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Weekly Roundup for Friday, March 6th, 2026

Yellow wildflowers blanket the slopes around Jubilee Pass at Death Valley National Park
A wildflower superbloom at Jubilee Pass in Death Valley National Park in 2005. (Photo credit: NPS)

A roundup of the top stories in California this week, plus links to some good reads for your weekend.  Supreme Court allows California schools to out trans students On Monday, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of religious parents who challenged California state policies barring public-school teachers from outing trans students to their parents. California […]

Places to Stay: The Windsor Court Hotel, New Orleans, Louisiana

Entrance courtyard at the Windsor Hotel New Orleans

By J.C. Thomas New Orleans is one of the world’s most enticing vacation destinations thanks to its totally unique heritage and culture. Formative years as a French, and briefly Spanish, colony shaped the sights and sounds of the city so profoundly that it seems any sense of generic Anglo-American-ness simply cannot, will not, take root. […]

2026 Valentine’s Day Gift Guide

graphic with hearts and gift ideas for 2026 Valentine's Day Gift Guide by California News Press

You didn’t forget that Valentine’s Day is coming up soon, did you? While there are always last-minute flowers and chocolates available, we suggest choosing one of these thoughtful and unique Valentine’s Day gift ideas for your sweetheart. (All prices, details and availability are subject to change.) Glass Coin of Ephesos Brooch $78 from the Getty […]

Places to Stay: Hotel St. Pierre, New Orleans, Louisiana

collage of interior and exterior shots of Hotel St. Pierre in New Orleans, Louisiana

By J.C. Thomas There are some vacation destinations for which any decent hotel will do. You just need a clean, comfortable room in a convenient location. New Orleans, especially the French Quarter, is not one of those destinations. This is a singular place of magic and idiosyncrasy, where anything bland or unremarkable simply will not […]

Museum Monday: Moab Giants, Moab, Utah

giant T-rex replicas with a red backdrop on the Dinosaur Trail at Moab Giants in Moab, Utah
T-rexes guard the Dinosaur Trail at Moab Giants just outside Moab, Utah (Photo by California News Press)

As a popular southwest tourist destination, Moab, Utah, is best known for its proximity to Arches and Canyonlands national parks. Its red-rock desert landscape, cut through by the Colorado River, is also a spectacular playground for all kinds of outdoor adventures such as mountain biking, off-roading and thrilling jet boat rides. But there’s a whole […]

Weekly Roundup for Friday January 9th, 2026

view of the Monterey Bay coastline from Pacific Grove on a sunny day

A roundup of the top stories in California this week, plus links to some good reads for your weekend.  Governor gives final State of the State address Governor Newsom gave his final State of the State address at a joint session of the California Legislature on Thursday. In his final year as governor, Newsom celebrated […]

A versatile weekend itinerary for art, food & fun in San Francisco

Bay views from a hilltop in San Francisco

By J.C. Thomas San Francisco is such an exceptional destination that crafting a weekend itinerary can pose a real challenge. There are so many iconic things to see, do and eat in the city, and a one-night stay can only be stretched so far. Embrace the challenge, though, and the reward will be two days […]

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