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Bizarre laws in California that could get you into trouble
States throughout the country have strange laws you may have never heard of before.
In California, you’ll want to maintain appropriate language on the mini-golf course to remain a law-abiding citizen.
Take a look at a handful of California laws that may seem a bit bizarre.
If you’re playing a game of mini-golf in Long Beach, keep your language appropriate for children. A law in the city prohibits swearing. (iStock)
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- No swearing on the mini-golf course
- No kite flying over 10 feet
- No moth hunting
- Peacocks have the right of way
1. No swearing on the mini-golf course
If you’re in Long Beach, avoid the mini-golf course if cursing gets the best of you.
In Long Beach, city law prohibits cursing on the mini-golf course.
So, if you get frustrated on the course, keep things family-friendly and come up with some other terms to mutter instead.
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2. No kite flying over 10 feet
If you are spending a nice day outdoors with a kite in Walnut, California, make sure to avoid letting the string stretch too far.
Kites are typically flown at heights far higher than 10 feet.
In Walnut, Calif., kites must be flown under 10 feet in the air. (iStock)
The highest altitude for a single kite flown was a whopping 16,009 feet, according to Guinness World Records. This record was achieved by Robert Moore in Australia Sept. 23, 2014.
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The reason for this interesting low kite flying law isn’t exactly clear, but it could be for safety reasons, or to keep the town’s aesthetic maintained, according to One Legal.
3. No moth hunting
If you’re in Los Angeles, leave the moths alone.
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Moths are attracted to light and heat, leaving them most often found gathering around outdoor light sources, such as streetlamps.
In the city, hunting moths gathered under streetlamps is against the law.
4. Peacocks have the right of way
You’ve surely heard of pedestrians having the right away, but what about peacocks?
Peacocks have the right of way in Arcadia, California.
Stop for peacocks in Arcadia because they have the right of way. (iStock)
Peacocks are common in the city, so make sure to stop for the vibrant birds when they are making their way across the road.
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If you see a peacock in Arcadia, don’t offer it any food because that’s strictly prohibited in the city and comes with a hefty $1,000 fine, according to Arcadia.gov.
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Rep. Kevin Kiley announces run in California’s redrawn 6th Congressional District
Congressman Kevin Kiley has announced his plan to run in California’s newly redrawn 6th district.
In a statement on Monday, Rep. Kiley revealed he had considered running in the 5th District – which could have set up a possible showdown between two current Republican officeholders.
“It’s true that I was fully prepared to run in the new 5th, having tested the waters and with polls showing a favorable outlook in a “safe” district. But doing what’s easy and what’s right are often not the same,” Kiley stated.
Kiley currently represents California’s 3rd district, which originally comprised counties making up much of the back spine of the state.
As of the Prop. 50 redistricting push, the 3rd district was redrawn for the 2026 midterm election to lean toward the Democratic Party – with those eastern spine of California counties lopped off and more of Sacramento County, including Rancho Cordova, added.
California’s new 6th district is now comprised of Rocklin, Roseville, Citrus Heights, much of North and East Sacramento, and the city of West Sacramento. Democratic Rep. Ami Bera currently represents the district, but will be running for the new 3rd district in 2026.
Other declared candidates for the 6th district include Democrats Lauren Babb Thomlinson, Thien Ho, Richard Pan, Kindra Pring, Tyler Vandenberg, and Republicans Christine Bish, Craig DeLuz, and Raymond Riehle.
Kiley was first elected to the House in 2022 and was reelected in 2024.
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Preliminary magnitude 3.3 earthquake strikes near San Ramon, USGS says
SAN RAMON, Calif. (KGO) — An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 3.4 struck near San Ramon at 11:21 p.m. Sunday, the U.S. Geological Survey said.
USGS said the tremor was about 8.4 km in depth.
According to the Geological Survey, people typically report feeling earthquakes larger than about magnitude 2.5.
The closer to the surface an earthquake occurs, the more ground shaking and potential damage it will cause.
No injuries have been reported.
This is the latest quake in San Ramon, which has seen multiple strings of tremors in the past several months.
Bay City News contributed to this report.
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More SoCal rallies for and against military action in Iran expected on Sunday and Monday
LOS ANGELES (KABC) — Worshippers across Los Angeles were met with an increased law enforcement presence on Sunday as police and sheriff’s deputies stepped up patrols outside mosques, synagogues and cultural landmarks following the strikes on Iran.
Local officials said there are no credible threats to Southern California, but the Los Angeles Police Department and the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department heightened visibility as a precaution to ensure communities stay safe.
More demonstrations tied to the attack on Iran are expected Sunday and Monday. Several protests were held across Southern California on Saturday.
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While Iranian-Americans celebrated in Westwood, protesters gathered in downtown Los Angeles to oppose the Trump administration’s attacks against Iran.
While some groups gathered in downtown Los Angeles to protest the strikes, others assembled in Westwood to celebrate “the fall of the Ayotollah,” according to organizers.
Authorities said they will continue monitoring events as the region prepares for additional gatherings in the days ahead.
This is a developing story. This article will continue to be updated as more information becomes available.
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