Author: CaliforniaNewsPress
By J.C. Thomas An intriguing characteristic of Las Vegas is its compulsion for constant reinvention while always keeping a tight grip on nostalgia. The city…
The Plaza Hotel and Casino in downtown Las Vegas (Photo courtesy of Plaza Hotel & Casino)
Mother’s Day is this Sunday, May 11, 2025, so it’s time to get clicking on a gift for your mom, your children’s mom, or any…
Of all the awesome American cities worth flying to from California, Atlanta, Georgia, is surely among the most enticing. One of the most visited cities…
Downtown Atlanta, Georgia (Photo by California News Press)
By J.C. Thomas Pismo Beach is the quintessential Central Coast beach town. Getaway perfection is found in Pismo’s setting, just off Highway 101, midway between…
Oceanfront lawn at the Cliffs Hotel and Spa in Pismo Beach (Photo by California News Press)
Whether you find holiday gift shopping to be a merry mission, a challenging chore or a bit of both, it always feels good to start…
By George Christopher Thomas Las Vegas has a legendary plethora of choices for entertainment and activities. One of the most universally appealing of them is…
By Cristina Bolis Napa Valley has always held a special allure for me, a land where rolling vineyards meet sun-soaked hills, and every sip of…
The Napa Valley Wine Train Photo by Cristina Bolis
Contemporary Southern California couldn’t be much further in time and space from the ancient civilizations of Greece, Rome and Etruria. However, at the Getty Villa…
A roundup of the biggest news stories in California this week… This July Was Death Valley’s Hottest Month in History Death Valley National Park experienced…
July, 2024 was the hottest month ever in Death Valley (Photo courtesy of NPS)
With vibrant and artsy Oakland as its urban hub, the East Bay is a fantastic destination for a family getaway. Adding to its appeal are…
A resident lion at Oakland Zoo (Photo by California News Press)
A roundup of the biggest news stories in California this week… Park Fire Grows into the Largest Wildfire in California This Year The Park Fire,…
Cal Fire photo of the Park Fire in Butte County, taken on July 25, 2024 (Photo by Cal Fire)