NorCal

Before fall approaches, we can show our appreciation to nearby beaches by participating in beach cleanups on the coast. Not only is this a great service to the environment, but it’s also a great way to get outside and meet others passionate about preserving the environment.

Over the weekend, I drove from my Central Valley town to sunny southern California. I knew it was going to be an experience because I was going to be alone and it was my first time driving there. Did everything go according to plan? No. Was it a turbulent time? Yes. I want to impart some wisdom from my 300-mile, five-hourlong drive to anyone planning to make a cross-state trip.

Here's a quiz to find out if your style lines up with the hipsters of Silicon Valley or the sunburned bros of Venice Beach. 

In the spirit of all this California pride, we want to pay homage to some of the most striking NorCal destinations this Golden State has to offer.

NorCal slang and SoCal slang are like spoons and forks — both accomplishing a great deal alone, but together, satiating the Californian tongue.

The idea of living so far from home is completely new (and very scary) territory for me. I had it easier than most incoming freshmen at UC Berkeley: I grew up only an hour away.

I began to question why I had equated my home with the word “hellhole” and fear and sorrow permeated my heart as I realized the life I had known would no longer exist in the capacity I had been accustomed to.

Cholita Linda, a local favorite, blesses the Bay Area with Chef Vanessa Chavez’s tasty concoctions, from fish tacos to agua frescas.

We at the Clog want to help you feel less guilty about binge-watching by helping you find shows that are somewhat relevant to your summer lives.

NorCal is great, but sometimes you just want to take in the splendid SoCal sun and forget about Berkeley. So, have you packed your bags to LA yet?