California is weird—and full of contradictions. On the one hand, California as a country would have the world’s fifth-largest economy. On the other hand, state Senate leader Toni G. Atkins is doing her best to diminish that wealth by pushing a campaign to ban fossil fuels. Despite the drama, a 2017 WalletHub survey concludes that 12 of the 20 happiest American cities are in California. Maybe it’s because California is home to an endless expanse of spiritual retreats—a booming enlightenment industry.

Source: Wall Street Journal December 16, 2018 20:26 UTC