2026 Valentine’s Day Gift Guide
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 […]
2025 “Made in California” Holiday Gift Guide
Happy holidays! It’s high time to start gift shopping and crossing those names off your list. In most of California, the season looks a little different from those typical wintry scenes you see on your greetings cards, wrapping paper and Hallmark Channel movies. But it’s no less merry and even more bright thanks to our […]
2025 Mother’s Day Gift Guide
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 other special mother figure in your life. Here are some great gift ideas with wide appeal, sure to be appreciated by mothers of all ages and interests. Many of them […]
The Celebration of Christmas: A Biblical Perspective
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 the Christmas tree and Santa Claus bringing gifts to them, but true Christians celebrate Christ’s birth. For the former, Christmas is a worldwide celebration of the biblical event of Jesus’ […]
2024 Holiday Gift Guide
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 checking names off your list. It’s even better when your gift purchases are thoughtful, original and more likely than not to be gladly received. Give yourself some bonus points (and […]
At Fontainebleau Las Vegas, a Captivating Culinary Adventure Awaits
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 going out to eat and embracing options for the finest of fine dining. Getting dressed up, feeling a little formal and dedicating an evening to a world-class restaurant can be […]
My Legacy Experience on the Napa Valley Wine Train
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 wine tells a story. Recently, I had the pleasure of experiencing the Napa Valley Wine Train’s Legacy Experience, a journey that not only delighted my palate but also nourished my […]
Museum Monday: The Getty Villa Museum, Pacific Palisades
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 Museum in Pacific Palisades, a stone’s throw from Malibu, these distinct cultures come together in a splendid showcase of classical art and architecture. The lavish Getty Villa, a precise recreation […]
Here’s a Story About Johnny Cash, a Wildfire, the FBI and Endangered California Condors
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 on both the pop and country charts. He had moved with his first wife, Vivian Liberto, and their four daughters, to a hilltop mansion in Casitas Springs. The unincorporated community […]
A Comprehensive Guide to California’s 20 Remarkable National Forests
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 national forests in California, which protect a whopping 20.8 million acres of federal land. The Golden State comes second only to Alaska in national forest acreage. California’s national forests cover […]
What is California’s Favorite Hot Dog Style?
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 with an individual’s own free choice among limitless condiments and toppings, is always the most fitting food for the Fourth of July. Its essential character transcends a hot dog’s ingredients, […]
The Ultimate Summer-in-California Bucket List
(+ 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 that the sunniest season has to offer. In California, we’re spoiled with incredible opportunities for outdoor fun, from beach days to mountain hikes, and sometimes just a nice neighborhood stroll. […]