Unusual karst formations bestow great natural beauty upon the Southern Chinese city of Guilin By Roger Allnutt For many visitors to China it is the bustling cities of Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou together with man-made treasures like the Great Wall…
The River Li with karst formations in the background, in a misty atmosphere near Guilin, China
A roundup of the biggest news stories in California this week, including a coronavirus update and the latest from Sacramento…. Governor Signs Paid Sick Leave Bill Governor Gavin Newsom today signed SB 95, legislation to ensure access to up to…
California State Capitol Building in Sacramento, California
In one prized pocket of La Jolla are three glorious landmarks: Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve, Torrey Pines Golf Course, and the Lodge at Torrey Pines. By J.C. Thomas The Torrey pine tree (pinus torreyana), the rarest pine species in…
a brick patio and exterior wood of the Lodge at Torrey Pines with pine trees in the background
How a grassroots group of Sonoma County educators launched National Women’s History Month By J.C. Thomas For more than 40 years, March has been recognized in the United States as Women’s History Month. Throughout March, schools, cultural institutions and communities…
An empty classroom with desks facing a chalkboard with a vintage filter
A roundup of the biggest news stories in California this week, including a coronavirus update and the latest from Sacramento…. California Introduces Vaccine Equity Metric he Newsom Administration on Thursday announced that California will enact safety protocols and vaccine equity…
California State Capitol Building in Sacramento, California
Gutenberg Bible No. 36 was printed in Mainz, Germany, circa 1455 on Europe’s first moveable metal type printing press. Today it’s on public display at The Huntington in San Marino, California. By J.C. Thomas Historians estimate that on this day…
Open pages of a Gutenberg Bible on display at the Huntington in San Marino, California
A roundup of the biggest news stories in California this week, including a coronavirus update and the latest from Sacramento…. Legislators Introduce Bill to Guarantee Health Care as a Human Right for All Californians Today, Assembly Members Miguel Santiago (D-Los Angeles), Ash…
California State Capitol Building in Sacramento
Explore the exotic sights, sounds and scents of Cochin (a.k.a. Kochi), an ancient spice trading port and major modern city on India’s southwest coast By Roger Allnutt A group of nuns flutter around the famous Chinese fishing nets at the…
Tall mounted fishing nets appear like sails against the Arabian Sea and a grey sky in Cochin, India
Museums and cultural institutions play a vital role in Black History Month by connecting individuals and communities with educational, informative and celebratory programs. With most physical venues in California currently closed due to the pandemic, Black History Month exhibits for…
The entrance to the Black Power exhibition at the Oakland Museum of California
Island Packers, the official boat concessionaire to the Channel Islands National Park, with daily departures to the Channel Islands from Ventura Harbor Village, has now re-opened! The family-owned company founded in 1968 is once again offering daily trips to the Channel Islands National…
gray whale tail emerges from the Pacific waters on a whale watching excursion with Island Packers
Photo by Lottie Keenan, courtesy of Island Packers
A roundup of the biggest news stories in California this week, including a coronavirus update and the latest from Sacramento…. Californians Warned Against Super Bowl Parties The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and local authorities are urging Californians to…
California State Capitol Building in Sacramento, California
Whether your love is brand new or you’ve been together for decades, celebrating Valentine’s Day during a global pandemic is a new experience for everyone. The pressure’s off to plan a romantic night out, but a cozy night in is…
Pink and white graphic with hearts reading 2021 Valentine's Day Gift Guide