What kind of accent do Californians have?

It’s not that Californians have an accent that takes some getting used to, as in Boston, or the American South. On the contrary, the standard-issue California accent is about as plain, mainstream American English as you can get.

Why is California so amazing?

Natural beauty, cutting-edge technology, vibrant food culture, movies and music – California has it all. From Hollywood dreams to Silicon Valley start-ups; from Napa Valley vineyards to miles of free beaches, California is one of the most beautiful and livable places in America.

What are some mind-blowing facts about California?

California is the only state in America that taxes carbon emissions. 11. The state of California issues some of the most expensive traffic tickets in the nation. It is actually the highest when you count in the insurance premium hit. 12.

Is California the worst-governed state in America?

According to a recent study, California is the worst-governed state in the entire country for two years in a row! 4. Even after Proposition 30, California still boasts the highest state income tax rate in the nation. 5.

Why did the United States want California?

The main reason the US wanted California, prior to the discovery of gold in 1848, was to keep it out of the hands of Mexico and of Russia, and as a fulfillment of the Monrovian doctrine of “manifest destiny”: one country spanning the whole continent, sea to sea.

What are the most annoying things about living in California?

One California town is actually considering making it illegal to smoke in your own backyard. 32. The traffic around certain big cities in CA is ranked as the 1st and 3rd worst in the nation. 33. Los Angeles. (Do I really even need to explain?) 34. San Francisco. 35. Oakland. 36. Frivolous spending on unnecessary government services. 37.