With the signing of the Gender Recognition Act, California officially became the first state to legally recognize nonbinary genders on all state-issued identity documents.

The wildfires in Northern California have caused unimaginable devastation to the people in that area with at least 23 people and possibly hundreds more missing, according to reports from ABC News. Those on the front lines are risking their lives and limbs in order to halt some of that devastation. In California, a huge percentage of the firefighting force comes from inmates male and female who have taken on this responsibility for some more freedom—and the promise of $1-$2 a day.

Somehow we've reached the pearl anniversary of The Princess Bride, arguably one of the best book-to-movie adaptations ever.

Hamilton fans were thrilled to watch a special Ham4Ham that included cast members of Hamiltour, music director Alex Lacamoire, and Lin-Manuel Miranda himself in honor of opening night at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre.

This might be really wrong of me, but there's nothing more fun than watching seemingly together, serious, grown-ass adults completely freak out like babies.

As for the numbers, it's being reported that the bill passed with an overwhelming majority--so while some may not be happy about what it could signify regarding the freedom of information, this could mean a change for which actors land what jobs moving forward.

The California State Assembly has passed legislation requiring schools to have "comprehensive suicide prevention plans" for students in grades 7-12.

The California State Board of Education voted on new curriculum for social science courses that includes “a study of the role of contributions” of “lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender Americans.”

It's been a hell of a week for rape culture as we've all been bombarded with ever-worsening tidbits about convicted Stanford University rapist, Brock Turner. However, there's also reason to be hopeful today. California governor Jerry Brown's office announced yesterday that the state will now make it mandatory for high schools to teach students about sexual consent. It's the first US state to do so.

What is up with male faculty members in university astronomy departments sexually harassing students all the time and getting away with it? One California congresswoman is making putting a stop to such things a priority.

Dear White People: Please stop calling the police every time you see a person of color that is new to you.

After 200 years of being land-locked, the people of the Kashia band of the coastal Pomo tribe finally have access to the California coast again.

It's awesome when companies actually try to, you know, help people. In this case, it's a California moving company helps move victims of domestic abuse from their homes for free.

Today just got exponentially better: according to The New York Times, California Governor Jerry Brown signed our nation's first ever "Active Consent Bill" yesterday, a landmark law that will enforce "yes means yes" legislature at state universities and universities where students are eligible for state grants.

This should convince you that the natural world is in balance (not): if California's drought doesn't end soon, bizarre measures will be taken ensure that hatchery-raised salmon survive their migration. Last Monday, California cemented plans to transport juvenile fish to the Pacific Ocean via tanker truck.

After-School All Stars is dedicated to keeping kids safe, healthy and off the streets. And, if you donate now to their charity auction, you could win a chance to fly out to California and ride around in a tank with Arnold Schwarzenegger and crush things—both literally and figuratively. Here, let Arnold explain.

Michael Bay's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle movie keeps getting it's release date pushed back, thank God -- but what's a turtle obsessed individual to do with themselves until the film comes out and crushes all their dreams? Sign up for Ninja Turtle training classes, of course. You know, like you do.