Net Migration Between California and Other States: 1955-1960 and 1995-2000, from the U.S. Census Bureau.

patagonia:

This 28-foot pair of scissors and 160-foot dotted line appeared overnight on the defunct Matilija Dam near Ojai California in 2011. The anonymous artists made their message clear: Tear it down. The Dam blocks steelhead migration upstream and generates no electricity. #DamNationFilm Photo by @ben_knight

Yes.

libawr:

revkin:

Official map of California vote on GMO-labeling #Prop37. 53.1% no. 46.9% yes. I’m glad the sloppy, unscientific, protectionist initiative failed, but glad discussion on transparency in food sourcing is initiated. I agree with the L.A. Times editorial board, which recommended against a yes vote, saying:

“What’s needed is a consistent, rational food policy, not a piecemeal approach based on individual groups’ pet concerns.”

More on Dot Earth.

This was a tough one for me, and mostly reinforced my frustration with CA’s ballot measure system of direct democracy. I hope the conversation will continue!

I’m guessing the blue counties voted yes, in which case, Imperial county is surprising. I’ll post more thoughts on the propositions later, but I’m reblogging this now to agree with the above: I’m glad the proposition failed, I’m mad that this was a proposition in the first place, and I’m glad that more people are talking about food policy.

If you ever have the extreme misfortune of getting caught rolling a stop sign in California and are forced to pay $290 for the privilege of taking an online driving course, I highly recommend trafficschooltogo.com. It’s cheap and they do a good job of embracing the kafkaesque nature of the whole experience.

jstn:

The wheels of three Martian rovers, left to right: Sojourner (1997), Spirit/Opportunity (2003), Curiosity (2012).

Curiosity is the size and weight of a Mini Cooper with a top speed of 0.05 mph. It lands August 6th.

You can’t see it in this photo, but the tread pattern on the Curiosity is Morse code for “JPL” – i.e. Jet Propulsion Laboratory.

usagov:

Image description: This photo from the U.S. Department of the Interior shows Point Reyes National Seashore in Northern California. From its thunderous ocean breakers crashing against rocky headlands and expansive sand beaches to its open grasslands, brushy hillsides, and forested ridges, Point Reyes National Seashore offers visitors over 1,500 species of plants and animals to discover. 

Photo by Nick Chill, National Park Service

We’re camping here this summer!

ucsdspecialcollections:

The endless miracle of California by John Steven McGroarty, 1925
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