California, the Land of Decadence, is formerly a member of the United States of America, but was kicked out of the union November 17, 2003. Even Mexico didn't want it. It is currently run by an evil robot dictator who has tried in the past to kill Sarah Connors. Everything in California causes cancer.
Currently, the president of California is constructing a barricade known as The Great Wall of Sacramento as a sign of his absolute power. The wall will extend east from San Jose through Stockton, then turn north to Sacramento in an attempt to disrupt the separatist movement.
The northern part of California, also known as Hippyland, has been engaging in demonstrations near Sacramento to try to break free of the fascist regime and become South Oregon. Canada has established an embassy in Yreka and has been sending candy to support the Hippy troops.
In February 2006, the Hippies scored a major victory against the southern regime in the Battle of Yuba City. The robot troops were forced back after they began to march north in an attempt to take the town of Weed. Inspired by the efforts, San Francisco residents began wearing flowers in their hair.