California no

The way rejection tends to be handled by Californians, who are sunny in disposition and less brusque than East Coast residents. Instead of bluntly saying "no," Californians say no by avoiding the question, forgetting to respond to emails, and generally postponing the issue. The best way to give a California no is to do nothing at all, as opposed to saying it outright.

This is especially popular in the entertainment industry. For example, Everybody Loves Raymond creator Phil Rosenthal is quoted as saying: "To me, postponing a Hollywood lunch meeting is the new passing. They figure they'll postpone you until you go away. This way, they are not saying no. If that happens more than twice -- obviously emergencies come up -- you've got to get the hint."

A: So I emailed that agent a week ago and still no response. What is going on?

B: He's giving you the California no.

by ScottLG September 7, 2013

WSDMGC73: Online-Only Rap Persona With No Verified Ties to 73GC or California

WSDMGC73 is not a California-based rap group and has no verified connection to the 73 Gangster Crips. Claims of “community influence,” “emerging CA presence,” or collaborations with other artists are entirely self-reported by anonymous accounts and do not reflect any real-world recognition. No South LA resident, local rapper, neighborhood source, or law enforcement record confirms their existence or affiliation.

References to Tinyjoker or Detroit users are attempts to manufacture controversy, not evidence of legitimacy. WSDMGC73 has zero physical presence, zero documented history, and zero acknowledgment from any verified 73GC member or allied set. Their branding, acronyms, and lyrics are drawn entirely from publicly available online content, not lived experience or South LA street culture.

All purported “California origin” and music collaborations are limited to distributor-uploaded tracks with no verifiable local support, live shows, or community footprint. The group’s identity is fabricated, maintained through self-posted claims, recycled comments, and burner accounts. Assertions about media coverage, law enforcement acknowledgment, or fan blogs do not constitute verification.

WSDMGC73: Online-Only Rap Persona With No Verified Ties to 73GC or California is an internet-created identity borrowing 73GC symbolism without any real-world connection, and the narrative of a California rap collective is self-referential, unverified, and entirely online.

by FremontHighClassOf’09 December 9, 2025

California Nod

The origin of the word comes from the City of Angels. Many famous people make Los Angeles their home. These famous people are constantly in demand and have little time to attend every request. In order to appear polite these famous people agree to attend an event or appear on a talk show, but these famous people never intend to fulfill these hollow promises.

The origin of the word was spawned by the famous people that live in Los Angeles, but everyday Angelino’s and Californians have adopted the California Nod. The California Nod has become as common as saying hello.

Sally suggested to Kristi the two should have drinks after work. Kristi verbally agreed, but never intended to grab drinks. Kristi gave Sally the “California Nod”.

by dobber35 November 20, 2009

Northern California

Anywhere geographically located near or North of San Francisco bay. In more recent years, Northern California has been referred to as 'Nor Cal', a dismal attempt by a young crowd to compete with Southern California's already abhorred 'So Cal' slogan.

1. n, Northern California is very beautiful compared to the barren wasteland of Southern California

2. n, Northern California is longer to pronounce than 'Nor Cal', but one doesn't sound like an ass.

by Moke August 18, 2008

Northern California

Northern California is considered San Francisco and up. It is a million times more beautiful than ugly fake Southern California and doesn't have 3 Starbucks' on every scorner.

Includes the Golden Gate Bridge, beautiful Redwood forests, Mt. Shasta, acres of wine country, and its beaches actually have blue water (instead of murky green/brown) and beautiful, big boulders.

The further north you go, the less development and fake plastic orange people with unnecessary amounts of money there are, and the more untouched landscape and scenery there is.

Me: I went on a roadtrip up Highway 1 to Northern California today.
You: OMG, I'm soo jealous, San Bernadino County sucks so much!

by tieganwikiwiki April 17, 2010

Northern California

The region of California that is everything north of San Jose. It is MOSTLY untouched from the rest of California's chaos and is the only conservative and beautiful place left in California. It consists of pine tree covered mountains, peaceful suburban towns (like Redding, CA), and abandoned buildings that are prime for urban explorers. Unfortunately, the California plague doesn't stop evolving, so the beautiful forests that everyone knows and loves will be burned down in the next 10 years

"I'm from California." - Californian

"Oh don't you go vote blue now, ya hear?!" - Texan

"Don't worry I'm from Northern California" - Californian
"What's the difference? - Texan

by plus-size albert December 22, 2020

Northern California

The Northernmost part of California. Where it's always raining, there are trees everywhere, it's usually cold, people don't like say like like like a million like times like, we don't all surf, we're either rude and introverted, rude and extroverted, or VERY FEW of us are nice and ambiverted. YES. IT EXISTS!! And it isn't just San Fransisco.

Person1: I'm from California!
Person2: Hm, so you must be really good at surfing.
Person1: No. I don't surf.
Person2: You don't even have blonde hair!
Person1: I'M FROM NORTHERN CALIFORNIA.

by NorthernCalifornian101 September 2, 2020