Gutenberg Bible No. 36 was printed in Mainz, Germany, circa 1455 on Europe’s first moveable metal type printing press. Today it’s on public display at…
Open pages of a Gutenberg Bible on display at the Huntington in San Marino, California
Museums and cultural institutions play a vital role in Black History Month by connecting individuals and communities with educational, informative and celebratory programs. With most…
The entrance to the Black Power exhibition at the Oakland Museum of California
Island Packers, the official boat concessionaire to the Channel Islands National Park, with daily departures to the Channel Islands from Ventura Harbor Village, has now re-opened! The family-owned…
gray whale tail emerges from the Pacific waters on a whale watching excursion with Island Packers
Photo by Lottie Keenan, courtesy of Island Packers
Whether your love is brand new or you’ve been together for decades, celebrating Valentine’s Day during a global pandemic is a new experience for everyone.…
Pink and white graphic with hearts reading 2021 Valentine's Day Gift Guide
By Rachel Melikian Dedicated on the first anniversary of the death of Kobe Bryant, are my thoughts from 2020. “RIP KOBE” flash LA Metro buses’…
Kobe Bryant jersey
Introducing an award-winning ginger-extract cocktail mix that’s delicious in cocktails, mocktails, many tasty dishes and desserts By Jon Bogart The changing landscape of the dining…
rows of green ginger plants stretch to the horizon at the Elixir G ginger plantation in Hawaii
The Elixir G ginger plantation in Hawaii (Photo courtesy of Bill Tocantins)
Dungeness crab season in California is officially underway. The season usually begins in December, but 2020 saw a delay to protect migrating whales and some…
The sign at Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco featuring a ship's wheel design and Dungeness crab motif
Green goddess dressing might seem like a contemporary creation, given trending desires for photogenic fresh foods packed with a full herb garden’s worth of greenery.…
a plate with fresh herbs, mayonnaise, tarragon vinegar and anchovies, ingredients fora green goddess dressing recipe
It’s a brand-new year, but it’s hard to get excited about it when we’re still stuck at home for the foreseeable future. One way to…
embroidery hoops with embroidered fabric and colored floss bundles
The mid-20th century was a boomtime for burgers, with Southern California emerging as an epicenter of fast-food innovation. In concert with the region’s car culture,…
Two double double cheeseburgers wrapped in paper from In N Out, one of Southern California's best burger chains
Staying close to home for so much of the year has inspired a new level of appreciation for our home state. Why not show your…
Graphic with leaves and berries plus text saying 2020 Holiday Gift Guide, Part V: California Love
Delightful delicacies always make excellent gifts, especially when they’re all dressed up for the holidays in a fancy package. Gourmet gifts are a great choice…
Graphic with text reading 2020 Holiday Gift Guide Part IV: Gourmet Gifts