It's official, California is now going to be holding an early Presidential primary as the Governator signed the bill today. This bill beat out the other option, which was to have a primary at the normal date, but have Arnie go back in time to announce the winner then. The new date of our primary will be February 5, joining a whole bunch other states, with more states wanting to join in on the fun. Considering the states involved and the number of states holding an early election, this will mean we're getting closer and closer to a national primary type thing, something that makes George Will gnash his teeth in anger . Poor George, why can't people be as smart as you are? It'll also mean that this sucker could be over in February which would mean months after months of political pabulum going from tedium to boring within days, like a TV show nobody wants to watch but is forced into watching anyways. more ›

We bloggers love the pop culture references. Love, love, love, them. We use them everywhere and anytime. This is especially true of us sports bloggers-- nothing goes hand in hand like sports and pop culture. It's like Shakespeare and poetry or George Will and obscure quotes by obscure people. So, in keeping with this tradition, we here at SFist will break down the upcoming NFL season with quotes from one of our favorite personages of pop culture-- Moliere. Cause nothing says American football like Enlightenment-era French dramatists. Grab a seat, put on some chamber music, and put on your favorite wig as SFist takes a look at the new NFL year! more ›

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Almost 800 years later, those dogs on the other side of the pond that bark with an accent are about to get their own Magna Carte. Following in the footsteps of San Francisco’s groundbreaking “No-Water-Dish-Left-Behind” legislation, the U.K.’s Animal Welfare Bill introduces a duty on owners to ensure the welfare of animals in their care. more ›