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california

Women standing at beach on sidewalk fighting one woman holding iPad pointing hand (l) woman with iPad storming away in parking lot (c) women arguing at beach on sidewalk one holding iPad (r)

‘I’m a racist, terrible person’: Santa Barbara Karen loses it on a restaurant manager

'This happens all the time. This person just got caught.'

On May 15, 2022 by Gisselle Hernandez

IRL
gavel with california state on it

ISPs handed another defeat in their case against California’s ‘gold standard’ net neutrality law

A California net neutrality law will stand, a US Court of Appeals ruled on Wednesday. 

On Apr 20, 2022 by Jacob Seitz

Tech
A person protesting in favor of net neutrality, holding a sign that says 'Keep the Net Free'

‘A major victory for internet users’: California’s net neutrality law upheld by court of appeals

The law has been subject to a years-long legal battle.

On Jan 28, 2022 by Andrew Wyrich

Tech
angry police officer sitting at laptop behind desk

Facebook tells LAPD it can’t use fake accounts to spy on people

It's unclear if the LAPD is actually doing it.

On Nov 19, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

Tech
gavin newsome

Where’s Gavin Newsom?

Here's this week's 'One Dumb Conspiracy' newsletter.

On Nov 15, 2021 by Mikael Thalen

Tech
A man smiling into camera.

A 29-year-old YouTuber is charging up the polls as California’s recall vote nears

Kevin Paffrath has leveraged his social media savvy to court votes—but don't call him 'just a YouTuber.'

On Aug 18, 2021 by Claire Goforth

Tech
An ethernet cable tied around a standard lock. It is meant to represent net neutrality.

New York’s low-income broadband efforts could hinder California’s new net neutrality law

California's long-running net neutrality legal battle continues.

On Jun 23, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

Tech
woman spits at workers in restaurant

‘Plainly disrespectful’: Spitting ‘Karen’ aims at hot dog restaurant workers in viral TikTok

'This isn't the first time she's done it.'

On May 21, 2021 by Kahron Spearman

IRL
Trees on fire with Citizen app logo

Citizen app siccs entire user base on wrong man after offering reward for arson

People thought they were watching a dystopia unfold.

On May 18, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

Tech
"On trial for murder: Guilty" sign with illustration of Derek Chauvin

TikToker exposes school for offering ‘white student support circle’ after Derek Chauvin verdict

Superintendent Randall Booker called it a 'poor choice of words.'

On Apr 27, 2021 by Kahron Spearman

IRL
A woman shouts into a bakery from the entrance.

‘What’re you gonna do, b****r?’: Karen throws racist tantrum after getting kicked out of Mexican bakery over mask

The La Concha Bakery becomes host to a viral meltdown.

On Apr 12, 2021 by Kahron Spearman

IRL
A woman photographs a young woman sitting in her car. gas-station-karen

‘I want that one!’: ‘Karen’ flips out on TikToker over gas pump

'There's literally so many pumps open, dude.'

On Apr 8, 2021 by Kahron Spearman

IRL
TikToker @loreboree1 films man following her

‘Sir, please leave me alone’: TikTok influencer films man following her down street

'You can film me all you want.'

On Apr 5, 2021 by Kahron Spearman

IRL
A man dropping his face mask onto the ground.

TikToker shows cafe offering 50% discount for customers who refuse to wear masks

'Who needs creamer with their coffee when you can have COVID for no charge?'

On Mar 31, 2021 by Samantha Shaps

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maskless woman antagonizes grocery store employees and customers

‘You are violating HIPAA’: Anti-masker films her own grocery store tirade

The woman is known for trying to recall the California governor.

On Mar 22, 2021 by Kahron Spearman

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