Questions tagged [california]
A state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is the most populous U.S. state with almost 38 million inhabitants, and the third most extensive (after Alaska and Texas).
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Do Federal agents enforce state import regulations at airports?
Kangaroo products, including skin and meat, are banned in the state of California. However, there is no federal, US-wide prohibition on either.
Customs inspectors at airports are usually employees of ...
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What does it mean to be in the fast lane in California?
I don't think I've ever understood this.
I travel frequently across the State of California by car. And I often take the highway to get to many places.
One thing I don't understand is how fast ...
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Why are California freeway exits painted with disconnected shoulder lines?
On freeway exits on a recent road trip to California, I noticed the following paint markings:
The paint marking for the exit seems to disconnect in two locations from the main shoulder paint line, as ...
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making multiple week long back to back reservations for a hotel with the intention of canceling all but one of them
The premiere hotel in Yosemite is the Ahwahnee Hotel and, if you want to stay there in the summer, you generally need to book it a year in advance.
The premiere hike in Yosemite is Half Dome. The last ...
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do i need dinner reservations for the Ahwahnee if i'm staying there?
Quoting https://www.travelyosemite.com/dining/the-ahwahnee-dining-room/, "A waitlist is offered to non-hotel guests based upon availability". If it's offered to non-hotel guests then that ...
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Obtaining insulin in California as a foreign tourist
I plan to travel to California and stay more than one month.
I'm an insulin-dependant Diabetic. I am able to bring enough insulin with me to last the entire duration of my visit, but the issue is I'd ...
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Is this email for toll violations from CVM (Citations and Violations Management) a scam?
I got an email from CVM stating that I didn't pay a toll. I was told the bill was $106. When I logged onto their website there was an administrative fee attached to it of $50 making the total $156. ...
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Which EV roaming networks are important for rental EV travel in Washington, Oregon, and California?
I am going to rent an electric car in British Columbia, and take a brief road trip through Washington state (USA). Future trips might take me through Oregon and California. I do not own or use an ...
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Visiting Yosemite in December - Will car rentals provide me with snow chains?
I will spend some time in San Francisco in December and want to take the opportunity to visit the Yosemite National Park over the weekend. However I have read that there might be the need for tire ...
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Bike rental multi-destination California
Is it possible to rent a bike in California (SF ideally) and drop it off up north somewhere (Eureka ideally)?
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Foreign driver gets a ticket in my car
A German friend came to visit in L.A. He used my car and ran a red light. After he left the US, I received a letter with a ticket and fine. If I give the traffic dept. his name and address will they ...
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What does this street sign showing Japantown represent?
While driving in San Jose downtown in California, I saw the following street sign:
What does this street sign showing Japantown represent? I understand that it is pointing to the nearby Japantown but ...
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Does driving from Lee Vining to Fresno require a Yosemite Reservation?
I'm planning an RV trip from San Diego and we have RV Site reservations on the western Sierra, near Oakhurst.
There are many attractions we'd like to see on the Eastern side of the Sierra Nevada, so I'...
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California Covid-19 vaccination for non-resident non-citizen
Is it possible for a non-resident non-citizen to obtain a Covid-19 vaccination in California (June 2022)? If so how? I can see non-residents may not eligible for a free vaccination, but is possible to ...
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What do two fingers up mean on roads in California?
European driving in California here, some guy passed us on the right side on route 50 between Sacramento and Lake Tahoe (two lanes each way) and was very intently showing us this sign. What does it ...
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I am a dual citizen of United States and Mexico, can I use my Mexican license in california when visiting?
I am originally a US citizen that has moved to Mexico and gotten my dual citizenship. Around two years ago I've gotten a DUI and got my license suspended, I've completed my DUI classes and passed my ...
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Which left turn light do I follow in this California intersection?
I have been travelling in California recently, and in a sorta-rural area I came across a confusing left-turn lane traffic light setup.
It seems there is no left-turn light on the overhead pole ...
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How can I set up a covid test for re-entry into the USA from Italy?
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I will be flying LAX -> FRA -> VCE at the end of this coming week, and then back again a few weeks later.
My understanding from talking with another traveler is that I need to have a ...
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Bringing my video game on an international flight
I read the questions on this website about video games but I'm still confused, it is my first time dealing with this kind of stuff. I live in Brazil and I'm planning to fly to California - Los angeles....
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Why must hotel customers check out after a stay longer than a rather low number of days in the United States?
I was reading the policies of two hotels, one in California and one in Seattle. I was surprised to read that hotel customers must check out after 13 days at the hotel in Seattle and 4 weeks at the ...
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Are LA Metro buses currently free?
So far I've only taken one bus but I didn't see any fareboxes or places to tap the Tap card. I asked the driver if I need to tap the card but I only got the hand gesture which I interpreted as "...
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Can anyone identity this beach/overlook? (Pacific Coast Highway)
We watched the sunset here on August 5th 2009 and am struggling to find the location. I know it's between Hurricane Point and San Luis Obispo off the Pacific Coast Highway in California. Besides that ...
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Can I make a leisure trip to California (vacation) in the current covid-19 situation as of 2021, will my quarantine be monitored?
I am planning a vacation trip out of state from Boston, Massachusetts to California by air. I found a deal that will work around Presidents' Day but then there was this warning to check the California ...
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do you need to self quarantine if visiting san diego or los angeles?
Back in January visitors had to self quarantine for 14 days. Is that still the case?
The Regional Stay at Home order cited in the last SE question on the subject was lifted on Jan 25.
This would be a ...
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Does the United States Department of State issue any US record clearance letter?
I am a French citizen, US permanent resident, California resident, and currently located in California, US. I am applying for a visa: the visa application requires a letter of verification stating ...
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Applying for a visa requiring a US record clearance letter: is it faster to get it from the California DOJ (Department of Justice) or the FBI?
I am a French citizen, US permanent resident, California resident and currently located in California, US. I am applying for some visa: the visa application requires a letter of verification stating ...
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How do the Express Lanes in California know how many occupants a car using the express lane contains?
In this answer by Zach Lipton, it is mentioned that the price of using the express lane in California depends (mirror) on the number of occupants that the vehicle contains:
How do the Express Lanes ...
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Does the introduction of paid fast lane as replacement of the carpool lane increase or decrease the traffic speed? [closed]
I have noticed that on several (all?) highways in the Bay Area in California, US, carpool lanes are being replaced by paid fast lane (typically payable via FasTrak). This made me wonder: Does the ...
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Should I write anything in the "Type of License/Certification/Permit OR Working Title" field when requesting a record clearance for visa application?
I am a French citizen, US permanent resident, California resident and currently located in California, US. I am applying for some visa: the visa application requires a letter of verification stating ...
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Motel on Route 66 in California, 1963
Our family followed Route 66 to California in August 1963, and I'm trying to organize the few photos of the trip that I've found.
I believe we stayed at this motel, and that it was in California. ...
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Does Solvang, CA have Dutch roots?
I am Dutch and currently studying abroad in California. I heard several people (first in real life, and after I googled it, I saw some people online doing the same thing) refer to a Dutch town in ...
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Recommended sites around the San Diego convention center [closed]
I'll be in San Diego, CA (USA) for about 3 days next week and was wondering what are some of the recommended places to see in and around the San Diego convention center if I have maybe a day's time ...
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Caught speeding 111 Mph (179 km/h) in California. How can I settle the case with the court?
I was driving to Los Angeles from the Bay area, and was on a wonderful, straight road with no cars in sight. For whatever reason (doesn't matter) I was briefly speeding around 111mph (179 km/h), and ...
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Flying with recreational cannabis oil in California?
Can I bring a vape pen containing a cannabis oil cartridge in my carry-on bag on a flight within (departing & arriving) California? I don't have a medical card.
I realize that it is very likely ...
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Is it viable to drive a RV around California in winter?
I am planning a 10/11-day family trip in an RV this coming January (yes, winter!). Since we are a small team of four people, we are looking at the smallest RV possible, such as this one.
So far my ...
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What is "Resort-style living", "No Mello Roos" and "direct access garage"? [closed]
I read this description of a (rather expensive) house for sale in California, USA:
Resort-style living in Baker Ranch community with No Mello Roos. This turnkey The Rowe Plan 1X townhome was built in ...
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Where can I see ocean bioluminescence in coastal California?
I know that Newport Beach has truly spectacular bioluminescence. Are there other places on the coast of California where the phenomenon can be seen, particularly north of Newport Beach?
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10 day quarantine when Leaving California [closed]
are car travelers being asked to be '10-day quarantine' when entering California or when entering Nevada?
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At what stage of California's COVID-19 reopening is travel for tourism permitted? [closed]
This question is about what is permitted by health orders (rather than what is prudent based on personal risk assessment).
I understand there are four reopening stages defined statewide, but each ...
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Multiday parking in San Francisco
I'm taking a road trip round California, with a four night stay in San Francisco. I will have a rental car for the duration of my stay but don't want to drive in San Francisco, apart from arriving and ...
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Is camping still permitted in Zzyzx?
As far as I can tell, the springs there closed in 1974, and I can't see any accommodation still active in what is now basically an abandoned town. Is it legal to free camp there still, now that it's ...
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Are there any moving companies which can transport plants from CA to IL [closed]
I am planning to move from California to Illinois and while selecting the moving company to transport my belongings I have noticed that they mostly do not want to transport plants.
Unfortunately for ...
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Staying in Sunnyvale, visiting San Francisco 1 day. Which transport pass?
I would be staying in Sunnyvale and will go to SF for 1 day. Which transport pass would be the best ?
I am seeing that one needs Caltrain to go to SF back and forth, and inside SF there are MUNI and ...
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Exits from Black's beach in San Diego
If I go down to Black's beach here and go south (towards Ellen Browning Scripps Memorial Pier) along the ocean, how far can I go and where can I exit? I walked 15-20 minutes in the direction mentioned ...
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Turn on red with a traffic light at the right side of the street across in California
Suppose a car (drew in yellow) wants to turn right in this scenario where there is a traffic light at the right side of the street across (circled in blue). Can the driver turns right after stopping ...
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CA DMV: What happens once my temporary license expires?
I have a valid Indian Driving License. I went to the DMV and gave the written and they gave me a 60 day temporary license and asked me to give the behind the wheel driving test before it expires. ...
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After moving out of California [closed]
Just received a letter from Tollroads saying that the car I already sold a while ago in California has recently made 24 violations in Orange County and I need to pay $2000. But I had already moved to ...
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Car rental in California with no credit history
I do not have a credit card
I'm under 25 but older than 21
I do not have a credit history
I'm traveling to LGB airport and want to rent a car. They say there's no way to do that without a major ...
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Is America the Beautiful Pass sold at Cabrillo National Monument?
Here is a list of federal recreational areas where interagency passes are issued. It mentions Cabrillo National Monument. Here's a picture of Cabrillo National Monument Fee Station from Google Maps:
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What is "Premium Regional" fare for MTS Compass Card?
From this page (also this page):
Adult 1-Day Pass $6 /$12 Premium Regional
What does "Premium Regional" stand for, and how is the premium regional fare different from the standard fare?
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