California

Grand Canyon Caverns to Adopt Cheesy Dinosaur Statute Booted Out of Historic Neighborhood in Orange County

A $12,000 dinosaur statue installed at an Orange County petting zoo last year is moving to Arizona after being evicted by snooty residents of a historic mission neighborhood. Our state has long been a friend to cheesy dinosaur statues, from Holbrook to the Flintstones Bedrock City in Valle. Now we' ... More >>

PETA Sues California Restaurant For Violating Foie Gras Ban

PETA has announced plans to sue Hot's Kitchen for violating California's recently imposed ban on the production and sale of foie gras. The ban on foie gras has proven difficult to enforce as the wording has been called vague and local law enforcement seem reluctant to dive into duck liver policing. ... More >>

Rehab, Rhythm Room, 8/30/12

Rehab @ Rhythm Room| 8/30/12Not since bearded Jim Morrison have rotund drunks been celebrated with such crazed enthusiasm. Not that I could ever compare last night's Rehab show at The Rhythm Room to even the most spaced-out of Morrison's career and consider it fair. But I did learn a few things as ... More >>

The Beach Boys on 50 Years of West Coast Mythology

The California Foie Gras Ban Was Much Sound But Will Likely Result in Little Fury

It would appear that California lovers of foie gras can breathe a sigh of relief as Bloomberg is reporting that nobody official seems interested in enforcing the fatty goose liver ban.The ban, which has been delayed for 8 years, is set to go into effect this Sunday, July 1. Representatives from t ... More >>

Anchor Steam Beer

Beer: Anchor Steam Beer Brewery: Anchor Brewing Co. Style: California Common ABV: 4.9 percent I will admit that, when it comes to beer, I'm enamored with novelty -- the fringe, experimental brews that challenge my palate and keep things interesting. But sometimes in the quest for limited-release, b ... More >>

Medical Marijuana Not Protected by Americans With Disabilities Act, Ninth Circuit Court Rules

Gravely ill and severely disabled?Real sorry about that, but you should still be thrown in jail for using marijuana, says a ruling by the U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.

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Buckeye Police "Body-Planted" Grandpa at WalMart in Black Friday Mayhem

​ Police "body-planted" a man at a Buckeye Walmart's Black Friday event after the man put a video game in his waistband while helping a grandson who was being jostled in a crowd. The take-down, which left the man bloody, was one of several violent acts reported across the country related to A ... More >>

In a Strange About-Face, the President Tries to Hack Medical Marijuana Off at the Knees

Obama Administration Now Plans to Target Advertisements for Medical Marijuana Dispensaries in California

What's Obama smoking? After declaring years ago he wouldn't expend federal resources on medical-marijuana users, his administration's now waging a full-scale assault on weed.​President Obama doesn't just want to seize the property of California medical-marijuana dispensaries and hit them wit ... More >>

"Dream Act" Signed by California Governor Jerry Brown. KPHO Suggests the "Dream" Could Be Coming to Arizona. Ha!

​The "Dream" came true for illegal immigrants in California over the weekend -- Governor Jerry Brown signed a version of the controversial Dream Act into California law Saturday. Now, local TV news station KPHO is suggesting the "Dream" may be coming to Arizona (insert Wayne Campbell's "Shyeah...a ... More >>

Now Open: The Habit Burger Grill Chandler

​Hey Chandler -- as of today, you have a new burger joint. California-based The Habit Burger Grill opened the doors of its second Valley location today. Sitting just south of Ray Road, east of the I-10, it's dangerously close to another California-based chain, In-N-Out Burger. An interesting l ... More >>

Summer Guide: Party

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Sushi 102: Roll a Fat One with The Virgin

​After last week's tragic experiment with burning cooking sushi rice, The Virgin was tempted to give up on the whole sushi making experience. But armed with a few helpful tips, I mastered the rice technique and moved on to the main event. If you're looking to feed picky eaters or ... More >>

Pot Cases in Mohave County Dismissed 'Cause of Out-of-State Medical-Weed Cards

  ​Proposition 203 has sparked dismissal of pot-possession charges in Mohave County against at least 10 people who had out-of-state medical-weed cards. Though the charges shouldn't have been brought against such marijuana card-holders in the first place, what's been happening ... More >>

The Olivia Tremor Control, "California Demise" (Parts 1&2)

​ Song: The Olivia Tremor Control, "California Demise" Context: Most shows only get one shout-out in Today's Soundtrack. I could have done Elephant 6 bands all week in anticipation of tonight's show at The Duce. The Olivia Tremor Control - California Demise by The Tambourine

Peaches Christ Superstar

Canna Cola Delivers THC with Fizz

​From marijuana-infused vodka to good old-fashioned pot brownies, people are coming up with all kinds of smokeless THC delivery methods now that medical marijuana's picking up momentum. Almost makes you wonder if rolling papers will become extinct . . . The latest to bubble up is Canna ... More >>

Social Distortion - California (Hustle and Flow)

​Song: Social Distortion, "California (Hustle and Flow)"Context: Social D's rescheduled shows at Marquee Theatre are next Thursday and Friday. The band will have a new album, Hard Times and Nursery Rhymes, out the Tuesday after their Tempe show. So far this track has been warmly received -- "[Sing ... More >>

Free Pot Offered at California Clinic in Exchange for Food Brings Huge, Charitable Response

Image: www.grannypurps.com​ One potential benefit of Proposition 203 could be a boost in local food banks, if Arizona pot dispensaries follow the lead of one California clinic. The Granny Purps marijuana dispensary in Soquel, California, has collected 11,000 pounds of food for a ... More >>

Arizonans Shouldn't Worry About Bands Threatening to Boycott Our State; We Should Worry About Bands That Will Quietly Do So

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ONE is the grooviest number

Radio Cafe: Happy Hour Report Card

The Spot: Radio Cafe602-956-6600 ​www.radiocafeaz.com/ The Hours: Happy hour is 5 p.m. till 7 p.m. daily. They are open until midnight Sunday through Thursday and till 1 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays for late night eats. The Details: Half off all specialty cocktails, draft beer and wine by the gl ... More >>

Pigeon John

Pigeon John

Yelp Lawsuit Widens: From Washington to Chicago to L.A., Plaintiffs Charge Extortion

​Nine companies have joined the proposed class action lawsuit against Yelp, the San Francisco-based Internet giant, attorneys in Miami and California announced this morning. The new plaintiffs are located everywhere from Tujunga, California to Washington, D.C. They include businesses ranging from ... More >>

On Gobbling Aztlan and Mexican Poetry

Maricopa County Animal Shelters Infested With Chihuahuas

Bruno​Last week, Valley Fever posted a story about California animal shelters being overrun with chihuahuas and how shelter officials were pawning off the little pooches to shelters in Arizona.Thanks for nothing, California, because now the chihuahua infestation seems to have found its ... More >>

California Dumping Hundreds of Unwanted Chihuahuas on Arizona Shelters; Thanks For Nothing Paris Hilton

www.kansascity.com​There is an unwanted phenomenon happening in California, and Arizona is being pegged to clean up the mess: Chihuahuas -- lots of them.California is seeing an influx of chihuahuas popping up at animal shelters, and it's becoming too much for the state to handle.Rather than ... More >>

Hot Links: Mesa High, Snowbowl, and Microsoft in Scottsdale

​As many as 20 players from the Mesa High football team might be suspended for violating team rules and miss Friday's game against Phoenix Maryvale. Mesa High principal Jim Souder and football coach Kelley Moore confirmed the suspensions, but neither would discuss what the infraction was...Ari ... More >>

On Nothing Good Coming Out of California, plus Stupid Names

Guns Bought at Glendale Store Nets Pregnant Woman One Year in Federal Prison

www.midwesthuntersoutlet.comCobra .380-caliber handgun A California woman who is five months pregnant will serve one year in a federal prison for buying 17 guns from a Valley store and selling them to a drug dealer. Federal prosecutors say 23-year-old Clementia Robles Maldonado of San Fernando, Cal ... More >>

On Root-Based Contraception, Gold Teeth, and an Argument That Has Nothing to Do with Culture

Bhira Backhaus

The Expendables

The Whiz Kids of Robotics

A View to a Keel

California dreaming — not

Red Flags

California medical providers dramatically overbilled insurers for services rendered

Dishonor Among Thieves

The recent gas crisis should inspire reform

Nappy Roots

Silvana dispels the "lazy Mexican" stereotype

Phantom Planet

The Guest (Epic)

Bohemian Rhapsody

Good ol'boys will be well-fed boys at California camp for the rich and the powerful

Best Bargain Sushi

Origami's

Asia Aquarius

One sushi, two sushi, great sushi, boo sushi

Shock Treatment

California eats lots of power, but it doesn't like growing its own power plants. Instead, Arizona is becoming the new power farm for the Coast.

Dressy Bessy, Lilys, and Silver Scooter

The California EP (Kindercore), Selected (File 13), and goodbye EP (Peek-A-Boo)

Business Az Usual

A gruesome death has cost Arizona's multimillion-dollar teen rehabilitation industry a bundle. But it's not because the state is determined to stop the abuse.