Talk:California/GA2

GA Review
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Reviewer: Kavyansh.Singh (talk · contribs) 07:45, 4 March 2022 (UTC)

Comments
I am sorry, but I am "quick failing" the article as there are several issues which are significantly major to prevent this from becoming GA in present state:
 * The most significant issue here is sourcing of the article. Following are uncited sentences and paragraphs in the article:
 * Shortened forms of the state's name include CA, Cal, Cali, Calif, Califas, and US-CA.
 * The indigenous peoples of California included ... among the diverse groups.
 * After the Portolà expedition of 1769–70 ... which remain to this day.
 * The governor granted many square leagues ... in and surrounding California.
 * This revolt by American settlers served as a prelude to the later American military invasion of California and was closely coordinated with nearby American military commanders.
 * California was suddenly no longer a sparsely populated backwater, but seemingly overnight it had grown into a major population center.
 * with only a short break in 1862 ... and September 9 a state holiday.
 * However, due to the existence of a large contingent of pro-South sympathizers ... in the Central Valley and elsewhere. (three continuous paragraphs)
 * There were also massacres in which hundreds of indigenous people were killed.
 * To meet the population's needs ... of public education.
 * It is bordered by Oregon to the north, ... lie west of San Francisco. (six continuous paragraphs)
 * To the east of the Sierra Nevada ...in the United States.
 * Almost entire "Climate" section of 4 paragraphs. It should also be noted that there is a tag especially for "additional citations for verification."
 * California's large number of endemic species ... encroached on their habitat.
 * Entire "Rivers" section
 * Entire "Regions" section
 * First three paragraphs of "Culture" section
 * Entire "Mass media and entertainment" section
 * Almost entire "Sports" section
 * Chunks of "Education" section
 * In addition, several cities such as Oakland, Berkeley and Davis have declared themselves as nuclear-free zones.
 * Nearly all counties operate bus lines, and many cities operate their own city bus lines as well. Intercity bus travel is provided by Greyhound, Megabus, and Amtrak Thruway Motorcoach.
 * "Legislative branch" section
 * California's judiciary system is the largest in the United States&bsp;... house of the state legislature.
 * Entire "City and town governments" section
 * A special district, defined by California Government Code § 16271(d) as "any agency of the state for the local performance of governmental or proprietary functions within limited boundaries", provides a limited range of services within a defined geographic area. The geographic area of a special district can spread across multiple cities or counties, or could consist of only a portion of one. Most of California's special districts are single-purpose districts, and provide one service.
 * Chunks of "Ideology" section
 * Various footnotes
 * That is quite a lot!


 * The lead section to way too long. See MOS:LEADLENGTH
 * Various unreliable/less reliable references like: www.statista.com, statisticalatlas.com, reason.org, etc.
 * The prose at various places should be improved. Also, there are many one-lined paragraphs which should be merged.
 * The issues are enough for me to quick-fail, sorry.

– Kavyansh.Singh (talk) 08:33, 4 March 2022 (UTC)