By J.C. Thomas If you have never considered Oakland as a travel destination, may I suggest you think again? National Geographic Traveler recently named Oakland one of the “28 Best Places to Visit in the World for 2019.” The world.…
The view from the Waterfront Hotel on Jack London Square, Oakland.
A weekly round-up of the biggest news in California politics…. Feinstein and Barnes developing legislation to protect California and Montana communities from wildfires: Senator Feinstein, with Senator Steve Daines (R-Mont.) are developing bipartisan legislation to protect communities from wildfires. The…
By Ariel Johns We all know someone who has been impacted by it – no matter their race, age, sex or income bracket. It’s a topic that no one wants to discuss. It tests families and destroys relationships. Cancer is…
The "California Dreaming to Conquer Cancer" block party hosted by Concern at the Paramount Studios backlot. Photo by Ariel Johns.
By Roger Allnutt It has been 10 years since I visited Cambodia, the “Kingdom’ of Wonder” and although there have been improvements since that time the majority of inhabitants of the country are still desperately poor. In the capital Phnom…
The Silver Pagoda at the Royal Palace in Phnom Penh. By Roger Allnutt
By Susan Partovi I met “Carrie” while making rounds at the Los Angeles County women’s jail with a group of mental health professionals. A woman in her mid-50s, she had no clue what day it was. Naked and thin, Carrie…
A weekly round-up of the biggest news in California politics…. Massive Chevron oil spill near Bakersfield is revealed to the public: A massive spill at a Chevron oil field in Kern County has dumped close to 800,000 gallons of oil…
Oakland: The Bay Area Instagram crowd is going nuts over the 90s, as the “90’s Experience” nostalgia-heavy pop-up opened on Jack London Square last week. Experience the greatest hits of the 1990s across all media in this 6,000-square-foot ode to…
The Music Center's Dance DTLA and Rendering of the Plaza, courtesy of The Music Center; Los Angeles Master Chorale's Big Sing, photo credit Jamie Pham.
By J.C. Thomas A first-time family visit to St. George, Utah feels like you’ve been let in on a not-so-well-kept secret. Entertaining kids away from home without sacrificing enjoyment for yourself tends to be a challenge – but not in…
A dilophosaurus greets visitors to the St. George Dinosaur Discovery Site at Johnson Farm in southwest Utah (Photo by California News Press)
A Tribute to the Legends Behind Rock Aid Armenia By Rachel Melikian Thirty years ago, members from some of the world’s biggest rock bands, including Queen, Pink Floyd, Rush, Black Sabbath and Deep Purple, came together in the historic Metropolis…
A weekly round-up of the biggest news in California politics…. Officials employ efforts to protect communities from planned ICE raids statewide: Elected officials across California have responded to President Trump’s threat to begin ICE deportation sweeps across the nation starting…
The perfect gift for dear old Dad on his birthday just might be a morning visit to the BMW Performance Center in Thermal, California By George Christopher Thomas COACHELLA VALLEY, CA – If you are looking for the ideal gift…
By Ariel Johns Since opening its doors on May 25, 1964, the Hilton San Francisco Union Square has welcomed convention goers, families, professionals, tourists and such celebrities as Lucille Ball, John Wayne and the king himself, Elvis Presley. Located in…