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…
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OPINION – By Rachel Melikian Both Christians and non-Christians celebrate Christmas around the world; the latter celebrate secular and commercial aspects, focusing solely on decorating…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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By J.C. Thomas By mid-1965, the singer-songwriter Johnny Cash had become a huge star – a prolific, genre-spanning artist with a series of big hits…
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The National Forest Foundation has declared July 8 to 14, 2024, as National Forest Week. It’s a great opportunity to learn more about the 20…
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Is there any item of food more American than the hot dog? The unique style of sausage, served in its custom companion bun and adorned…
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(+ a free printable “Summertime in California” bingo card!) School’s out and summer is officially here, so it’s time to get outdoors and enjoy all…
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Massive, majestic birds of prey including eagles, falcons, condors and hawks are among the most remarkable creatures in California. Watching them fly, hunt and nest…
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Father’s Day is coming up fast on Sunday, June 16th, 2024, so it’s time to pick out a gift for Dad! If you’re struggling to…
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