New CrowdIQ metric rates break conditions from 1 (manageable) to 10 (stay home, call a... The post LA County Surf Forecasting App Now Includes Crowd Stupidity Index Alongside Wave Height appeared first on Surfing LA. Go to Source Author: Bella Rossi (Hermosa Beach)

City ordinance would require written exam, water test, and signed declaration that applicant knows what... The post Newport Beach Proposes Mandatory Surf Competency Licence After Third Foam Board Collision This Month appeared first on Surfing LA. Go to Source Author: Giselle Müller (Venice Beach)

WSA Conversational Surfing Credential aims to legitimise the estimated 4 million Americans who own boards... The post Surf Industry Introduces Official Certification for People Who Talk About Surfing Without Actually Surfing appeared first on Surfing LA. Go to Source Author: Skipper Badenhorst (Jeffrey's Bay)

Bronze monuments explain right-of-way rules, drop-in consequences, and the concept of reading a wave in... The post Long Beach Installs Surf Etiquette Plaques Along Beachfront in Multi-Lingual Awareness Campaign appeared first on Surfing LA. Go to Source Author: Isabella Velásquez (Playa Del Rey)

Three-day conference produces 40-page report blaming shortboarders, longboarders, SUP riders, tourists, and unseasonably warm water... The post Laguna Beach Surf Culture Symposium Agrees That Everyone Else Is The Problem appeared first on Surfing LA. Go to Source Author: Gracie Evans (Cornwall UK)

Terra Incognita campaign reaches demographics described as entirely uncontaminated by prior knowledge or travel expectations... The post Philippine Tourism Board Targets Travellers Who Have Never Heard of the Philippines appeared first on Manila News. Go to Source Author: Dalagang Filipina Panganiban

Agency describes umbrella programme as immediate practical response; civil engineers describe it as something categorically... The post MMDA Deploys 50,000 Branded Umbrellas to Address Metro Manila Flooding appeared first on Manila News. Go to Source Author: Jocephyne Santos

Residents submit 4,200 suggestions; master key last seen before MMDA reorganisation; locksmith awaiting official authorisation... The post Manila City Hall Installs Suggestion Box to Fix Traffic; Box Fills in 4 Hours, Key Goes Missing appeared first on Manila News. Go to Source Author: Christine Torres

Airline to list morning, afternoon, or evening rather than specific departure hours; app will notify... The post Cebu Pacific Unveils Optimistic Departure Windows Replacing Fixed Scheduled Times appeared first on Manila News. Go to Source Author: Lourdes Tiu

RA 2024-112 mandates reflective markers with dimensions, responsible LGU, and estimated repair date on all... The post Philippine Congress Requires All Potholes to Display Informational Signage Before Repair appeared first on Manila News. Go to Source Author: Christine Torres

Death Dinners in Los Angeles: LA’s Morbid New Dinner Party Trend (2025) By Savannah Steele, Bohiney.com Los Angeles has finally solved two of life’s most stressing problems: where to eat dinner, and how to die. News outlets have recently spotlighted “Death Dinners”—gatherings where friends sit down, pass wine, and discuss how they’d like to check out. It’s like a potluck where the side dish is lasagna, and the main course is...

Red flag conditions develop in May; firefighting agency notes preparedness is year-round now Satire from Bohiney.com and prat.uk. The Conditions LOS ANGELES — Cal Fire announced this week that Southern California’s wildfire season, which has in recent years shown an increasing tendency to begin before the season that was historically defined as wildfire season, had produced its first significant red flag conditions of 2026, with low...

Food writers attempt comprehensive guide; taco ecosystem evolves faster than publishing cycle Satire from Bohiney.com and prat.uk. The Attempt LOS ANGELES — A food writer for a major Los Angeles publication spent six months developing what she described as a comprehensive guide to the best tacos in Los Angeles, visiting 213 trucks, stands, and restaurants across the county, eating approximately 400 individual tacos, and developing what she...

Drought measures target residential use while 89 country clubs maintain emerald turf standards Satire from Bohiney.com and prat.uk. The Restrictions, As Announced LOS ANGELES — The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California announced Level 3 mandatory water use restrictions this week, limiting outdoor residential watering to two days per week, restricting car washing without a shutoff nozzle, prohibiting decorative water features, and...

Comprehensive strategy features housing, services, outreach; timeline measured in administrations Satire from Bohiney.com and prat.uk. The Plan LOS ANGELES — The Mayor of Los Angeles unveiled a comprehensive homelessness strategy this week, announcing new shelter beds, expanded mental health services, enhanced street outreach, and a housing-first policy commitment that, if implemented at the described scale, would represent a meaningful step...

The Emotional Baggage Carousel: Pasay's Travel Anxiety on Display -- An Analysis of Why Every Pasay Trip Requires Three Times the Necessary Clothing The post The Emotional Baggage Carousel: Pasay’s Travel Anxiety on Display appeared first on Manila News. Go to Source Author: Alyzzabeth David

Makati Executive's Preferred Brand of High-End Desk Stapler: The 'Aggressive Fix' and the Shame of the Simple Clinch -- When Your Document Tool Is a High-Cost Statement and Your Aesthetics Are Viciously Vetted for Perfection The post Makati Executive’s Preferred Brand of High-End Desk Stapler: The ‘Aggressive Fix’ and the Shame of the Simple Clinch appeared first on Manila News. Go to Source Author: Christine Torres

Makati Corporate Employee Layoff Strategy (The Aggressive Downsizing): The Aggressive Exclusion and the Shame of the Simple Pink Slip -- When Your Staff Integration Is a Vicious Statement and Your Policy Is a High-Cost Performance The post Makati Corporate Employee Layoff Strategy (The Aggressive Downsizing): The Aggressive Exclusion and the Shame of the Simple Pink Slip appeared first on Manila News. Go to Source Author: Jhennipher Fernandez

Makati Office Emergency Oxygen Supply Vetting Drama: The Aggressive Respiration and the Shame of the Simple Tank -- When Your Safety Marker Is a Vicious Asset and Your Aesthetics Are Managed by a High-Cost Consultant The post Makati Office Emergency Oxygen Supply Vetting Drama: The Aggressive Respiration and the Shame of the Simple Tank appeared first on Manila News. Go to Source Author: Alyzzabeth David

Makati Executive's Preferred Brand of Noise-Dampening Office Tablet: The 'Aggressive Hush' and the Shame of the Simple Tap -- When Your Input Is a High-Cost Statement and Your Sound Profile Is Viciously Vetted for Quiet The post Makati Executive’s Preferred Brand of Noise-Dampening Office Tablet: The ‘Aggressive Hush’ and the Shame of the Simple Tap appeared first on Manila News. Go to Source Author: Lourdes Tiu

Ryan Chachi Craig documents historic SoCal swell; equipment choices generate more discussion than the waves... The post Surf Photographer Captures Shot of the Year on Borrowed iPhone appeared first on Surfing LA. Go to Source Author: Lotte De Jong (Palos Verdes)

June Gloom enters 47th consecutive day; coastal residents defend it as atmospheric character Satire from... The post Marine Layer Over Malibu Officially More Reliable Than Weather App appeared first on Surfing LA. Go to Source Author: Skipper Badenhorst (Jeffrey's Bay)

Forecast models predicted the waves two weeks ago; surfers nevertheless act as though God personally... The post Southern Hemisphere Sends SoCal Another Swell; Locals Pretend to Be Surprised appeared first on Surfing LA. Go to Source Author: by Linda Hohnholz

World’s best surfers descend on Surf City USA July 25; locals already complaining about parking... The post US Open of Surfing Returns to Huntington Beach; City Braces for Excellence appeared first on Surfing LA. Go to Source Author: Bella Rossi (Hermosa Beach)

Sacramento passes landmark bill; Pacific Ocean issues terse non-response via three-foot closeout Satire from Bohiney.com... The post California Legislature Declares Surfing State Sport; Wave Does Not Care appeared first on Surfing LA. Go to Source Author: Afet Erdoğan (Surfrider Beach)

DPWH celebrates infrastructure that exists in budget documents, press releases, and the imagination Satire from... The post Manila’s Flood Control Ghost Projects Win Award for Creative Non-Construction appeared first on Manila News. Go to Source Author: Hazel Nuñez

Malacanan Palace media policy evolves toward dialogue, defines dialogue as prepared statement plus applause Satire... The post Philippine President Holds Press Conference; Journalists Allowed One Pre-Approved Question appeared first on Manila News. Go to Source Author: Alan Nafzger

Purple yam now in croissants, lattes, and diplomatic gifts; NEDA forecasts ube as GDP driver... The post Ube Achieves Full Global Dominance; Philippines Declares Victory Over Dessert World appeared first on Manila News. Go to Source Author: Alyzzabeth David

CBCP pastoral letter addresses politics, family, technology, and traffic; compliance estimated at 52 percent Satire... The post Philippine Catholic Church Issues Guidance on Everything; Nation Continues Ignoring Half of It appeared first on Manila News. Go to Source Author: Tina Mercado

Government’s PUV upgrade program replaces iconic vehicles with climate-compliant units drivers cannot afford Satire from... The post Philippine Jeepney Modernization Continues; Drivers Protest Modernity Generally appeared first on Manila News. Go to Source Author: Khristynne Martinez

Traditional rite marks June solstice as parking fills at 6 a.m.; Point surfers request media... The post Malibu Locals Issue Annual Declaration That Summer Crowds Have Ruined Malibu, Ruining Malibu for Those Locals appeared first on Surfing LA. Go to Source Author: Duke Ogden

Scoring panel to observe waves via closed-circuit camera; officials warn ‘direct observation may collapse wave... The post WSL Announces New ‘Quantum Surfing’ Division Where Waves Exist Only Until Judged appeared first on Surfing LA. Go to Source Author: View all posts by Business Wire

Santa Cruz continues its counter-claim; municipal attorneys bill combined $4.2 million defending right to a... The post Huntington Beach Officially Renames Itself ‘Surf City USA’ for 34th Consecutive Year in Dispute No One Else Notices appeared first on Surfing LA. Go to Source Author: Fox News

64-degree temps prompt regional debate on whether 3/2 or 4/3 constitutes ‘correct thickness’; surf shops... The post Southern California Wetsuit Market Collapses After Surfers Discover Water Is ‘Cold But Not That Cold’ appeared first on Surfing LA. Go to Source Author: Dana Point Times

Forecasters cite past El Nino seasons that ‘rewrote the record book’; surfers note the book... The post El Nino Surf Season Preview Promises ‘Record Swells’ For Third Year Running; Surfers Cautiously Optimistic Again appeared first on Surfing LA. Go to Source Author: Kailani Hekekia (Pipeline)

Vice president lays ‘diplomatic foundation’ in Switzerland; Trump tweets from Washington; Iranians note both things... The post JD Vance Describes Iran Talks as ‘Good Foundation’; Region Notes House Has Not Been Built appeared first on Manila News. Go to Source Author: Hazel Nuñez

Meta introduces restricted accounts for under-17 users; 10 p.m. sleep mode activated; teens confirm they... The post Instagram Deploys Teen Safety Features in Philippines; Teenagers Immediately Begin Finding Workarounds appeared first on Manila News. Go to Source Author: Dalagang Filipina Panganiban

eGovPH super app integrates 1,300 government services but conspicuously omits the one thing Filipinos want... The post Manila Traffic Solution App Downloaded 56 Million Times; Traffic Remains appeared first on Manila News. Go to Source Author: Dalagang Filipina Panganiban

Manila beauty editors test seven affordable powders against humidity; discover ‘hulas moments’ are a recognized... The post Rainy Season Face Powder Guide Confirms Filipinos Have Developed Highly Specific Vocabulary for Sweating appeared first on Manila News. Go to Source Author: Shaiyenne Garcia

New pope addresses WFP with observation that weaponry ships faster than food aid; governments take... The post Pope Leo XIV Discovers Wars Are Easier to Fund Than Meals; Requests Everyone Reflect on This appeared first on Manila News. Go to Source Author: Jhennipher Fernandez

App Update Request: Add Therapist Chat to 17-Day Forecast for Users Who Can’t Handle the... The post Surfline Premium Subscribers Demand Real-Time Emotional Support with Forecasts appeared first on Surfing LA. Go to Source Author: Althea Sumilang (Amarillo Beach)

Financial Advisors Report Uptick in Clients Asking to Liquidate Portfolios ‘Before the Big Swell Season’... The post El Nino Forecast Sparks Retirement Planning Frenzy Among Southern California Surfers appeared first on Surfing LA. Go to Source Author: Fox News

Centennial Caravan Brings 72-Oz Steak Challenge to the Beach; Classic Cars Park Where Teslas Normally Go SANTA MONICA, CALIF. — Route 66, the 2,400-mile highway that runs from Chicago to Santa Monica and that has served as the physical and mythological backbone of American road culture for a century, celebrated its 100th anniversary with a Centennial Caravan that launched from Santa Monica on June 4, bringing classic cars, a 72-ounce steak...

Open Streets Event Reveals That Los Angeles Is a Genuinely Good City If You Remove Most of What Makes It Hard LEIMERT PARK, LOS ANGELES — CicLAvia returned to Leimert Park and Expo Park in June with the format that has made it one of Los Angeles’s most genuinely beloved recurring events: closing miles of city streets to cars and opening them to pedestrians, cyclists, skaters, strollers, and anyone else who wants to experience what Los...

P-22’s Successors Continue to Navigate Los Angeles With More Dignity Than Most Commuters PASADENA, CALIF. — A mountain lion was recorded on a home security camera lounging in the backyard of a Pasadena residence last week, an event that the homeowner described as “unexpected, majestic, and a three-star experience overall, because it was also in my backyard,” and that California Department of Fish and Wildlife confirmed was consistent...

Autonomous Vehicle’s First Biological Event Raises Questions About Insurance, Personhood, and Upholstery LOS ANGELES, CALIF. — Waymo, the autonomous vehicle and robotaxi company that has expanded its operations in Los Angeles to the point where its distinctive white vehicles with spinning sensors are now as much a fixture of the streetscape as palm trees and construction, has confirmed that a baby was born inside one of its vehicles, making...