California

Learn about Scientology history and controversies in California, home to Gold Base, Scientology's heavily-guarded desert compound, and Scientology's prominent centers in Los Angeles, including the Celebrity Centre, the Advanced Org Los Angeles (AOLA), and the American Saint Hill Organization (ASHO).

California in the News

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December 20, 2005Cruise Studied Scientology At Secret Desert Compound Long before Cruise jumped onto talk-show host Oprah Winfrey's couch or blasted Brooke Shields for taking antidepressants, the Hollywood star undertook intensive study and counseling at the compound in the late 1980s and early 1990s, the Los Angeles Times reported Saturday, citing present and former Scientologists.

California in the News

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September 24, 1982Judge Places L. Ron Hubbard's Documents under Court Control California Superior Court Judge John Cole issues order that 21 boxes of L. Ron Hubbard's personal documents held by Gerry Armstrong will be placed under the control of the county clerk.