Museum Monday: La Brea Tar Pits, Los Angeles
“Visit the only Ice Age fossil site in the world that’s being actively excavated in the middle of a city!” This very niche, very cool claim to uniqueness could only be an invitation to the La Brea Tar Pits and Museum in Los Angeles. Part of the Natural History Museums of Los Angeles County, La […]
Weekly News Roundup for Friday, September, 23rd, 2022
A roundup of the biggest news stories in California this week… Inflation Relief Checks are Coming Soon California will begin issuing “Middle Class Tax Refund” payments to California taxpayers starting in October, 2022. Some Californians will see payments of up to $1,050 hit their accounts within the next two weeks. To receive a payment, you […]
It’s the First Day of Fall! Here are Some of the Best California Crops of the Season
In the Northern Hemisphere, today is the Fall Equinox, or Autumn Equinox if you prefer (it does sound nicer). In most parts of California, the four seasons are not dramatically distinct, but there are some more subtle changes to note as we officially enter fall. Mornings and evenings are a bit cooler, there’s some Halloween […]
Seven Wonderful Reasons to Visit Flagstaff, Arizona
Flagstaff, Arizona, has long been known as the “City of Seven Wonders,” referencing its proximity to an enviable number of natural treasures. The small city in Northern Arizona sits at 7,000 feet above sea level, surrounded by aspen and pine forest at the base of the San Francisco Peaks. It represents a totally different version […]
Museum Monday: Real Bodies at Bally’s, Las Vegas
Outside of studying anatomy or working in the medical field, there are few opportunities to see the real inner workings of the human body. We can learn about the ways in which our bodies work, view diagrams and imagine what it all looks like inside. We might feel our muscles ache or our tummy rumble, […]
These Six Species Were Saved From Extinction in California
Are you, perchance, suffering from increasing existential dread over the climate crisis? Have you lost all faith in humanity to save our own species from annihilation? It might be helpful to review some of the non-human species inhabiting California that – through human efforts – have been saved from extinction. As a bonus feel-good factor, […]
How to Be the Savviest Tourist in San Francisco
Combine tourist-friendly deals to get the most out of your San Francisco sightseeing experience By J.C. Thomas When you’re visiting an extremely popular tourist destination like San Francisco, it’s common to want to reject the title of “tourist.” This is especially true for Californians heading to San Francisco for the umpteenth time. You prefer to […]
Presidio Tunnel Tops is San Francisco’s Outstanding New Attraction
Think you’ve seen all of San Francisco? Think again! The just-opened Presidio Tunnel Tops adds an amazing new asset to the city’s visitor- and local-friendly lineup. San Francisco’s newest park – the 14-acre Presidio Tunnel Tops – opened to the public on July 17, 2022. New national park land, built over the tops of the […]
Indulge Your Senses in Santa Barbara at La Playa Inn
By Jon Bogart Life’s daily demands propel our minds to wander, as we zoom in and out of computer screens and traffic tie-ups, to a time and place where we can unwind and rejuvenate. A laid-back vibe, fresh ocean air, a taste of the Mediterranean beauty and climate , with shopping, entertainment and dining options to […]
Hitching a Ride on a Stagecoach in Paso Robles
Looking for fun things to do for the whole family in Paso Robles? You’ll never forget the unique experience of a stagecoach ride and ranch tour and at Harris Stage Lines. By J.C. Thomas The stagecoach has a prominent place in the western imagination, familiar from countless movies and TV shows, the Wells Fargo logo […]
This Mother’s Day, Run for a Cause!
There’s still time to sign up for a fun 5K – 10K run/walk at Woodley Park in Van Nuys, California this Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 7th, 2022. The Pace Run for a Cause event is a fundraiser to empower the work of Pace, which promotes a more inclusive world for individuals with autism. Pace also […]
OPINION: An Enigma of Gold, Water, Oil, and the Armenian Genocide, plus the 2020 Artsakh War
By Rachel Melikian We would like to know what the reason for committing genocide is, whether it’s about the oil or the gold, or it’s about Noah’s Ark that landed on Mount Ararat after the Great Flood in the Armenian Highland, or perhaps it’s about Jesus Christ and the first Christian nation. World, we need […]