Actor Frank Stallone is lamenting what he sees as the downfall of California, claiming that the state has since become a “scary” and “filthy” place since he moved in the 1970s. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.

Frank Stallone is not a fan of the City of Angels. The 74-year-old actor, who hails from NYC, said Los Angeles, Calif., was once “sunny” with little crime — however it has since become a “scary” and “filthy” place.