The Lovely and Luxurious L’Auberge Del Mar: A Review
By J.C. Thomas The seaside village of Del Mar, just north of San Diego, is surely one of the loveliest spots in all…
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Beachfront views from the private terrace of a cottage at Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort and Marina
Experience Endless Summer at Newport Dunes
By J.C. Thomas Newport Beach, one in a string of glorious beach towns along the coast of Orange County, has a reputation for…
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There’s Still Time for Pre-Snow Fun in Big Bear
By J.C. Thomas Many SoCal residents are eagerly awaiting the arrival of snow in Big Bear, whether it’s by nature or machine. But…
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Hotel Irvine – An Ideal Venue in Orange County’s Urban Hub
By J.C. Thomas Irvine is commonly characterized by the hundreds of corporate headquarters whose high-rise office buildings tower over the city’s neat and…
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Frank Lloyd Wright's Hollyhock House in Los Angeles. "Hollyhock House, FLW" by magicredshoes is licensed under CC BY-ND 2.0
Hollyhock House is California’s Newest UNESCO World Heritage Site
On Sunday, July 7, the World Heritage Committee inscribed the 20th century architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright as a cultural site on UNESCO’s…
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Get Ready for the Oxnard Salsa Festival!
26th Annual Oxnard Salsa Festival – A Weekend of Sizzling Music, Dance & Food OXNARD — Groove to hot Latin sounds and indulge…
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Beamers, Dreamers and Dads
The perfect gift for dear old Dad on his birthday just might be a morning visit to the BMW Performance Center in Thermal,…
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Whodunit? The Culprit is Hiding Among You…
By Ariel Johns What is it about murder mysteries that have us so intrigued? Is it solving the crime? Do we love meeting…
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6th Annual Ventura County Farm Day: Family-Friendly Weekend of Farms & Food
On Saturday, November 3, more than 20 Ventura County farms will open their doors and invite the public to experience a day of…
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Del Mar’s Fall Racing Festival Returns November 9 – December 2
Sixteen-day meet features free concerts, signature events and outstanding racing Successfully wrapping up its 79th summer racing season, the iconic Del Mar racetrack…
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An almost three-week old African elephant calf rests from his daily activities at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. The young male elephant, named Umzula-zuli, was born Aug. 12, 2018. San Diego Zoo
Baby Boom at San Diego Zoo Safari Park! Say Hello to the New Arrivals
SAN DIEGO — There’s been a late summer baby boom at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, eliciting lots of “oohs and aahs” from…
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Big Bear Lake Oktoberfest Expands to Nine Weekends
BIG BEAR LAKE – The 48th Annual Big Bear Lake Oktoberfest adds two additional dates and expands to nine weekends, now stretching into…
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