grow everything on a larger scale and start selling at the farmers market. But I need to become a certified farmer to do that, so what kind of criteria must be met, and how would I start the process?|||You become a certified farmer by having the county agricultural commissioner come and inspect your land and see that you are, in fact, growing the crops that you claim yourself. Then you will receive a certificate with these crops, expected yields and seasons. This allows you to participate in certified farmer's markets with only the crops listed.
organic certification is different.
So, bottom-line: CALL YOUR COUNTY AGRICULTURAL COMMISSIONER and set up an appointment to have your ground inspected.|||If you are looking to be certified organic then there is a process the USDA puts forward...
http://www.ers.usda.gov/Briefing/Organic鈥?/a>
If you are looking to join an organized farmers market, then you need to contact the group in charge to see what you need to do to apply to be a vendor. Some of them have you declare your varieties and methods and get on a waiting list to be able to sell at their market.|||LOL, "medicinal plants", yea right.|||you can not.
It takes a two/third vote of the California Legislature to pass a budget. Every year the minority party blocks passing the budget for political reasons. Many Californians suffer. California is one of only 4 or 5 states in the U.S. that requires a two/thirds vote. How do we change this? |||You are absolutely correct. The 2/3 requirement to pass a state budget is one of the many ways the state has made it so difficult to pass a budget or to balance the budget. Another major problem is Proposition 13--a whole other story. It would take an amendment to the constitution, through an initiative approved by the voters, to change the 2/3 vote requirement.|||the law is the law. these dolts know that when they take office and if party bickering keeps the budget from getting passed then it is time to withdraw them from getting paid and maybe it is time to do away with a full time body of legislators. to me it is like kids playing ball and the kid that brought the ball decides that the others made him mad so he takes the ball and goes home. one other aspect of this is that each party wants you to stay upset with the other party so that you will always vote the party and not the best person for the job. mr doodles|||California suffers because it wants to be the "sanctuary state" and spends billions it doesn't have on criminal invaders! If CA would take care of it's citizens instead of the criminal invaders it would have a surplus of cash!
Also, would like to know which California court form do I need to file to have a misdemeanor conviction dismissed? Thank you!|||Just in case anybody wants to argue with you: A felony which is punishable as either a felony or a misdemeanor can be reduced to a misdemeanor at ANY time, so long as a state prison sentence was not imposed (even if suspended). You should find all the forms you need, as well as further information about dismissals, here:
http://www.courts.ca.gov/1070.htm
ADD: Since a DUI is not usually a felony, and the question makes no reference to DUI, I have no idea why Miley is discussing a DUI.|||Call an attorney who specializes in DUI cases in your state. Even if you don't hire the attorney, ask him if it's possible to get your specific charge dropped to a misdemeanor. Try to get a clue from him how he would approach that effort in the jurisdiction of your charge.
Sit down with the prosecutor in your case and ask if it can be reduced to a misdemeanor count. Many times you will find a sympathetic prosecutor who will listen to what you have to say and reduce the charge instantly without having to do anything else. You simply then appear in court and listen to the prosecutor tell the judge that he would like to reduce the charge.
Inspect your ticket for errors. Make sure the dates and addresses are all listed correctly on your DUI ticket. If you can find an error in the charge, many times a prosecutor will reduce the ticket down to a misdemeanor if you just continue on with the case.
Apply for and start attending a DUI assistance course. Start attending it before you even go to court. Take documentation of your effort to improve yourself to the prosecutor and tell him that you want to change on your own. They may be sympathetic and drop the charge to a misdemeanor count.
Tell the judge on the day of court that you would like to have the felony count dropped to a misdemeanor in exchange for a larger misdemeanor sentence. Tell him you would like to avoid having a felony on your record. The judge might just go along with your request.|||It doesn't really work the way you think it does...You can have a felony dropped to a misdemeanor and then have it dismissed by filing the paper right after.|||i would just go to your police station or court house and ask the desk clerk about it that way you don't get the wrong answer here and spend allot of time filling out the wrong paper work cuz that would really suck
I have a 12 month lease and my landlord wants to sell the house at the end of the lease. So he is doing all the remodeling, painting, and showing of the house while we are still living in it. It is noisy and very inconvienient and he is offering very little compensation. What kind of rights to I have under California law for a lease agreement and what kind of compensation do you think is reasonable?|||In the absence of an agreement with the tenant, the landlord's rights to enter the unit are very limited. They're all spelled out in California Civil Code 1954. Per the code, the landlord may enter the home (1) in an emergency, (2) to make *necessary* repairs, decorations, alterations & improvements, (3) to show the home to prospective buyers & tenants, provided occupying tenant is given proper advance notice, (4) when the tenant abandons the property.
I hardly think general remodeling & painting is a *necessary* improvement.
You pay the rent, you have a lease. That means you are entitled to *exclusive* possession of the property, with the exceptions noted above. Now, it's probably not a big deal if the landlord can complete all of this remodeling in one afternoon. But, I would affirmatively balk at any project that is going to extend for several days. You do not have any right to compensation if you agree to this remodeling. But, you do have a right to compensation, and in some cases the right to rescind the lease & sue for breach of lease damages against the landlord, if the landlord proceeds with this remodeling and occupies the home without your approval.|||CA law does not provide for compensation unless you are required to move out of the unit during the remodeling. Compensation is pro-rated rent for the number of days you could not inhabit the unit.
Other then that the only laws effecting this as your local construction laws regarding hours, most only allow work from 7 am to 7 pm. but your city may vary slightly.|||He does not have to compensate you for the noise. He is entitled to show the house any time. If you don't like the circumstances you should move and you should get your security back. You can make this a constructive eviction. Your compensation is that you can leave without getting charged for breaking the lease.
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Hello, I recently got into an car accident. The front of my car is smashed and I highly doubt it's repairable. What are the proper steps to disposing the car in California, preferably with as much information that can be provided and with least amount of liability strings. The car is a 1998 Mitsubishi Mirage DE, if that helps any. Thank you.|||drive to compton, walk into a deli, walk out and your car will be gone.|||Sell it to a junk yard or used parts yard.|||call a dealer to take it and theyl pay you like 50 bucks|||well technically ANYTHING can be repaired....but i would tell you to look into the phone book under auto wrecking yards. then all you need is the title and they haul it away....and its gone...
some places might even pay you a couple of bucks for it...(usually $20-100)|||If an insurance company is involved, they'll take care of it. If you do it yourself, call a large junk yard and ask if they want it. Some junk yards will even come and get it from you and help you with the paperwork.|||http://www.donateacar.com/
It will be sold at auction, you sign it away, they pick it up. Very easy, I donated an old clunker and they took it off my hands, took care of the paperwork and gave me a small write off for taxes.|||Call a Auto Salvage yard, they will pick it up for free. Sometimes Craigslsit, has ads for them|||drive to beach, remove vin number and license plate, then drive into ocean. lol
Both the California newt (Taricha torosa) and the rough-skinned newt (Taricha granulosa) have similar habitats and look quite similar. Is there some specific differentiator between the two?|||i think cali is lighter and softer|||http://www.californiaherps.com/salamande鈥?/a>
http://www.californiaherps.com/salamande鈥?/a>|||i believe its the same creature but the cali newt is a bit lighter skinned
I have received a traffic ticket in California and have been referred by the court to take a traffic school course. I have gone through some sites and I found the term as 8-hours course. I want to know more information regarding this course like
*8-hours Course means: With in 8-hours do I need to complete the course with out taking any time interval (or) what?
*How much it costs to me?
*Benefit of taking this course. Is there any variation between normal course and this course?|||California 8 Hour traffic school course is for dismissing traffic ticket in California state. California courts will refer to the traffic school courses online who ever receives the traffic ticket. In the California state, two types of courses are approved by the CA DMV, one is 8 Hour and 12 Hour course.
Most of the time Courts will refer 8 Hour courses in order to dismiss speeding ticket.
Course price is change from one county to other county, normal course price for this course is $14.50.
Benefits of traffic school course:
1.Dismiss traffic ticket
2.Reduce points on drivers record.
3.Learn the defensive driving strategies and etc.
To know more details about the course log On: http://www.california-trafficschool-onli鈥?/a>
I'm planning to runaway to california from bergen county, new jersey. anyone have any advice? other than not to do it.|||definitely go west|||Depends on how old you are.
I live in California and I want to runaway :/
It's a good idea to leave whatever state you're at though,
because it's harder to get caught.
If you're 16 or older, it's easier to get a job than it is as someone 15 and younger. However, you'd need a work permit signed by the school district you attend, and that might be difficult to get. So my best advice is, wait a few more months. Get a job during this time where you reside, save your money; and runaway. It might be easier to do this with a friend. I'm going to talk to my friend who's a senior this upcoming year, I'm a junior, and he and I might runaway to Paris together. Or somewhere in Europe. It's easy to stay hidden/"on-the-low" and we could attend school there. We have money saved, but before we runaway, I'm going to get a job and save some more money.
I wish there was a way to talk to you about this, because it's something I really want/need to talk about, but it's difficult bringing it up with people I know (or he knows) because they could rat us out and get us both in more trouble. If you need more advice, just ask me (:
Here's my email address:
sparklyxllama@yahoo.com
I love llamas, hahaha
I don't really check that one, but I do, once a week.
I have another one, but I don't want to give it out just yet, sorry.
But please don't hesitate to send me an email, because I'm thinking the same thing.
Many states will lose seats because congress is limited to 435 congressional seats. Because California has so many illegals now, they will have about 25% of all the congressmen. California will dominate Washington politics because of this.
What say you?|||Congress is made up of the House of Representatives and the Senate.
Each state has 2 Senators, the House is limited to 435. The original idea was to have no more than 30,000 Representatives but even if we expanded this to 50 or 60,000 there would be 5,000 members.
I for one would be willing to give your state 1 representative for every 30,000 illegal immigrants that you take out of our state. I would give you Nancy Pelosi and both of our Senators (Feinstein and Boxer) as a show of good will. Hell I'll let you take those 3 and we can keep the illegals because without them here the illegals don't stand a chance of getting all the freebies that is crippling our state budget.|||They are counted because the 13 colonies wanted as much representation as they could get. So the decided to count slaves who were not citizens at the rate of 4/5th.
The situation we have today where the federal government refuses to guard the boarders and deport illegals could have not been comprehended by the founding fathers. Never in their life time could they fore see such a criminal failure.
I am all for giving LA/ so. Cal back to Mexico. This would solve our budget problem eliminate about 3/4 of Cal. illegals and bring back some balance in congress.|||Actually the link below gives a map of what states are most likely to gain and which are most likely to lose. California is not projected to gain any.
But it is law that every person be counted in the census, even if they are in this country illegally.|||I have not seen any prediction that California's population will grow that much compard to the 2000 census. From what I've seen, the state's population has been growing, but more slowly than the past decades, and it seems to me that the state will not gain even one more seat, which will be the first time that that has ever happened.|||i dont think so. California is a huge state with a huge population. Huge population=more seats in congress.|||If they are counting illegals, why are they not being deported?|||Texas has more than California and Arizona combined.|||Do you think California should send its illegals to your state?|||I say that is a fabricated story!|||No it is not fair but obama wants those votes. and needs them if he wants any chance to win a second term.|||I say you it must be warm for you under that tin foil hat. Take it off and you will feel more comfortable!|||Whaaaaaa!|||Well, since no one takes that state seriously, I don't think it will be a problem.|||LOL...I say this is bull.|||I say, "I don't believe that."
Do you have a source?
Looking for stores in california selling unflavored almonds, pecan nuts, hazel nuts, walnuts sold by the kilo or by the bag.|||You might try Diamond Sunsweet (although i think it's Sun-Diamond now) or Blue Diamond. Both are in the Central Valley of CA (from Stockton to Fresno), In Modesto there are two Blue Diamond outlet-type stores selling to consumers, but it sounds like you need wholesale, which they also do. You might also try "googling" for those companies that are in your general area.|||Check here,
http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2F&tag=funjok-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=9325
You will find what you like!
Good luck!
Many people have said the liberals nest in California and yet they opposed the union of gays . How can this be right ? Is California as liberal as people say or just another State that understands whats best for America in the long run ?|||Read about the 2nd grade teacher that took her class on a field trip to a lesbian wedding the month before this vote.
People outside this state do not look at the school ties this issue had. It was not a simple yes or no on marriage alone. If it was marriage alone the school teacher unions would not have been fighting it with teacher union money. Teaching was the issue if they would have made it iron clad no teaching it would have not been a problem.
If you look up in the last two days this question has been asked over and over and every time it was asked it never included teaching in the question.
Clarify these issue and it would have been struck down:
Marriage - fine
Teaching to kids? - different story
If it is not about teaching? - why the hell are teacher unions spending money to fight it
tax issues? Make it clear that tax exempt status
would not be hurt by churches that refuse to do gay marriages.
Then you get questions here - gay marriage and none of the other issues mentioned.
There was too much gay pork attached to the bill.
|||This is what I understand. A small majority of whites voted no, a larger majority of blacks and mexicans votes yes. I think it tells you something about blacks and Mexicans. Even though they vote democrat, they are socially conservative.|||It is absolutely heartbreaking they have reversed it. I feel really bad for all the couples who spent money on weddings, and were so happy, and now to just have it erased, it must be infuriating. Constitutionally, it is wrong.|||This one hit me pretty hard. It's embarassing to California.
We in Arizona shot this down 2 years ago, but it came around again this election and it was narrowly passed.
I just don't get it. Why the heck should anyone care who sleeps with who?|||Because California isn't a liberal state. It never has been. It has a few large liberal cities and that's it. |||The Mormon Church pumped $20 million into the Yes on 8 campaign to inflict their religious views onto California and the public bought their lies||| Kudos to California. Morality is not dead even amongst the country's largest collection of liberals.|||real liberals don't believe in marriage at all - be it gay or hetero. living together is just plain fine.|||I am from california born and raised and I voted yes on prop 8 mainly because i do not want school age children taught this kind of garbage. also it goes against the teachings of the bible|||yes they have a right to say no to samesex marriage.
and ca is a liberal hotbed..so im shocked.|||No, CA is breaking the Constitution by denying equal rights to a select minority...|||That is the first thing they have done that I would have........we sure know they did not vote the way they should have.
back when i was a kid (late 80's early 90's) there was an exhibit at the detroit zoo of california sea lions. It was a pretty big pool and there were a lot of sea lions. now at the detroit zoo the only seals/sea lions are the ones in the polar bear exhibit, which is a completely different kind. what happened to the california sea lion exhibit and where did the sea lions go?|||the exhibit was closed several years ago and the sea lions (all of which were wild life rescue animals were placed at other zoos)
I currently live in maine and get maine care. what would be the equivalent in california? and is it hard to get?|||There is no equivalent.
In California, you can be an illegal immigrant or indigent and get MediCal, or you can be simply too poor to afford medical insurance and you get nothing.|||Medi-Cal is easy to obtain if you meet the income level. Depending in the county you'll be residing in, Medi-Cal may have a contract with an HMO Such as Kaiser Permanente. If such contract exists then you may "assign" your Medi-Cal to the Health Plan and have zero copays or a share of cost for covered services and prescriptions . The provider of care should not have access to how your medical coverage was obtained meaning at the point of service the receptionist/clerk/physician does not know you have Medi-Cal assigned to the Health Plan only the copay amount if there be any.
You will want to contact The Department of Health Services in the county you are considering moving to so you may inquire about the application process. You may find the local office address and phone number in the yellow pages under Local Government.
Hope this helps|||Medi-Cal. If you moved here you would have to meet the residence requirement. Until then you have to have the Maine insurance. Contact the Med-Cal info line for more info. Medi-Cal is the equlivant of medicade through out the rest of the U>S.|||Medical is available if you qualify. The system isn't very good, the doctors are often in the ghetto and they will see you several times before they actually do anything so they get paid for several visits. You basically have to be on welfare to get it, or illegal, or a child of poor parents.
A student who is over 18 and driving with an adult (who has a California State certified license) and gets a ticket because he u-turn on a red light. What are the possible charges and what can he do about this situation?|||The fine info ( or other charges ) is on the cite itself; read the back. It's a good possibility that the unlicensed person will have their permanent license unavailable for a period of time; this will be decided by the Court when the person appears for the cite
I'm driving to california spring break from Austin, Texas and was planning on bringing a certain illegal plant along for the ride for myself to smoke on, but i wanted to know what the police checkpoints are like, how many there are, and if i'm a white 18 year old male, with a white 18 year old girlfriend in the car, would they search for drugs?|||I've driven from Georgia to California and never hit a checkpoint, I don't think they set up checkpoints on the interstate since it would cause a traffic jam that would make Los Angles traffic jams look like a nascar race. Your only problem would be when you enter cities or get pulled over.|||Sounds like a fantastic trip. Not sure when Spring Break is for you, but if you're there past St. Patrick's Day check out www.sxsw.com! If you are leaving San Diego County or Southern California, here's a few Checkpoints http://www.sandiegoduilawyer.c鈥?/a> Report Abuse
|||It is illegal to bring ANY home grown plant into California. It doesn't matter if it's your "certain illegal plant" or the begonia you gave your girlfriend for Valentine's Day. California is the bread basket of the nation and we take this very seriously. The little fun you want to bring here could have an insect or disease that could wipe out millions of dollars of produce. Do you want to be responsible for that?!?
- There are agricultural checkpoints when you enter California. Yes, that's correct - AGRICULTURAL checkpoints, that will check to make sure you are not bringing in any plants, fruits, or vegetables to California.
Just so you know, Texas and California are both in the US. The US does not have a practice of having police checkpoints except for DUI. Since both are also ALREADY in the US, there is no border checkpoints you drive through.|||if you take i 10 across there are at least 2 border patrol check points. they walk the dogs randomly around vehicles. its easier to just buy when you get to cali.
let me be clear on this. i did not say border check points, i said border patrol. that is where the border patrol has set up a permanent station where every vehicle has to stop. an agent will come to your window and ask everyone in the car if he/she is a us citizen. there are other agents walking around with dogs. i am a truck driver and ive made the trip several times. if you wish to believe someone else, then take your weed with you and take your chances.
I want to meet girls like in California Gurls music video by Katy Perry. Where do girls like that hang out?|||Los Angeles, I see alot of pretty girls in malibu (I'm not a lesbo...haha but there are alot of pretty girls in malibu) and Santa Monica. The more expensive places. Your not typically going to meet girls like that in the poorer areas of california.|||I can't figure you out, dude. In one recent question you said you had a girlfriend:
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;鈥?/a>
and in another just before you said you had a wife:
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;鈥?/a>
you seem a bit confused and slightly obsessed with meeting new women and Katy Perry!!|||What is your obsession with Katy Perry? I'm certain there are just as many "hot, unforgettable" girls there in Australia where you live, as there are in the U.S. Just as in Australia, American girls don't "hang out" in any one specific place. You see them anywhere and everywhere.|||Hahha Bro. Along The Coastline is The Best Place To Meet Them, I Would Say Most Can be Found in Venice SaMo Beach and Malibu and Actually The LB is a Great Place To and I For One Should Know California Produces The Best Girls in The Land. Guaranteed!|||Beach cities, Malibu, SM, Venice Beach, Manhattan, Hermosa and Redondo Beach, Orange County and some places near Hollywood. Be warned, the really hot chicks can have MAJOR attitude problems out here.|||Let me know when you find them, okay?|||LA Venice beach im going there in july with my friends and dont be suprised youll probly get dumped me and my friends have a record of doing that lol! luck ;D|||Try Wilmington. It's a little visited jewel along the coast here.|||Down in Anaheim... in FANTASYLAND!!|||california girls are stuck up...but you can try all the beaches in l.a area and oc area. good luck|||Mostly beach cities, especially Venice and Santa Monica.|||the beach, oh yeah!
any beach.
good luck!|||when you meet these hot unforgettable "gurls" let me know where they are!... thank you very much|||LOL, I can't remember AAA, my retinas were singed by the view....You are funny !!!!!!|||Oh yea. You bet!
I've been looking into regulations regarding exotic pet ownership in California (genets and fennec foxes to be exact), and none of my searches have turned up anything. So I figured that before I bothered anyone official in my state, I would ask the public. Does anyone know where one could find out this information?|||Hi there...
The state of California states that no one legally possess a any exotic animal as a pet even if they are purchased from a USDA breeder or even with a permit.
Californians cannot even have a pet gerbils! California legislators stated that should the rodents escape or be released that they may begin breeding. The climate of Southern California is similar to the desert habitat of gerbils. Already there are breeding colonies of feral gerbils in California that could impact the environment and harm native species. This essentially is what they are saying that any exotic pets in the state if they accidentally escape will destroy native wildlife and habitat.
California is, if you are an exotic animal collector, probably the worst place to live if you want to have one of these animals as pets.
http://www.dfg.ca.gov/licensing/pdffiles鈥?/a>
http://api4animals.org/b4a2_exotic_anima鈥?/a>
Northern California, and Southern California? They already seem like different states to me, in almost every single way except government. What do you think would happen?|||Like, literally?
I imagine that it would only occur if there were a massive seismic event. A lot of people would probably die in the resulting bridge collapses, mudslides, and fires.
Then, I'm envisioning your standard "Mad Max" scenario.|||You answered your own question.|||Probable some sort of mini-civil war which would dray the state back together in the end.|||Northern California would be happier about it.
i recently moved from california to new jersey. what are the things I need to do and to know, specifically on taxation. What government branches should be properly notified if there are?|||You probably want to look at Moving Expenses. The IRS has a separate publication and form for this and you can download it from their site at www.irs.gov|||NJ has the nation's highest property tax
I realize a lot of it has to do with population density, but other densely populated places like New York and Chicago don't have the same levels of pollution. Anyone know why?
What are the major contributors to pollution in California?|||Actually, the air is cleaner than it was in the 70s due to catalytic converters being required on all cars, a special blend of gasoline which costs more, awareness of air pollution by the public and "spare the air" days push to use public transit, better public transit, higher standards for California by state agencies regulating pollution.
You cannot generalize about a state this size. It has higher CO虏 in valleys where the particulates get stagnant like Los Angeles because of its topography. You get some in the bay area if there is an on-shore air current instead of the normal off-shore which sweeps all the pollution away.
Pollution is less from industry than it is from CO虏 since we have lost so many industries since the 60s. Diesel engines do contribute to air pollution with the huge number of trucks on the main highways moving freight. We dont use trains much to carry freight, which I think we should.|||What's pretty sad about all of that is that the normal winds in this part of the world brings "clean" ocean air over California, while Chicago and NY deal with air that has passed over the Great Plains and industrial Midwest, respectively.
Don't worry, California. Jerry will succeed in driving the rest of the businesses out so that your air will be pristine. You won't have any work and your state will be bankrupt, but your lungs won't suffer.|||Those regulations don't matter, but they could never. You could up the enforcement but then you'd only make the matters worse. Somewhere guys in [pajamas are talking about pumping crap into under the ocean and how they can make lots of money off it.
You still haven't figured it out yet, have you?|||Geography of LA is a big factor. The city is surrounded by mountains all almost every side, with an ocean breeze keeping the air trapped in this bowl. The pollution has no where to go. NY and Chicago are in more flat terrain, so the pollution can dissipate.|||As others have mentioned geography plays a large role and the geography induced pollution issues of SoCal are also common to all of the bowl cities of the West
Here's a great explanation for that phenomena
http://daphne.palomar.edu/calenvironment鈥?/a>|||I can't read this. I I d I'll probably have a embolism or aneurysm or something from laughing too hard.
otoh, too much is better than not enough.|||No no no,
you got the cause and effect wrong
Cause: High Pollution
Effect: Tough regulation|||Smog in the San Fernando Valley.
I just heard Hotel California by the Eagles on the radio and I'm curious to hear everyone's interpretation of what the message of the song is. Would anyone like to break it down for me?|||Some people say it's a reference to a drug rehab center. Some say it's related to the church of Anton LaVey. Don Henley himself was vague when asked the question years ago. Here's a list of commonly told ideas:
(1) The Hotel California is a real hotel located in (pick one) Baja California on the coastal highway between Cabo San Lucas and La Paz or else near Santa Barbara. In other words, the song is a hard look at the modern hospitality industry, which is plagued by guests who "check out any time [they] like" but then "never leave."
(2) The Hotel California is a mental hospital. I see one guy on the Web has identified it as "Camarillo State Hospital in Ventura County between LA and Santa Barbara."
(3) It's about satanism. Isn't everything?
(4) Hotel California is a metaphor for cocaine addiction. See "You can check out any time you like but you can never leave." This comes from the published comments of Glenn Frey, one of the coauthors.
(5) It's about the pitfalls of living in southern California in the 1970s, my interpretation since first listen. Makes perfect sense, and goddammit, who you going to believe, some ignorant rock star or me?
(6) My fave, posted to the Usenet by Thomas Dzubin of Vancouver, British Columbia: "There was this fireworks factory just three blocks from the Hotel California . . . and it blew up! Big tragedy. One of the workers was named Wurn Snell and he was from the town of Colitas in Greece. One of the workers who escaped the explosion talked to another guy . . . I think it was probably Don Henley . . . and Don asked what the guy saw. The worker said, "Wurn Snell of Colitas . . . rising up through the air."|||I think that this song simply refers to Hell, and a man's account of how he got there and what it was like.
The song starts out by telling how he dies...car wreck, something like that.
The woman who is so tempting is sin...thus she shows the way to Hell.
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|||i saw it on this one tv show. its about a hotel in california that supposedly has many dark spirits that "checked in" but never left.|||i believe it was a reference to the state mental hosp. in camarillo ca.
Hi, if my question does not seem so clear to you, what i'm saying is how long does it take to maybe travel from one end of California to another end, or maybe just from city to city. Oh and also, just if you know, Are the highways safe and have good, enjoyable, views?
Thanks for answering my question!|||hi there,use this map to determine how long a journey is between a ..and b iv"e set you an example,change the destinations in the question bar,zoom in on the map to chose your route,have fun..
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s鈥?/a>
regards pops.|||thank you. Report Abuse
I'm planning to transfer to a fashion design university in California and I've been researching but the ones that I've found aren't up to par. Please provide me with schools that have outstanding curriculum and that focus on all aspects of design such as designing, marketing, and business. I know that the Art Institutes do this but I've priced them and it would cost about $80,000 for 3 years.|||The AI chain of schools doesn't have a good rep in the industry. FIDM, which is big and popular, also has a poor rep. The best fashion design program in CA is at Otis College of Art, in Los Angeles.|||Here's an alternative to the CA design school circuit: Academy of Couture Art. Sounds interesting. Report Abuse
We lived in Utah when our papers were filed. He was ordered to pay child support. Now he's moved to California and the child support department there has received the case. He hasn't worked in a year. Hasn't paid any support in 6 months since his unemployment ended. What will they do to him there? Here in Utah they take away your drivers license first, then put you in jail if it goes over a certain amount. Anyone know?|||No room in the jails here.
They will send him a nasty letter threatening to attach his wages.|||In the United States child support enforcement is also handled largely at the state level, but non compliant parents who meet certain criteria, such as traveling across state lines to circumvent orders or owing more than two years of support payments, may be subjected to federal prosecution under the Federal Deadbeat Punishment Act.[71].|||HA! Girl they will go to court for being in contempt of it....
YOU WILL BE PUT ON THIS SITE!
http://childsupport.co.la.ca.us/dlparent鈥?/a>
Hi, I'd like to know how to become a resident of California. I live in Phoenix, Arizona and I want to attend a school in California, MI, and it says to qualify for loans, I have to be a resident of California. How would I become a resident? Do I have to live their for a year??? I hope I dont, and if I do, can I still qualify for the loans if I live there, but havn't been living there for a year? Please help, thanks.|||While there is a California Township in Michigan, my guess is that the "MI" is a misprint, or something, since there is no school there. I guess you are interested in the State of California. If you are under 18, your residence is that of your parents. If you are 18 or over, just living in CA as a student is NOT going to make you a resident for tuition purposes. At a minimum, unless you are married or 24 years old, you will have to prove financial independence from your parents. Check out this site, and be sure to follow the links for further information:
http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/ad鈥?/a>
However, for other purposes you may be a resident (if 18 or over) if you demonstrate an intent to remain in CA permanently and not return to AZ.
BTW, claiming that you lived in California when you did not would be fraud and/or perjury. I don't recommend it.|||For school purposes you must live about a year in the State to be consider a cAlifornia resident. You might be able to qualify for loans and scholarships as a non-resident of the state, but I do not know if the school is going to charge more fees for not being a resident. So, the loan might not cover the full amount.
Another thing you can do to get the resident status is-if you are not independent- whomever is living with you and supporting you can claim the residency part. For instance, if you are living with your dad in Arizona, but move in with your mom in California, as long as she has been living in CA for at least a year and she supports you, she can request for you to be consider a resident of CA.
Hope it helps.|||Yes you have to live here for a year prior to your date of application to college. If you know someone here you can say you have been living here and use their address, as long as it does not clash with your being in Arizona during that time.
I want to relocate to Santa Barbara California and own a nice home near the beach. Together my spouse and I have the earning potential of just under 200,000 per year and we won't have dependent children at home. I have heard nightmares about the housing market and wondered if purchasing land is possible? What about buying a home near the beach? Should I even entertain the idea of living in Santa Barbara? What about little known affordable surrounding areas that are just as attractive?|||it seems that the california housing market MIGHT be cooling down. if you can wait some(6 months-1 year),it would be to your advantage. santa barbara will never be cheap or even reasonable, & there are parts(montecito for example) that are outrageous. the coast will always be more expensive than inland, but you may be able to do better down in carpinteria or ventura county or up in santa maria(thats a fair piece away!)|||The average house will be more than $1,000,000. That makes a mortgage about $6,000/month depending on your down payment. The housing market is a mess, but depending on how close you want to ive to the beach or downtown SB, you can afford it. Look on the MLS listings, find a realtor with a webpage, and most will have a "payment calculator".
california condor extinction affecting mankind|||First off they are not going extinct. They are increasing from a mear 21 that were captured from the wild and the USFWS started a captive breeding program. There are over 400 now in the world and close to 200 in the wild. There have been close to 25 of the birds born in the wild.
The birds have been headed for extinction for the last 10,000 years and would be gone if the government hadn't stepped in to halt the downward trend. It is an expensive program but the California Condor is the largest flying bird in North America at up to 25 pounds and wingspan of 9 1/2 feet. If the condor went extinct there would not be any significant impact on humans.
I have worked as a volunteer with the USFWS Condor Recovery Program for several years.
You keep assuming that the extinction of the Condor will have a significant impact. The condor is a scavenger and doesn't kill or affect other species, much less humans. There are other scavengers that can fill this nitch. One of which is increasing right now, the black vulture and the turkey vulture and the raven. The condor did very well durning the spanish period of California. They raised large herds of free roam beef from which they mostly only used the tallow (fat) and exported the hides, the meat was to abundant to be consumed and could not be exported so it rotted in the fields and provided a ready and abundant meal for the condors. Although the condor of today do find an occasional meal by themselves, they are being fed by the USFWS using, guess what, aborted fetuses from dairy cattle.|||It's quite possible that if the California Condors really do go extinct, mankind will never notice. In fact, Nature might not even notice. That's the thing, Nature is enough of a web that you can rip apart a piece of thread here-and-there, without really affecting the whole. The threads immediately around will notice, but beyond that, nobody cares.
It's only when you start making major changes, or many minor changes, that real problems begin.
Not that I want to see the bird go extinct. It's a magnificent creature, though absolutely butt-ugly, if you've ever been to the San Diego Wild Animal Park and seen them in person.|||It wont really have a major affect, think about it. We have all this Technology and all that good stuff now so a connection between one species of bird will not have a major impact. Now if all of the same type went extinct, well we might have more carcasses laying around? XD|||there will be 1 less hideous bird to pick at our corpses if we die in the desert.
let's be honest here people. if these birds can't avoid the giant spinning blades of death that are windmills I'm just gonna call that natural selection and consider the world a better place|||people who eat only california condors will likely starve to death
in another words what are california's current and the future plan for the water desalination, and why is it needed in california? im doing a project and i need help. my destination is the Carlsbad water desalination plant. if anyone could help me find a link or something about this subject it will be helpful for me.
and i will be thankful|||The Carlsbad facility will be both the first desalination plant on the US West Coast, and the largest desalination plant in the entire western hemisphere. The problem with all of these reverse osmosis systems is that they require massive amounts of electricity. For instance, the facility in Tampa has its own dedicated coal-fired electrical generation plant immediately adjacent.|||ok so you have the plant, and it looks like someone gave u the link already... so, i will answer the other parts...
you need to have a plan because we are surely going to use up all of our fresh water with the way humans are reproducing. people think that rain is "free and new" water, but its just recycled water, and the more we let insecticides and bleaches etc leak into the fresh water, the more it gets unable for us to use. plus, we put tons of chlorine in the water to keep it safe for us to drink. so, we are making our fresh water "unusable" and we waste tons of water in long showers, brushing our teeth, washing our cars and dogs...etc etc. WE ARE LLLLOOOWW on FRESH water, and nobody knows this.
also... water that we get from places like the colorado river isn't always going to be there, it will soon dry up. have you heard of the salt beds in california? ive seen them... its dried up water... we desparatly need water. Also... the Los Angeles aquaducts have dried up entire lake beds supporting our fresh water needs!! you can use that in your report... im sure you can google that.
it costs a lot to desalinate water. desalination takes a lot of energy, the energy put into taking the salt out, makes us lose profit because water is too cheap- so we would have to hike up the price.( like gas!!) and.. one more thing... we would have sooo much salt left over after doing so, that we would have nowhere to store it... and we already have enough salt to go around the world... we wouldn't need it for eating... there are alot of problems with this. we need to be careful on how much water we use.
I am 18 years old and I live in a house that is supported by Section 8. The rules of Section 8 are that no one living in the house can get arrested. What are the laws in California for possession of alcohol? Marijuana? I found websites saying you can get fined but not arrested for less than an once of marijuana. However, can you get arrested for possession of alcohol? What if you don't drive? All help and links appreciated.|||http://www.legalreefer.com/state_county-鈥?/a> Enjoy :)
I want to apply for the closest universities near Irvine in California for my master's.
Would you please give a list of universities near there by distance order?
Thank's.|||Here's a list (http://nces.ed.gov/globallocator/):
*Concordia University
1530 Concordia West, Irvine, CA 92612-3299
(949) 854-8002
Private
not-for-profit
4-year or above
*Irvine Valley College
5500 Irvine Center Drive, Irvine, CA 92618-0301
(949) 451-5100
Public
2-year
*Stanbridge College
2041 Business Ctr Dr Ste 107, Irvine, CA 92612
(949) 794-9090
Private
for-profit
less-than-2-year
*The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising-Orange County
17590 Gillette Avenue, Irvine, CA 92614-5610
(949) 851-6200
Private
for-profit
2-year
*University of California-Irvine
, Irvine, CA 92697
(949) 824-5011
Public
4-year or above
http://nces.ed.gov/globallocator/index.a鈥?/a>
Is it as desirable as say southern california?|||It depends on what, exactly, you desire. Southern California is warmer/hotter. NorCal is a major center for technology, banking, and biotech, while SoCal is a major center for the film industry and fashion. Many people in SoCal superficially judge based on physical appearance; many people in NorCal superficially judge based on green living. SoCal has way more people, so there is more traffic. NorCal has slightly better public transportation, including BART and CalTrain. NorCal has redwood forests, SoCal has dessert.|||I wish I knew your age. I'm assuming you are a hip thirty something commuter consumer type. You will thank me if you look for something closer to central or southern California. Further north you will run into sleepy villages. You seem more like a funbo-happening city slicker! Good luck and remember to email your mom. She loves you!|||Depends on what you mean by desirable. People move to Nor Cal for basically two reasons. 1. They get a job here 2. They want to live in San Francisco (a funky city). Most people you live in Nor Cal, which includes the bay area and the Central Valley, like living here but out-of-staters don't really have a dream to move here. There is a lot of positives about this area which include history, beaches, mountains, redwoods, farmland (fresh produce), and space. People underestimate Nor Cal and what it has to offer.|||All of California is considered desirable. They have similarities and differences but that diversity is what makes California so special.
I am planning on fling a divorce in California, does my spouse need to sign the forms before I file with the courthouse clerk and pay filing fees or is she served this and then signs later? By the way it's uncontested by both of us.
Thanks!|||you need to have her served the divorce papers have a friend serve her. then the person who served her signs the paper saying that they did, with date time, and place served.i did the same thing 3 yrs, ago in cal. if kids are involved get ready for a mess!!!!|||Yep, a whole lot of em !|||hire an attorney
Research the early beginnings of the California Asparagus industry. Who were the first people to started to grow Asparagus?|||The earliest recorded information on California states it was first grown in California was in the northern delta in 1852. The market was strictly local until August 1900. On that date, the first trainload of asparagus was sent east. Shipped from the Hickmott Cannery on Bouldin Island, the twenty carloads began a marketing revolution. With the easy and regular availability of canned asparagus, Americans across the country fell under the spell of nature's most perfect vegetable.
You can do more research on this online...quite interesting reading if I say so myself.
I have my BA in Communications and have been working in South Korea as a kindergarten and elementary school teacher for 15 months. I teach English, Art, Science and Cooking. I would like to move to California and work in a preschool, what sort of certifications would I need to teach there? How long does it take to get the certifications?|||You need the minimum of 12 ECE Early Child Education units which can be obtained at any community college. It will take about a year to finish the 12 units. They are known as the "core units" that have different names depending on the college. Also there is permit that most centers in California are looking for, which you can apply for after the school, at http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/CREDS/child-dev-permits.html. The website will give you more information on the units and level of preschool teacher you can be.|||you need an associate degree in early childhood
development to become a teacher .
These courses can also help:
Child development
Classroom management and behavior
Curriculum methods
Instructional design
Instructional resources and technology
Parent-child relations
go to this website.www.ownadaycare.com. they offer a free mini course in starting your career|||You need at least 12 units of Early Childhood Development to be a teacher. Some school will require you continue to go to school and get your AA in Early Childhood Development.
I'm writing an Original Advocacy for the National Forensics League. I hope to do very well with this speech, and I'm starting my hook with a ridiculing comparison of California's education to other states. I know myself that it is very behind in language and history, having lived in a few other states. However, I do no think those statistics will cause my judges to feel humor and pity.|||They allow children to masturbate
I want to move to california after high-school because i'm tired of rainy washington. I have a 3.73 GPA at the moment. I want to become an addiction specialist so what are some good universities in southern california? Again 3.73 gpa dont do any sports so no extremely picky schools like Stanford. Thanks.|||UC- Santa Barbara
Best of luck to you,
~M~|||http://www.degreemoblog.info/california_鈥?/a>
I live in the east, so I am thinking I would have to fly to California and then cruise to Hawaii. I have made the flight many times, however, how long would the cruise take?|||Princess does this cruise often. A typical schedule (from the Diamond Princess) is below. As you can see, Princess has four full sea days scheduled between the mainland and Hawaii ...
01 Los Angeles, California --- 4:00 PM
02 At sea --- ---
03 At sea --- ---
04 At sea --- ---
05 At sea --- ---
06 Lahaina, Hawaii 9:00 AM 6:00 PM
07 Kauai Island, Hawaii 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
08 Honolulu, Hawaii 7:00 AM 11:00 PM
09 Kona Coast, Hawaii 8:00 AM 6:00 PM
10 Hilo, Hawaii 8:00 AM 4:00 PM
11 At sea --- ---
12 At sea --- ---
13 At sea --- ---
14 At sea --- ---
15 Ensenada, Mexico 4:00 PM 8:00 PM
16 Los Angeles, California 7:00 AM ---|||It would take approximately 7 days, depending on what ship you take, and which port you embark from. One of the larger cruise ships will take the shortest time. Many may depart from San Diego or Ensenada, others from Los Angeles, and some from San Francisco. Some land first in Maui and cruise the other islands before going to Honolulu. Here is a website for the major cruise ship lines, and the ships that are scheduled to depart for Hawaii in 2008.
Each of the listings of the major lines will also give the itinerary and the number of days. Some are one-way by sea and return by air; others are round-trip by sea.
http://www.portofsandiego.org/sandiego_m鈥?/a>
Unfortunately, because of US Maritime Law restrictions, there are no freighters that take passengers between US mainland ports and Hawaii (It is from one US port to another, and foreign ships are prohibited to carry passengers between US destinations.|||about a week
i took a cruise to florida to mexico it took about 6 days|||Are you including the time it takes to raise the fare?|||Depends on weather conditions, anywhere from 2-3 days.|||I took a NCL cruise from Hawaii to Ensenada Mexico and we were 5 days at sea. They have some cruises that go from LA, San Diego, Vancouver, Canada and Ensenada, Mexico. It'll be from 4-5 days to reach the islands. I'm sure they could reach it maybe in 2-3 days but they would have to go faster and that would make the ship rock more. I will say the cruise was very very nice.|||I don't know but my parents just told me that those cruises to and around Hawaii are packed with elderly people. Just so you know...|||don`t know
I currently live in NYC and do not drive, but received a ticket 7 years ago for a headlight. My license was suspended for it 6 months ago, and to get it settled, I'd have to travel very far, which is difficult when you have no car and a suspended license. I'm moving to California next month however, and will need to drive again. Will they know about my status in NY and make me go back to settle it, or can I start over in California with a clean record?|||I would contact the dmv on this one. Check the website or call someone. If you talk to someone on the phone make sure they give you this information in writting, or tell you how to find it! I can't count the number of times I have been given inaccurate information from people at the dmv.|||In Canada if you are suspended or have a violation in one Provence you Can not go to another Provence and get a license as it is all done by computers. Years and years ago before the computers came out people could get away with it. Today nope. If I was suspended here in Alberta, then I am suspended in Ontario, Or Saskatchewan, or Quebec or Newfoundland etc. The only way I know and I think it is universal is have the license reinstated. The points will be returned after 5-6 years. However you do have 2-3 points after being reinstated but if you take a driver improvement course 3 more points will be added to the license.|||No, California is part of triple I (III) which is a information sharing system among different states law Inforcement agencies. If your license is suspended in one state you are not able to obtain one in another.|||If you are suspended in one state, you are suspended in all. All states share driver info, as soon as you are entered in the system, they will know of your problem, and you will be denied a license. You must pay for the fines, and receive a clearance letter, before you will be eligible for a Ca license.
I've been told it is incredibly difficult to get accepted into graduate school for clinical psychology. If it comes down to it, I'm willing to move to the U.S, more specifically California and New York., but I'm unsure of how much it costs for students to live in these places. Help?|||I'm a student in Rochester, NY. For living expenses alone, its quite hard to get by for under $7000 / year even with a roommate and no car. Living alone in an apartment, with a car can cost $12000 / year. There are always good deals in places, but if you're unlucky that's what it'll cost.
Brown is going to put massive tax increases on the ballot in June, and let voters vote to tax themselves some $45B extra...
California has the highest income tax, sales tax, and property tax in the nation as it is...
Is this proof that Brown is senile?|||Let the experiment continue. When all the taxpayers leave let's see what all the tax increases in the world brings in. Everyone else uses tax breaks as an incentive to bring in business, Californians need to learn economics 101 the hard way.|||Too chicken to actually try a budget, I see. Typical. Report Abuse
|||Try citing authority, since all of this is wrong. Brown is not proposing "massive" tax hikes. Except for eliminating a recently enacted tax break for business (with little opposition from business), he is proposing keeping taxes in effect which would otherwise expire this year. (Funny how the right wing always calls keeping a tax in place a tax "hike.")
http://www.latimes.com/health/la-me-0111鈥?/a>
California does not have the highest income tax; that would be Hawaii and Oregon. California's highest tax rate is third, but applies only to those with incomes over $1,000,000.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/State_incom鈥?/a>
While California has the highest minimum sales tax, California does not have the highest possible sales tax, that would be Illinois, with Missouri second.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sales_taxes鈥?/a>
Thanks to Proposition 13, California does not have the highest property tax, not even close. California ranks in the bottom 50% of the US in property taxes collected.
http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Tax鈥?/a>
I tell you what. Go to this site and figure out how to balance the budget after allowing the currently scheduled tax reductions to go into effect, and come back and tell us what you would cut.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/budget鈥?/a>|||No, it's proof that CA's government is spineless. They have the power to vote the needed changes and won't do it. The legislature needs to make the changes. That's what they were elected to do. CA's constitution needs to be scrapped.|||No. Proof that he is a libbie.
There will be MASS exodus from California and more foreclosures. People will leave the state to escape this. More for Az.
California will be a sanctuary State and who will pay for their libbie policies?|||He is giving them the choice of do they want massive cuts or higher taxes , democracy in action
the five highest states not in order are new york ,new jersey,rhode island,newhamshire and Connecticut|||He's a Democrat what do you expect? That's the only way they know to keep providing all the 'freebies' they authorize.
To answer your second question. He may be senile, but I doubt it. He's a Democrat!|||It's proof that we're getting the same Jerry Brown we had in the 1970's. During his campaign he kept saying that he could balance the budget without raising taxes, now he's breaking his promise.|||There's a shocker, huh? You would think that Californians would have figured Jerry out by now.|||To be fair, he has also continued to call for spending cuts.|||California should be called the "Brain-dead state!"|||I guess the half that pays taxes that didn't leave yet, will be packing their bags.|||No, it just proves he is a Democrat.|||And yet still better than the South.|||CA made the mess it can fix the mess just don't use federal money!
I would rather not support the slaughter houses and really, who knows where the meat comes from and what happens to it. I have been avoiding meat for some time now, then have decided to look into the option of hunting my own food meat. In Southern California - Inland Desert
Id like to be able to hunt and eat something that is very abundant so as to not offset any natural food chain transitions. I would hope it tastes good too. Thanks!|||Pig, possum, rabbit, snake, rat (some kangaroo rats are protected), Dove, quail, Crow. Fish too of course trout, bass, catfish, blue gill, carp. All of these are plentiful and with the proper licenses you can take and eat to your belly's content.|||cottontail bunnies. delicious.
I'm about to graduate with a BA in Performing Arts this summer. I would like to move to California, (hopefully San Francisco area) and substitute teach for a while.
What are the requirements? What tests, forms do I need to complete? How long do these steps take? What office do I need to contact?|||You need to get your CA teaching credentials before you can start substitute teaching in San Fran or any other area of California.
Once you have your bachelor's in performing arts you need to begin an approved teacher preparation program approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC). All California school districts have different requirements, so make sure you research the specific requirements for the district you want to teach in.
You also need to get classroom teaching experience by being a student teacher and pass both the CBEST and CSET exam. (I think that all California teachers also have to complete a US Constitution Course, but you may have already satisfied this requirement in your undergrad).
After this you can apply for your California teaching credential and start substitute teaching in sunny California! I found this website really helpful:
http://www.alleducationschools.com/faqs/california-teaching.php
Good luck! :)|||In California you need a bachelor鈥檚 degree in any subject, a CBEST passage card, and a 30-day substitute permit. You do not need a teaching credential to substitute teach. Report Abuse
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|||not sure about the process in California, but in my state, the potential substitutes go directly to the schools they wish to substitute at to inquire and they take it from there
I live in WA, but i want to move to Cali and become a resident there so i can get cheaper tuition for college. How long to i have to live there before i can officialy become a California resident?|||i think it's within 10 days you have to register your car and i think it's 30 days before you become a resident. but you can check with the state of california website for certain. also the dmv website should have some infor as well.
I went to purchase a o2 sensor for my car and the didn't have the o2 sensor for a car without California emissions. Is there a difference between an 02 sensor for California emissions and an o2 sensor that is not for California emissions? The told me the difference was the length in wires. The sensor is for a 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP with a Supercharger.|||Most car companys build their cars according to calif emmissions...We have the strictest laws....So when they do this they have all 50 states covered with one system...I think this o2 sensor thing is B.S.|||There might be. In recent years a new type of O2 sensor has appeared. The ones we are used to are now known as narrowband sensors - they are biased to 0.45 volts by the computer and drop to about 0.1 volt when the mixture is lean and rise to about 0.9 when the mixture is rich. The computer chases the mixture back and forth across the crossover point several times a second (7 is good, 4 is not) to keep the average mixture right. The new sensors, called wideband sensors, produce a more linear output. It is possible the California version uses the wideband sensor. The two are not interchangeable.|||Its not the wire length, it is what the o2 is calibrated for that type of engine and how the fuel system is managed by the PCM software, the people at the parts store is asking you if your o2 is a long or short wire, meaning up stream or down stream.
Rotten you have no clue on how a EFI system works, the o2 is used yes for emissions but is also used to help fine tune the fuel management. defiantly not BS|||Internally, no difference. If they're different, ask them to show you both!|||about 50 bucks
I want to apply for the closest universities near Irvine in California for my master's.
Would you please give a list of universities near there by distance order?
Thank's.|||UC Irvine
Cal State Long Beach
Cal State Poly
Orange
After that things get far. Some of these are 30 miles, but understand in California 30 miles is a trip to a movie theater!
We used to do 50 miles each way to work!
Technically Cal State LA is not all that far
Neither is UC Riverside or UC San Bernardino
I mean you're talking 1/2 hour drive each way, but that's how long it takes to get on the Pirates of the Carribean from the time you get into line!|||lol it's not UC san bernadino, it's CSU San Bernadino Report Abuse
|||no, because if you are a university student you should know which universities are by your house
I'd like to listen to a bit of internet radio and want to listen to some popular commercial radio stations in the US. Thought I'd start off with L.A or California as a whole but have no idea which stations have the most listeners.
Can anyone help? I'm after general / pop stations, the kind Mr Average has his car radio tuned into.
Thanks!|||You can find ratings for the LA market at radio-info.com|||the old person show. 64.5.
Saturday, March 3, 2012
I got a speeding ticket in Portland, OR and I have a California driver's license. Oregon does not seem to have a traffic school option ( I called the court and they told me this). When they send this record to CA DMV, does CA DMV give me an option to attend traffic school?
I just don't want this ticket on my clean record.|||Through applicable interstate agreements, OR will report the violation to CA. Unfortunately, traffic school is an option given to people who get tickets in California to avoid a conviction. Even in California it does not eliminate a conviction once that it entered. It will be one point on your record, which may or may not affect your insurance rates.
You might want to double check on the availability of traffic school in OR, perhaps with an OR attorney. I am no expert on OR law, but my brief research shows traffic schools advertising for Multnomah County, where Portland is located, so it does appear to be an option there (including online schools you could complete from California).
http://www.carinsurance.com/kb/content42鈥?/a>|||If the traffic school option is available in the jurisdiction where the alleged violation occurred then you may choose that to address the traffic ticket by going to traffic school. You should contact the court in OR and ask them again if traffic school is an option. Most states do allow traffic school for most infraction. However, for example in California, if you exceed the speed limit by more than 25 mph then you may not be allowed to attend traffic school.
So, contact the court in OR again to make sure that traffic school is not an option for you. Also, most states share driving records so it is likely that you may see the ticket on your California DVM record.|||your misdemeanor traffic offense took place in Oregon and that is where you have to pay the penalty, in this case a traffic fine.
Why would Oregon send your traffic ticket to California? You pay the fine in Oregon and they file the ticket away. The only reason for them to contact California is if you do not pay the fine.|||this is an out of state event that you got caught at. you have to pay the fine and pay for the points thru higher insurance rates til it passes and learn not to be speeding. guess what your record is no longer clean. washing with soap won't work either. you got caught so learn to deal with it like the rest of us. just cause you left the state does not give you the right to speed. learn to drive proper and repect the law!!
Would you say money is worth to go and work at a California State Prison? How it is the environment in the inside for Correctional Officers? I am planning on transfering from the County Sheriffs department to the State Prison, would that be a good idea just for money or not? I currently work in investigations. Thank You.|||STAY WITH INVESTIGATIONS--ESPECIALLY WITH A SHERIFF DEPT AND IN CALIFORNIA--THE PRISONS ARE RUN BY A GANG AT EACH INSTITUTION AND A FRIEND WITH WHOM I HAVE KNOWN FOR 15 YEARS LEFT 5 YEARS AGO TO GO TO CAL.-SHE SAYS THAT THEY ARE ON TOTAL LOCK DOWN 24-7 BECAUSE OF GANG TURF RIVALRY VIOLENCE--THEY EAT IN THEIR CELLS AND ARE ALLOWED OUT ONLY 45 MIN A DAY CELL BY CELL--ONE PRISON HAS OVER 6500 INMATES--TOO MUCH FOR ME-I WORK IN A PRISON WITH 1535 AND THAT IS ENOUGH FOR NOW|||I don't know why it would be a first choice for someone if something else is available. You can get a first-hand idea by watching "Lockup" that appears on cable MSNBC.
That shows reveals the dangers that officers routinely face. There was one gang that was into killing officers and then sometimes they throw bodily secretions in addition to stabbing, ect. They can trick you by hiding handcuff keys, they get out and in a flash you're attacked.|||All a prisoner has to do is stick you with a needle and you're dead.
Think about that.
No pay is high enough to work in a prison.
So I am moving to California in 2013. And I am driving across the country.No moving vehicles either since I will be 18 and I will not have any furniture to move. About how much money would I need for gas?. I know gas prices can change a lot by then.|||Please stay in Ohio. There is NOTHING for an 18 year old in California. Actually living here is NOT like you see portrayed on stupid television programs. Instead of dreaming about California think about what college you want to attend.
California is one of the MOST expensive states to live in. NO 18 year old can earn enough to survive in California on their own. California currently has the 2d highest unemployment rate if the country, and jobs are almost impossible to find. Even if you were lucky enough to find a job it would probably be a minimum wage job, and you can NOT live in California on that small an income.
To have any chance of a successful move you would need $7,500 -$10,000 cash in hand just to get established, and that would barely last you 2 months. You would also need a job (if you can find one) that pays roughly $3,000 - $3,500 a month. Without a college degree that isn't going to happen because you would be competing with college grads for those jobs.
And PLEASE do NOT say you want to move here to "pursue your dream of becoming an actress". We already have LITERALLY a million wannabes already and more get off the bus every day. You would just be one more empty face in the crowd.
Would you say money is worth to go and work at a California State Prison? How it is the environment in the inside for Correctional Officers? I am planning on transfering from the County Sheriffs department to the State Prison, would that be a good idea just for money or not? I currently work in investigations. Thank You.|||STAY WITH INVESTIGATIONS--ESPECIALLY WITH A SHERIFF DEPT AND IN CALIFORNIA--THE PRISONS ARE RUN BY A GANG AT EACH INSTITUTION AND A FRIEND WITH WHOM I HAVE KNOWN FOR 15 YEARS LEFT 5 YEARS AGO TO GO TO CAL.-SHE SAYS THAT THEY ARE ON TOTAL LOCK DOWN 24-7 BECAUSE OF GANG TURF RIVALRY VIOLENCE--THEY EAT IN THEIR CELLS AND ARE ALLOWED OUT ONLY 45 MIN A DAY CELL BY CELL--ONE PRISON HAS OVER 6500 INMATES--TOO MUCH FOR ME-I WORK IN A PRISON WITH 1535 AND THAT IS ENOUGH FOR NOW|||I don't know why it would be a first choice for someone if something else is available. You can get a first-hand idea by watching "Lockup" that appears on cable MSNBC.
That shows reveals the dangers that officers routinely face. There was one gang that was into killing officers and then sometimes they throw bodily secretions in addition to stabbing, ect. They can trick you by hiding handcuff keys, they get out and in a flash you're attacked.|||All a prisoner has to do is stick you with a needle and you're dead.
Think about that.
No pay is high enough to work in a prison.
I'm writing a project for school and this is one of the questions I need to answer. In other words, what things in california helped the eucalyptus tree adapt so well that it became invasive? Hope that made sense.. Thank you!|||Unprotected tree sex.. or the Mexican's snuck it in with them. Either one would explain why there are so many.|||it prospers in moderated humid climate..it likes light soil -sandy soil..and since it is originated from Australia,transplanted,it has no biological enemies,yet..an amazing advantage of this amazing long aged tree,it has a very successful and effective self defense strategy.it has fragile and easy breakable branches,so it doesn't resist to storms and hurricanes ..it just easily surrender and gives up their branches and keeps the trunk that gets to re- flourish over and over....good luck|||eucalyptus tree actually robs lot of water and destroys neighboring other plants, so they should be avoided especially in dry or desert like areas.|||From Australian miners Californians would learn of the huge tree that grew easily in temperate climates with little regard to soil or water. It seemed the perfect crop for construction timber and fuel in the rapidly growing state. The tree that one day would be called "America's largest weed" was the "wonder tree" of 19th century California.
The first successful planting of eucalyptus in California probably occurred in San Francisco. W.C. Walker of the Golden Gate Nursery planted seeds from several species in 1853.
By the 1870s, a eucalyptus boom was in full swing throughout the state. The Australian native was planted on thousands of acres.
"For a person who has some capital and is willing to wait for returns, there is a pretty chance to make a fortune in the growing of gum trees," one California newspaper suggested.
The eucalyptus seemed to offer several paths to fortune. Shipbuilders, who first saw the wood as it was used in Australian ships, were eager to try the timber. Regrettably, they discovered that California blue gum eucalyptus split and curled, unlike the old-growth trees used by Australian shipbuilders.
San Diego joined the eucalyptus boom in the 1880s, mostly as a fuel crop.
"Ranchers in the Poway valley have begun to plant eucalyptus trees on the bare spots on the hillside, not only as a source for fuel but to improve the looks of the region," the San Diego Union reported in February 1881.
In May, the newspaper reported, "The eucalyptus groves planted in the Cajon valley ... are doing very well; the trees grow rapidly in this climate and show great promise as shade trees and sources of wood."
In the mid-1880s, as the railroad crept south from Los Angeles, developers Frank and Warren Kimball planted thousands of blue gums near the Sweetwater River.
If eucalyptuses disappointed as a source for shipbuilders or fuel, experts were happy to suggest additional uses. As extensive tree-planting along San Diego city sidewalks began in the late 1880s, eucalyptus promoters cautioned that "shade and moisture (would) cause malaria." However, they said, "it is well known ... that the blue gum tree (eucalyptus globulus) instead of creating malaria actually destroys it."
The medicinal value of eucalyptus became a popular theme. As early as 1872, the California Pharmaceutical Society predicted products from the tree would "ultimately supersede expensive drugs now in use." Eucalyptus oil extracted from the leaves was touted as an antiseptic and anti-spasmodic and could be used as an expectorant, stimulant and deodorant. It could treat not only malaria but also insomnia, fevers, bladder infections, dysentery, diphtheria, tuberculosis and venereal disease.
But in San Diego, the greatest claim to fame for the eucalyptus was its large-scale production for railroad ties.
In August 1906, the Santa Fe Land Improvement Co., a subsidiary of the Santa Fe Railway, bought the 9,000-acre San Dieguito Ranch in north San Diego County.
"The question of lumber for ties is one that is being given a great deal of attention," a company spokesman said. "Experiments have shown that the eucalyptus tree makes first-class ties. ... The work of planting these trees will be commenced without delay."
The company took delivery of 6 million eucalyptus seeds shipped from Australia. In a three-room adobe at the former homestead of Don Juan Maria Osuna, San Diego's first mayor, a team successfully propagated 3 million seedlings. The young trees were set out among the hillsides of the old rancho, now named Rancho Santa Fe.
The eucalyptus railroad tie experiment ended in failure. The soft wood split from the rail spikes and tended to throw the tracks. Santa Fe recouped its investment by subdividing the ranch into hundreds of parcels for country estates. The region soon attracted Hollywood celebrities such as Douglas Fairbanks and Mary Pickford. Bing Crosby would live for a time at the old Osuna rancho, which he bought in 1932.
In recent years, California's historic enthusiasm for the eucalyptus has cooled. A worldwide study of the tree sponsored by the United Nations in 1955 concluded that in California, eucalyptuses had become useful only as windbreaks in citrus groves. Ecologists have been less kind, calling the tree an invasive pest that kills native vegetation and threatens biodiversity.
Eucalyptus trees have deep roots in California's history | The San Diego Union-Tribune (12 October 2009)
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For personal reasons I want to transfer ownership of my home in California to my mother who is a Canadian, and also lives in Canada. Any problems with this? Can it be done with a warranty deed or quit claim? Or is a trust the way to go? Any tax implications?|||You want to do it with a warranty deed. Yes, she will have to pay a LOT more taxes then you are paying on the house. You will also have to pay the gift tax when you transfer it, which is about 20%.|||You don't have to be a US citizen to own property in the US.
A couple of my friends & I really want to move to another town in California. There will be a total of four of us including myself, & all we need is a house or an apartment with 2 or more bedrooms. It would be nice to have a city that isn*t trashy, but yet still inexpensive to live. Any ideas on where to go?|||Here, go check out this site, click on the cities and check out financials such as median income, education, housing and quality of life.|||YOU'RE a good place to live in California.|||west covina
i think that is the center of s. california. it's close to everything.
What is the average annual income for a California waiter? This includes tips with base pay.|||It depends on what type of restaurant you work at, the extent of business and table turnover per shift, day vs night shifts,how many days your working, what days of the week you work, menu prices, area, chain vs private, your ability and experience, union vs non-union, and your table section allotment. A private country club in the S.F. Bay area pays $14.00 per hr. but no tipping is allowed. Bigger cities have more exclusive restaurants, but I do fill in work at the restaurant I manage special events and banquets for, and I average about $150-$200 for a three hour shift. Banquets, my staff usually can take home anywhere from $200-$500 for one event. Long term union employees can make well over $100.000 per year, but it's hard to get your foot in the door to those types of opportunities. Might recommend becoming a Sommelier to better your chances at a higher paying and more exclusive restaurant.|||Don't move to California, it is way to overrated!!!|||25 TO 30 THOUSAND
I have read that California and Oregon are tossing this idea around for more tax revenue. Did they ever think people would just grow their own? Its not like pot is hard to grow or something. I personally could care less if pot is legalized or not.|||Allowing pot to be grown and taxed would be the smallest portion of money those states would generate. Law enforcement could actually solve crimes and the prisons would house real criminals, if they stopped wasting time, money and energy to go after pot growers and users. My question is: Why does law enforcement and Legislators believe that Prohibition of drugs would work any better than Prohibition on alcohol did in the 20s and 30's?|||for one, if you want good weed, it is not easy to grow.
second, nobodys gonna sit around and wait 6 or 7 months for the pot leaves to start budding, they'd much rather drive 2 minutes to the local gas station, buy a dub and smoke it on the spot.
thirdd, a lot of the prisoners that got in prison for selling pot in the first place would be released which mean less money coming out of the governments pocket to clothe/feed/bathe them.
and last but not least, the entire population would much rather buy it in stores, because once the government starts growing it in mass amounts, a large amount of really strong good weed would be sold for pretty cheap.|||Are you talking about legalizing the production of it as well? Because "legalize" doesn't mean "without restriction." This is something stoners always forget. I doubt very much that growing it in your backyard would be legal. If you wanted pot, you'd have to buy it from a dispensary, at highly inflated prices. THAT'S how it would help the economy.|||My thought has always been that they should legalize considering a large amount of the American population smoke it for some reason or another. I think in doing so, and taxing it would bring alot of revenue. It would have to be regulated though. People would not be able to just grow their own.|||People who could afford it would probably buy it rather then grow their own. Its easier and cheaper to grow your own vegetables, but most people don't. Its also the number one cash crop in both states, taxing it would create revenues in the billions.|||they want to legalize or decriminalize?
mine as well just legalize it|||Puff,Puff then pass don`t hog all that smoke...PeAcE
I am planning to by cars from another staits at the car auction and sell them in California.
Thank you|||Check with the California motor vehicle department for requirements.
http://www.dmv.ca.gov/vehindustry/vehind鈥?/a>|||I found a very good answer on this website http://www.autotips.ro/ but i can`t paste the answer because it is too big, look on the site. Report Abuse
The IRS ceases collection attempts while an offer in compromise is in review. Does the California Franchise Tax Board do the same? Can I stop making payments while the OIC is being reviewed?|||Hello Hiro,
What you need to understand is that the offer in compromise application does not guarantee that it must be approved. You should continue to make payments until the collector from your county make first contact and advisies you that you can stop payment. Learn more about the process from the California Property tax blog at :http://www.californiapropertytax.info/ca鈥?/a>|||Offers/Compromise only has to deal with the IRS. If the CA FTB is after you, they will stay after you for a long, long time. You may not cease payments to any collections from the FTB, while handling a settlement issue with the IRS, unless you somehow got yourself some sort of stay from the FTB, which isn't too likely.
Furthermore, with the FTB, i believe, even if you declare bankruptcy, for your corporation, the FTB still holds the agent of records personally liable for any debts with the FTB.
In Mexico side you see speed bumpers almost in each corner. I believe is because traffic laws in Mexico are not as stringent.
In California is different?|||There are a lot of speed bumps in city's in California. I also wanted to say that you are doing very good learning English. I could never learn Spanish because it would be to hard for me but i would like to learn Spanish.|||Highways: None
Neighborhood Streets: Everyday
Entering Outlets: All the time|||not very often any more, at least where i am driving.|||The main time you will see speed bumps are in parking lots, there are not many others,although this depends where you are at, in bigger cities (San Fransisco) you will encounter them more often, in a smaller town (Saratoga) they are rarer.
I am a freshman in a private University in southern California.
I just decided that I want to study nutrition but my school does not offer thatn major.
I need to transfer ASAP but I don't know what schools in southern California have that major, or will accept a transfer student from a private school.
anyone know of any universities with a good Nutrition or dietetics program?|||Just stay where youre at. Nutrition is a hobby, not something to major in.
Just look at nutritiondata.com for a few hours for all your nutritional needs. BAM! There's your nutrition degree, or basically the equivalent, and will basically be regarded as highly as a nutrition degree.|||I surely hope that you were able to make a wise decision based on your major. If you are looking for schools that offer Dietetic programs I would say that you should check out the American Dietetic Association's website. There you can find a link for careers and students. Good luck Report Abuse
How is driving in Santa Ana, Anaheim Costa mas and Los Angeles counties in California.
Are there any special rules and regulation one needs to know? What are the dos and dons?|||You want to rent a car. Are you old enough and do you meet the requirements for renting a car? Can you afford the daily rental rate, the insurance and the parking fees that you will have to pay? A hotel will charge at least $15 to park overnight, most places charge as much or more for daily parking, plus gas to drive from one to the other.
The bus/metro/subway system is awesome and costs only a few dollars per day. You will arrive at your destination much quicker than you will if you drive. For example, we recently went by public transportation from Universal Studios to Disneyland. Friends left at the same time and drove. We arrived before they did and it cost us $3 which is far less than it cost them.
If you think that you need to drive, be prepared for very busy highways filled to overflowing. Expect rush hour to be from 6 am to 10 pm. Even at night there is a lot of traffic. Study your map the night before so that you will know where to turn to get to where you are going. You will need to be ready to change lanes quickly to get to off-ramps and you will not have time to watch the traffic and signs so you need to be prepared.|||I would definitely use a GPS. The interchanges can be confusing. If you don't feel comfortable with the speed of the traffic, it's advisable to stay in the lane that is next to the far left lane. This way, the traffic is slower and you don't have to worry as much about traffic merging from the onramps. Good luck and have fun!
I simply cannot seem to find legitimate information on becoming a mortgage broker in California. Many of the web sites that purport to have information really share very little of anything and some are just plain frauds. I'd like to find information on mortgage broker training and possibly information on finding a school (preferably Los Angeles) where I can get training on becoming a mortgage broker.|||What are you thinking BRO that is a bad job especially this time of the year. You only get two applicants a week. No houses selling.|||You can find information to this question and many more at www.RealEstate-Class-Florida.c鈥?
We have answers for potential Real Estate Brokers in ALL states. Thanks! Report Abuse
I'm aware there is an animal law in California or at least in the Los Angeles County area. It says that you can't have over a specific number of animals (I'm not sure if one type or all in general). But anyways my question is, what is the number of animals that one can have in their home?
-My sisters and I were having a debate whether it was 6 or 7.|||Different areas of the state have different limits. LA County ordinances limit number of pets as follows:
No more than 3 dogs per household, which must be licensed, microchipped, and altered (spayed or neutered).
No more than 5 cats per household, which must be licensed, altered (spayed or neutered), and must be kept primarily indoors.
LA County has mandatory spay/neuter laws due to the massive overcrowding in their shelters and high euthanasia rates. You may not possess an intact dog over 6 months old without a special (and expensive) breeding license. To exceed the per-household limits, you must apply for and be granted an animal facility license.
I was just wondering how long it would take for a package (a desktop computer and a computer monitor) to travel from California to Toronto, Ontario. It is standard UPS ground shipping. It is planned to be shipped my the 27th or 28th of December. All input it appreciated thanks!|||About 5 days but this time of year maybe closer to 7. If it was shipped by UPS you should of gotten a tracking number if you goto there website you can track your package and see exactly where it is
My friend and I want to drive from Texas to California to camp on the beach for a week or two depending on cost. We would like to stay somewhere that's a little more secure, less crowded, and most importantly inexpensive.|||The public campgrounds used to book up to a year in advance but that just changed this year, now its a first come first served setup. Campgrounds in so-cal are always full, but from Santa Barbara north there is always available spots, the people seem to be a little more friendly also. Cost wise, if you are tent camping its about 8 dollars a night, rvs are about 20 with electric and water hook ups. I recommend Gaviota State Beach. Have a good trip!|||it is illegal to camp on most California beaches and it is strictly enforced|||Carlsbad!!!
I have all the Federal information. But I've looked every where for information on a credit/rebate from the state of California and can't find anything.
If anyone has a link to a form or information I would really appreciate it!|||There was an incentive program in Santa Barbara county, but that program is now over.
There were the single-occupancy HOV lane stickers, but no new stickers are being issued (so if you want one you have to purchase a used hybrid that already has the stickers - at the premium that those stickers demand).
There are some bills in CA state legislation for some hybrid state tax deductions or credits, but the legislation has not been passed.
Los Angeles, San Jose, and Hermosa Beach do have free city parking programs for hybrids, under certain restrictions, however.
http://go.ucsusa.org/hybridcenter/incent鈥?/a>
http://www.eere.energy.gov/afdc/progs/vi鈥?/a>
Do note that most hybrids are exempt from the initial, biennial, and change of ownership CA Smog Check inspections, through Jan. 1, 2010:
http://www.dca.ca.gov/publications/press鈥?/a>
http://www.smogcheck.ca.gov/StdPage.asp?鈥?/a>
More info on the US Federal tax credit:
http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,i鈥?/a>
http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,i鈥?/a>
http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/tax_hybri鈥?/a>
and there is a letter-writing campaign to remove the sunset/phaseout provision on the federal hybrid vehicle tax credit: http://ucsaction.org/campaign/02_01_hybr鈥?/a>|||Unfortunately, there is no special CA deduction or credit. Bills were introduced that would have created a credit, but none of them made it into law.
California has given an environmental exception to the building of a new NFL Stadium.
That's just one example, I bet it's not the only one.|||Because the millionaire leftists that dominate Hollywood donate tons to the liberal candidates.
Hypocrisy at it's finest.|||1 reason is probably money-driven.
#2 reason is that even they realize the environmental rules they have set up are bogus and driven by political-correctness only.|||They walk around in financial denial. The American taxpayers are currently paying for their unemployment at a rate of over 20 million per day, because of their foolishness. How many illegals are collecting? I wonder.|||Football is not classed as 'entertainment'. The Movie Industry in Hollywood respects most voluntary environment protection Laws and all Health and Safety Laws and Animal Protection Laws etc.|||Liberals get laws passed that they routinely exempt themselves from but force the rest of us to obey.
Liberals are a cancer to America.|||Because the only convictions politicians and bureaucrats like
are the kind they can deposit in the credit union.|||They shouldn't be. No one should be exempt from the same scrutiny everyone is forced to abide by.|||liberal political propaganda. the ruling class makes the rules.|||Exactly why California dumbos will destroy their state and cause the rest of America to go down!
They must be smoking too much dope in CA! Stupid!
I have never in my entire life met a smart stoner!|||$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
They are broke and desperate. It really is that simple.
Going to California for a tour in Dec. 27-Jan. 2, can you please advise the best places to check out and where to book for more affordable rates? Is it better to book online? We are planning to visit Disneyland, how many days should be allocate for that trip?|||There are literally hundreds of things to do here in LA. Here is my list of “must sees”. Visit as many as you have time for.:
Disneyland: The Happiest Place on Earth. Half a billion visitors can’t be wrong. #1 Destination. That time is one of the most crowded times of the year, especially Dec 31. (We should know, we go there each year for NYE). Figure 3 days. It is actually cheaper to book online through a travel site or even Disneyland.com, booking "a la carte". Packages actually cost more, and the perks (little tokens) aren't really worth it. Stick with tripadvisor.com or travelocity.com.
Universal Studios: A theme park that grew out of a studio tour. #2 Destination.
Even if you don’t visit Disneyland or Universal Studios Tour, Downtown Disney District and Universal City Walk are very fun places to visit for shopping and eating. And they’re free to visit.
Hollywood: Enjoy the Walk of Fame, Entertainment Museum, Chinese Theatre and more. You can see a lot for free. The Hollywood & Highland complex has lots of shops and restaurants, and the Kodak Theater. The El Capitan theater, right across the street, is where Disney shows their movies. And the Hollywood Bowl is a GREAT place to listen to concerts outdoors.
Olvera Street/Union Station: Olvera Street is the birthplace of LA, and it emphasizes our Mexican heritage. In addition to the Avila Adobe (oldest building in LA), you can eat at some pretty good Mexican Restaurants, do a little shopping, and taste a churro. If you don’t want to go to Tijuana, this is as close as it gets without going there. Union Station has great architecture from a bygone age. Also, you are 2 blocks from Phillippe’s (see below).
Rodeo Drive, 90210: Packed with exclusive shops, full of gawkers. They all came to enjoy the excess. Free, unless you intend to buy something.
Venice Beach: Los Angeles kitsch and over-the-top culture at its best. Here you'll find Muscle Beach, street performers and tacky shops galore. Fun, VERY interesting, but I avoid it after dark, when it gets a little TOO interesting for my taste.
Santa Monica: Beach and Pier: Great beach scene and a classic seaside amusement park, complete with antique carousel that has been in a lot of TV and movies. After visiting the pier, you can ride a bike south a couple miles to Venice Beach.
Sunset Boulevard began as a route between the stars' posh neighborhoods and the Hollywood studios. It runs from downtown to the ocean, passing through the "Sunset Strip" on its way.
Farmers Market and The Grove - A new shopping complex right next to a Los Angeles landmark, It is right next to CBS, so walk across the lot to see if they are taping "The Price is Right". You might even get in.
Griffith Park - Home of the Los Angeles Zoo, Griffith Park Observatory, Travel Town, the Greek Theatre, and Gene Autry Museum of Western Heritage.
Attend a TV taping - You can get free tickets at audiencesunlimited.com, tvtix.com, or see the booth at Universal City walk. It's very interesting to see a show being taped. The most popular, by far, is the Tonight show. Check the NBC web site for all the details there.
Places to eat:
In-N-Out Burger: Multiple locations, best burger in LA, ask anyone.
Pink’s Hot Dogs: 709 N. La Brea, just north of Melrose. You might even see a celebrity. Maybe.
Tommy’s Chili Burgers: Look for the shack, an LA tradition. The original location is at Beverly & Rampart, a couple miles west of downtown.
Canter’s Deli: 419 N. Fairfax, between Beverly & Melrose. Near CBS, you might spot a celebrity.
Phillippe’s: 1001 N. Alameda. Great roast beef sandwiches. Near Union Station and Olvera Street. Watch the mustard, it’s hot.
Tito’s Taco’s: Voted best tacos in LA, even though it’s in Culver City.
The Pantry: Corner of Figueroa and 9th, downtown. Huge portions, they never close, GREAT steak and eggs.
Places to Stay:
Since LA is so spread out, there is no single place that is close to EVERYTHING. Most people who come here tend to stay in Hollywood, Santa Monica, or Anaheim. In Hollywood, I recommend the Orchid Suites, Hollywood Celebrity Hotel, or Holiday Inn Walk of Fame, all near Hollywood and Highland. Another one is the Best Western Sunset Plaza. In Santa Monica, the Holiday Inn Santa Monica is close to the pier and reasonably priced. In Anaheim, I recommend the Howard Johnson (HoJo) Anaheim, and the Candy Cane Inn. There is also a nice place in Burbank called the Best Western Media Center, very close to Warner, NBC, and Universal Studios.
Places to Shop:
Third Street Promenade, Santa Monica
The Grove, Los Angeles
Americana @ Brand, Glendale
Beverly Center, Los Angeles
Citadel Outlets, Commerce
Brea Mall, Brea
The Block at Orange, Orange
South Coast Plaza, Costa Mesa
Fashion Island, Newport Beach
Santee Alley, Los Angeles
Check out citypass.com for great deals on Disney, Universal, and Sea World.|||They have a few hotels in Anaheim that actually have shuttles to and from Disneyland so you don't have to worry about parking. You should try the Sheraton Anaheim Resort or Sheraton Garden-Grove Hotel. They both offer shuttle and are nice hotels. I'd say for Disneyland, if you've never been? Try 3-4 days so you can hit up California Adventure too. And since you're in the area try out Medieval Times and Pirate's Dinner Adventure! Both are great and gives you a show AND delicious dinner. Hope I helped.|||Rates are unlikely to be "affordable" near Disneyland over Christmas - that's the most expensive/popular time of year. The question would be whether you can find any vacancies at this late date. You can use the "usual" on-line travel sites [Expedia, Travelocity, etc] or see your travel agent.|||If you have family/friends in the LA/Orange County area then I HIGHLY suggest that you go crash in with them because the rates of a hotel during that time is NOT going to be cheap.
Don麓t be naive liberals. Your propostion threatens guards麓 overtime and union dues. No pasaran. In Clifornia unions always win libs. Only three month after U of California tuition hikes (to preserve union wages at expence of students) and you already forgot who are your real masters.|||Oh I know!! if we legalize pot, 1/2 of those worthless right wing bully boys will be out of work!! They'll have to find honest jobs! It's going to be a tragedy.|||Funny
The prison guard union has way less votes than the family's of the prisoners which they hold.
In California the voters decide the laws, not Prison Guard Unions or Police captains Unions.
That's why they are all upset, they never expected the people of this state to get organized and raise a millions of dollars and get this on the ballot for 2010.
All of the independent polls show this is going to pass and California will really be a gold rush state again.|||You're saying we should continue with the execution of outdated and ill-informed laws by imprisoning non-violent "criminals" for the sake of retaining the prison gaurd's overtime???
****, you suck man.
There's a reason that the US has only 5% of the world's population, but 25% of it's inmates:
THE LAW IS WACK.|||it may happen, with all the money that california needs, i do not doubt they will do everything they can think of to raise money so they can keep supporting there socialist programs, which is why there in so much dept in the first place,. two wrongs don't make a right., only in Kalifornia!|||The unions usually win because the ppl have the same agenda, Not so with a legalized pot issue. And there is still the FED to deal with,
they may not want to get involved in AZ's immigration but the Fed will flood Ca to stop pot.|||Screw the Prison Guards. They want to put people in prison who are not hurting anyone to save their jobs. And the people who want to legalize marijuana are not all liberals, many are libertarian and conservative.|||More importantly, the Drug War provides some sweet loopholes around the Bill of Rights.
Government simply LOVES loop-holing the Constitution.
Here's a great essay on the RIDICULOUSNESS of the Drug War:
http://home.sprynet.com/~owl1/drugs.htm|||Now now
I'm sure that California can find an adequate supply of real and violent criminals to take the place of all of those pacifistic pot-heads that they will soon release|||I don\'t know,I suggest you search it in search engine|||Did you type all that in one breath?
when applying to a california state university (CSU) do you have to list all community colleges attended? I have enough units from my community college, but I took 6 units for fun/electives one summer from another California community college online. Do I have to list the second school or just my main school when applying for admission?|||You are supposed to list ALL schools.... But if you leave the school out, they will never know.|||No. Only if you want college credit for the classes you took there. If you are not seeking or getting college credits from a CC then you do not have to list going there.
I am the legal owner of an assault rifle and reside in Las Vegas, NV. California prohibits ownership of this gun with a few exceptions. If I'm only traveling through the state and not planning on residing, what are the legal considerations? I've looked on the California Bureau of Firearms website and couldn't find anything about out of state transportation.|||California Penal Code section 12285(c)(7) requires that registered assault weapons may be transported only between specified locations and must be unloaded and in a locked container when transported.
The term "locked container" means a secure container which is fully enclosed and locked by a padlock, key lock, combination lock, or similar locking device. This includes the trunk of a motor vehicle, but does not include the utility or glove compartment. For more information, refer to California Penal Code Section 12026.1.
Hi, if my question does not seem so clear to you, what i'm saying is how long does it take to maybe travel from one end of California to another end, or maybe just from city to city. Oh and also, just if you know, Are the highways safe and have good, enjoyable, views?
Thanks for answering my question!|||Well from San diego to los angeles can be from 3 to 4 hours away... (take the 5 north but be careful of rush hour... gets brutal)... from los angeles to san francisco anywhere from 6 to 8 hours (beautiful scenic routes driving up the 1)... and from san diego to the top of california... at least half a day... these are estimates of course if you didn't stop... oh and also... go up PCH (Pacific Coast Highway) if you get the chance! Also try and visit Sequoia National Park... beautiful... hope you have fun!
I don't know anyone in California but I feel like this is a change that I need to do and I am just tired of living in the Northeast region. I want to be where there are nice beaches with low humidity. That's why I did not choose Florida. Plus Florida has low paying jobs. So am I crazy?|||nah...i am moving and starting my life over with my sweetheart! do u think that's crazy? i don't have a job or anything lined except where i am gonna be living at. i have bills due next month so i gotta find something to do to pay them so i don't get behind.|||california rocks|||No, don't feel this way. The more you think about the possible negatives and listen to other people's criticism/opinions you will talk yourself out of it. i am going through the same thing. i visited Reno 6 yrs ago and want to live there. The more I listened to others and sometimes myself, i changed my mind. But, by my b-day (11-28 ) i will be there, hell or high water. I say go for it. If you don't you never know what you may have missed out on. Also, if you don't you will resent someone or something for it. If moving to CA consumes you thoughts, then I think it is meant to be. Don't worry about failing out there because you could just as easy fail where you are, at least give it a try. If all else fails you can go back to your hometown. I also agree with you about the weather. I am from Ohio and would love to get away from the humudity. Just make sure that you plan appropriately, becasue the least little thing that goes wrong or wasn't planned out properly can make you to think about changing your mind.|||you will love california, see hundreds of calif pics in bayareavisit.com
Me and my wife are going to move to california from colorado because we want a change and we can't stand cold weather. What are some of the better cities to move to out there. We don't have kids. My wife will go to school wherever we end up. I like bigger cities cause i am active. I just don't want to move to somewhere that we are going to regret. I do like cheap but not too cheap and ghetto you know what i mean. Just so me and my wife can start off.|||What Tim H mentioned aren't cheap. I'm sorry but if you want cheap and a good area, $400,000+ is considered cheap.
If you want to pay $175,000, expect to live in the desert (Fresno/Bakersfield area.)|||San Diego, Santa Barbara, Poway, Solana Beach, Temeculah
I think california should become a right to work state. what do you think?|||I think thay ALL should. We have labor laws now. We do NOT need unions.|||No,
Not to worry. That will NEVER, ever, happen here.|||Yes it should.
But this is California we're talking about. My home state.
Such things like balanced budgets, low taxation and free markets are alien to them.|||Yes, but we have Jerry Brown as a Governor, so don't get your hopes up.|||The answer is no.
The right to work for peanuts?
I hear a lot of jargon about constitutional law, wherein neither the people nor the Legislature do not have the right to revise or adjust the California State Constitution, which is what Prop 8 does. And the very proposition violates the constitution itself. There is an equal protection clause that causes prop 8 to be in direct contradiction with the constitution. Yes, the courts and legislature do have the power to overturn it because it's not an amendment, it's a revision. And the "will of the people" cannot violate the rights of the minority.
What is the truth?|||Fundamentally Jack is correct - there is no discrimination. Every man has the right to marry any willing woman and vice versa. No man has the right to marry another man. Problem is that homosexuals want the term "marriage" to be changes. It's not a civil rights issue, it's a perception issue, and most people do not want the perception of marriage to be changed to include men-men and women-women.
Frankly I could care less. Morally I could care less. But LEGALLY, there is no discrimination, no violation of rights, and frankly, had Proposition 22 be upheld it probably would have been overturned because it was simply a law. Now that 8 passed, it will be extremely difficult indeed to change the constitution.|||I think that gays and lesbians should be able to marry. It's not like they made themselves homosexual, they are born that way. Report Abuse
|||In California, it is possible for the people to put an amendment in the state constitution by a majority vote. However, if it is a revision instead of an amendment, it needs to be voted on by the legislature, with a 2/3 majority in order to pass. Also there is the issue of the equal protection clause.
The court will be considering these things for the next few months.|||The other answer are correct, I'm not even gonna try and describe it. (Second is by far more correct). However, my thoughts are like yours. With the passage of this, there starts to become a tyranny of the majority over the minority. One reason why I am hopping it gets overturned.
Side note - I hope when the people of the future look back at us, they don't shoot milk from their noses from laughing too hard. (Much like we try not to now about slavery). This shouldn't even be an issue.|||I shall wait and see what the courts say on this as they know the law and I do not. But at this time I sure wouldn't be convinced that the courts will overturn it at all. In fact after the hearing, more people that heard it were more convinced that it will be upheld. So we shall see.|||I thought prop 8 was going to be an amendment to the constitution?|||Gay marriage is a funny issue. While the issue of equal protection is a more than valid point, the same can be said in regards to the establishment clause as well.
Heres a good question. Is marriage a legal matter of the state or a private matter of church? If it is the former, than two consenting adults of legal age should be able to consecrate their relationship in the eyes of the state and receive with it all of the protections, benefits and liabilities that come with being legally married.
However, if marriage is the former, a private and religious matter that is merely officiated by state recognition, than the mandate of the state that marriages which go against religious principle could be viewed as a challenge to the Church's religious freedom, as they are potentially being told by law to accept and tolerate a personal social matter that is against their protected religious teachings.
In actuality, the matter is one of conservative thought versus progressive thought in its purest and most literal form. While those who adhere to the old ways of things and who cherish and protect tradition are wary and even defensive against change and social progress, those who seek it grow deeply bitter at their rivals inability to see things their way. Though right in a civil and social sense, their righteousness is lost when personal morality comes into conflict in others.
Its a funny issue and one that will only be resolved through endless court cases and ACLU actions, but in the end it will be overturned.|||All this talk about the "majority" and the "minority"
this "majority" was 52%. I hardly call that a majority, and probably one of the reasons it is being looked at. And it is literally a PROPOSITION, not an automatic law that is to be put into effect.
It will be overturned because california does not want to deal with lawsuits against the states because the constitution is stripping them of their civil rights. which it is. Prop 8 is a direct violation of civil rights. People do not realize the benefits of marriage. There are over 100 technical and legal differences between a civil union and a marriage. a major one is the fact that a married couple can file their taxes together, which saves them money and in turn benefits the economy. There is nothing in the constitution that states anything about marriage. The only reason people want it to be illegal because people fear the unknown.
I know that many people argue that gay marriage is wrong "because it says so in the bible." well, you cannot base a law off of something in the bible because of separation of church and state.
"But...but....but.. what about the children???" yes i know. this is a typical cliche scare tactic. Instead of teaching kids being gay is wrong and disgusting, we should teach them to embrace it so we can raise a tolerant, peaceful generation. now instead of giving me a thumbs down or trying to report me, actually think about your child, sister, friend, brother, and if they wanted to get married to someone they love and because of people's ignorance, they could not. put yourself in their position.|||The rights of the minority? Yeah i know this country is a democratic republic and America leans more on the republic side but doesn't the majority have a say?
The people have spoken and that is that.
this "minority" if you can give them that title, should respect the vote because the vote is sacred. Would they like it if their opponents would challenge their vote?
i think not!|||Gay rights are unconstitutional and should never have been called a right in the first place, they are just a minority trying to impose their will over the legal rights of Americans.|||The truth is simple: Prop 8 will not be overturned. The state constitution may be revised or clarified as needed by the changing times. That's why there are so many amendments to the federal constitution.
Prop 8 clarified an unspecific section regarding the state's position on marriage by stating a marriage legally recognized by the state is a traditional wedding bond between two individuals of the opposite sex, no more and no less. Now everyone has equal protection under the law, because every individual has the same rights, including homosexuals.
The problem is that homosexuals don't want the same rights, they want extra rights for their group that are specific to their lifestyle choice, something that the people of the state have clearly demonstrated their opposition to in no uncertain terms.
Face facts, the majority of the people feel that homosexual activity is vulgar, inappropriate, and not deserving of the recognition or protection of the state constitution. Normal people don't want homosexuals in our community, teaching our children that homosexuality is perfectly acceptable, or dictating laws to the rest of the state. We have made it clear that we don't mind if you want to keep your lifestyle behind closed doors, but stop trying to the rest of us to accept you with open arms as if you are completely normal, because clearly you are not.
That's the truth.|||Sorry but the 'Will of the People' IS what can revise a State's Constitution.
Look at the facts. The only States that do have Gay Marriage were by Judicial fiat. No voting, no referendums. Liberal Judges found a loophole and Declared that Gay Marriage was legal.
This country is run By the People and For the People.
Look how many States put a referendum on Gay Marriage in the 2004 elections. All voted down Gay Marriage.
Now, if Gays were smart they would ask for Civil Unions. It gives them all the same rights as a conventional couple but doesn't include the word 'Marriage'. You don't hear any complaints about Vermont, do you?
Gays aren't too bright. If they accepted Civil Unions then Gay Marriage would probably come around in 15-20 years. The problem is that they have no patience. Now State Constitutions have a Law that Gays can never Marry. It will be 40 years before Gay Marriages are recognized in those States. Even the Dem Messiah is against Gay Marriage.
Whine somewhere else.
I am in the process of purchasing two small businesses in California, the expected combined net revenue should be around $200,000. What would I pay in taxes?|||That depends upon the type of corporation. An S-Corp's income flows directly to your Form 1040 tax return and is taxed as ordinary income. A C-Corp pays its own taxes, and each C-Corp stands on its own as a separate legal entity and is taxed based upon its own income alone.
Without a LOT more details it's not possible to give any kind of meaningful estimate. Would need to know the type of corporation, how much net income for each, and if either is an S-Corp, your other income as well as your filing status, number of dependents if any, and your other tax issues on the table.|||TFTP Report Abuse
I live in Wisconsin and taxes are being passed daily. And unemployment is going through the roof because business are moving out to more tax friendly areas. Is that happening in California?|||Yes!
Politicians are worse than regular people when it comes to money. They give a bunch of it away in order to get elected, then blame someone else for the deficit. And they don't care because it's not their money.
The sad thing, more of the rich are leaving California, leaving it up to regular people to pay taxes, and they don't make enough.|||California is broke! they are victims of overspending, liberalism, and the unrealistic environmentalist. To many krazies like the hollywood crowd, strisands, woopi's, barabra boxers and pelosi's and waxmans, Look at these people that represents the people of california, may be everyone would be better of if the state was returned to Mexico. You know that it occasionally loses paarts in to the ocean .. maybe God is telling us something|||All those things are happening in California.
California is about to run out of money and many government services will have to be suspended. The governor has said no more taxes (the state eaised taxes considerably just a few months ago) and no new borrowings (additional borrowings, if available, will only defer the day of reckoning). Governor Schwartzenegger said the only way out is to cut spending.
California is showing us what will happen to the United States if we don't reduce our wild spending.
The PGA says of its members, "Those guys are Good!" Many of us say of our elected officials, "Those guys are stupid!" And, Barney, you're one of the leaders of the pack.|||Cali has too many people, that is why the rent is like 2,000 a month for a 2 bedroom apartment.
And the high rent forces up prices in every other area, esp. healthcare.
It is the healthcare costs that are bankrupting the state and will soon bankrupt the usa.|||Yep, the communist power hungry legislators keep on doing whatever they want and the idiotic liberals keep on passing them.
Republican in California.|||California is broke because of the housing crisis.|||California is going under because of democrat policies.|||yes
My friend is an illegal immigrant who is currently living in California. She has been here for about 3 years on some sort of visa and it expired. She has no documents but gave birth to her daughter in California about 2 years ago. She will be going to court for some personal issues that's not related to her immigration status. If the courts find out that she's illegal, would she be in trouble?|||Why havent you reported your friend??! Do you care about your freedoms?|||If she "has no documents," then it appears that she did not come legally. It is entirely possible that her status would come up in court, depending on what the case is about.
Her child has a right to citizenship in her country of citizenship. It is imperative that she obtain a passport for her child from her country of citizenship. If anything happens, in the court matter or otherwise, that she could be deported, she will need the child's passport from her country to take the child back with her without a visa or any immigration hassles. If she leaves the child behind, abandonment is grounds for termination of parental rights. She would never see her child again.
Since she is in the US illegally, she really needs to take her child back to her own country with her. Regardless of the outcome of her court matter.|||I believe that they do not ask things other then what is actually relevant to the case as long as it has nothing to do with the case they will probably not ask. She should talk to someone to find out how she can go about becoming a citizen or maybe obtaining a new visa.|||Most people who are here illegally came in legally but their visa expired. She should take care of this right away.
I doubt anyone will ask her about her immigration status, but not knowing what her case is about, no one can tell you for sure.|||California is a Sanctuary state.
Illegal Mexican= Free everything. All on the taxpayers and their bankrupt state.|||Tell her to run to mexico until she can get a new visa or why not do like all the other illegals dont show up to the court, move and stay illegal living in california|||A p*t on the B**k, and maybe some fo*d S*am*s also cro*ding the co*rt ho*se put**ng out m*re mo$ey to n*n-ci**zens, so exc*ted mo*e tax p*y*rs money go*e. Te** her to G* h*me!
I am going to be applying to schools in the fall and am particularly interested in colleges with equestrian teams. I don't want to leave California, though. Does anyone know of any aside from Davis?|||This website gives you information about schools that have a horse show team: http://www.ihsainc.com/
This is the page that lists teams: http://www.ihsainc.com/CurrentTeams/defa鈥?/a>|||CSU FRESNO-Fresno, CA. Had a wonderful NCAA Divison 1 Equestrian Team. I hear this team is excellent. I have been to their Equine Dept., it is excellent! They are both english/western.
College of the Sequoias-Visalia, CA. They also have an Equestrian team. I don't know much about it there.
Those are both located in the Central Valley.
COS is a junior college and fresno State is a four year|||I'm doing the same thing right now actually. I found a website that matches your requirements with colleges in the area you want. One of the areas is in sports and you can eliminate all colleges without equestrian teams. If there is a college that you like but doesn't come up in the search, don't give up, because many colleges have an equestrian club in their student organizations.
here is the link: http://collegesearch.collegeboard.com/se鈥?/a>
Good Luck!
im planning to move to california to be closer to my boyfriend the summer of 2010. i live in lubbock, texas and i would be moving to joshua tree, california. im just wondering how much i should be putting aside for the move. help?|||i just moved from san antonio to cali last month. Gas prices are good right now, so it might change in 2010. The Penske cost about 300 and on gas i wasted about 300-500. It took 3 days. I saved up 1000 and my wife had 2000 from a taxx refund. But when we got here i still had 500 left excluding the motel which was 80.|||Ask again in 2010. The way things are going, fuel prices could be so high by then, the price will be double.
I applaud the Real Americans in California that are trying to save their state and realizing that "pleasing everybody" is an impossibilty.|||You make a good point. As you can see, California is bankrupt. I don't understand why Americans don't think that's possible on a larger scale.|||and Detroit, and Baltimore, and DC, etc etc etc. Oh, and Haiti also.|||It's clear to everyone but the moonbats. They are probably sitting in coffee shops right now still blaming Bush for all their problems.|||California has the least poverty. Yes it has high taxes but it has less poverty then a state like Texas or Alabama that have lower taxes.
Poverty=Bad|||California is the poster child for "why you don't want liberals running the joint".|||You forget that the Governor of CA is a very Republican Arnold.
Again, proof that cons disregard facts to spew their own mindless crap, and former actors like Arnold and Reagan make for terrible politicians.|||California needs jobs period! It's California's main problem.
Btw, Why do we allow the importation of goods not manufactured under the same labor and environmental regulations that we have? How can we effectively compete otherwise?
Trading with China is reminiscent of our own revolutionary war where the British had to fight by rules of engagement by marching in a straight line while wearing bright red uniforms. The Americans, by contrast, wore buck skin clothes that blended into the environment and shot from behind trees and rocks. We all know the end result of that unleveled playing field.
The bottom line is that America must level the business playing field by bring other nations up to our labor and environmental standards and I feel our labor unions should lead the charge. If other nations refuse then we鈥檒l make those goods right here in America by American labor.|||No it's proof that the banks screwed the entire country.|||liberals are lost.|||I think California is proof that not raising real estate taxes is an economic disaster waiting to happen. Last I heard, keeping taxes permanently low is not a liberal idea. Nor is it a particularly good one.|||wish i lived there, more legal pot shops than convenience stores|||I do not live in California - but it seems to me CA did pretty good until they elected a Republican gov. That is when things started to fall apart it seems .|||Ask Arnold|||Liberal ideas and "values" don't ever work. period.|||Did you forget about the Republican governor?|||Glad I escaped CA just in time. They've become a government of the idiots, by the idiots, for the idiots. Anybody with half a brain and a paycheck has left.|||Liberal ideas never work and the fact that CA is bankrupt, thanks to the assholes in Sacramento, is proof that unions will destroy the economy.
I found a California king snake in my front yard and i have know idea how to take care of it or how to feed it.|||Hi!
my brother has a california king snake...its like 14 years old! like most snakes they don't require too much maintenance... you have to clean the cage when its gets messy... change the water...and you feed it depending on how big you want it to get. If you want a large snake feed it every week, if not then feed it every other week. What you feed it also depends on its size... if its not too big you feed it pinkys(baby mice) if its a little older than u feed it regular mice. goodluck!|||I would write it out for you but her you go some care sheets for you help these help
http://lllreptile.com/info/library/animal-care-sheets/snakes/-/california-king-snake/
http://www.repticzone.com/caresheets/36.html
http://www.vmsherp.com/CarePages/CareCalKing.htm
http://whozoo.org/Intro2000/vansibor/VanSib_CaliforniaKingsnake.
these are relativity docile snakes and are great pets Ive never owned one my self but i do own snakes, I'm more into the bigger guy's like red tail boas carpet pythons and my favorite the albino Burmese python...but i cant say this enough read read read read memorize and know what your doing there easy to care for just have to know how to do so..but have fun and i hop you will enjoy them as i do...|||http://www.vmsherp.com/CarePages/CareCal鈥?/a>
http://www.repticzone.com/caresheets/36.鈥?/a>
try these sites. especially the first one. they helped me a lot with mine.
Make sure you have a good tank. They are great escape artists!!!|||if it is native release it|||a wild snake will stress out and probably die. you can get one in a pet shop. its best to let that one go. kings or corn snakes do make good first time pet snakes. you should get a book on them. and it will tell you all you need to know. also in pet stores.
The owner of the car lost the title which the car comes from florida. The owner is currently not presently in florida nor california at this time. The car's title needs to be transfered to someone in california where the car currently is. I recall seeing a online program that does all the paperwork for you and basically eases the proces to do it online. Does anyone know any of these that would help to do this online?|||You cannot do it online and you cannot do it period if you don't have a title for the car. Heck, the car might not belong to the seller, the car might have a lien on it or it could be stolen? The seller MUST furnish the buyer with a valid title at the time of the sale. They Buyer should never give anyone a plug nickel without first having that title in their hands........................basically|||Cannot be done online. If a Title is lost, you have to apply to the State the Title is from and get that before you can Title it in another State. A Replacement Title must be applied for by the person on the Title and if it had a Lien printed on it, even though that Lien is satisfied or paid off, the application for the Replacement Title has a section that the former Lien Holder must fill out and have notarized also, even though the Lien is paid. Then once the Duplicate Title is received you can go change it over. California you must take it into the DMV, as they will go out to your car and physically check the VIN Number to verify it. This cannot be done online.
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We are planning a 2 to 3 week holiday to California (2 adults, 3 kids) and want to visit San Francisco, Yosemite, San Diego, LA and the Grand Canyon. We are happy to drive, but would also like to use trains (but NOT coach tours) and maybe planes. Any ideas, suggestions appreciated.|||For the Grand Canyon and Yosemite you will probably have to drive. For Yosemite, you can take a train to Merced but would have to take a bus into the park. For the Grand Canyon I don't believe there is any rail service nearby so rental car or bus tour would be the only option there. For the SF Bay Area a car really isn't necessary, especially for travel and sight seeing within the city of SF; it's a very dense city and has lots of public transit. Other parts of the Bay Area are accessible by BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) or ferry for areas along the bay. To get to Southern CA you can either drive or fly. Driving down I-5 would be fastest but also the most mind numbingly boring option since it's all flat farmland for most of the drive. Highway 101 down the coast is more scenic but slower. Highway 1 is the most scenic since it runs along the water's edge but is also the slowest by far. Amtrak's Coast Starlight train would get you from the Bay Area to LA by train from the Bay Area and is a very nice, scenic train ride. It takes about 14-16 hours though to travel that route but it's nicer than driving and you'll see more than flying. You can also stop along the route and spend a night in places like Monterey or Santa Barbara. But since there is only one daily train in each direction you will have to spend the night if you decide to get off the train and sight see then take the train the next day. You can also take Amtrak's Pacific Surfliner for travel between Downtown LA and San Diego, it's about as fast as driving and even fast when there is heavy traffic. It's the 2nd busiest rail route in the nation and there are numerous trains all day running between the two cities so it's convenient. But if you want to do sight seeing for places in between LA and SD like Disneyland, Orange County, ect.. a rental car might be the better option. And Disneyland is only about 90 minutes from SD. Although Amtrak does have a stop near Disneyland too if you would rather stick with the train.
For travel between SF to LA to SD I would look at Amtrak's website and see if those trains work for you. Yosemite and the Grand Canyon would have to be done by car. Although you might want to fly to Phoenix or Las Vegas then drive to the Grand Canyon b/c it might be a really long drive from Southern CA.|||You might want to fly to each of your main areas and then rent cars to explore the area. It would be difficult to tour California without a car. I would also suggest an Amtrak train ride from San Francisco to Reno/Lake Tahoe. Lake Tahoe is a large, clear lake with a beautiful setting in the Sierra Nevadas.
It's a 3-4 hour car ride from San Francisco to Yosemite, but it is absolutely gorgeous. The huge granite mountains with waterfalls are truly awesome.
If you enjoy wine tasting, there are wineries located throughout California that have wine tasting rooms where you can sample wine. In some areas this is free while other areas will charge a tasting fee. For more info on wineries, California accommodations and restaurants, go to: http://www.cheers2wine.com
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