A roundup of the biggest news stories in California this week, including a coronavirus update and the latest from Sacramento…. Golden State Stimulus Budget Proposal Would Give $600 to Low-Income Californians Californians who received the state’s Earned Income Tax Credit…
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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 inspire a feeling of novelty and switch up your old routine is to experiment with…
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, hamburger joints featuring drive-thrus, speedy walk-up windows, and drive-in service from roller-skated carhops sprang up…
Two double double cheeseburgers wrapped in paper from In N Out, one of Southern California's best burger chains
California’s Stay at Home Order is still in place. Please enjoy our travel content but remember to recreate responsibly and only in your local area. At the time of publication, outdoor areas of Mount San Jacinto State Park and Wilderness…
A man show-shoes under pine trees at Mount San Jacinto State Park
A roundup of the biggest news stories in California this week, including signs of hope amid the worsening coronavirus crisis. Governor Launches “Vaccinate All 58 Campaign” as Vaccines Arrive in California On December 13, following its independent review of the…
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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 friends and family some California love with these delightful Golden State-themed gifts? (Prices are subject…
Graphic with leaves and berries plus text saying 2020 Holiday Gift Guide, Part V: California Love
A roundup of the biggest news stories in California this week, including coronavirus news and the latest from Sacramento.   Majority of Californians Under Regional Stay-at-Home Orders The regional stay-at-home order announced on December 3 is now in effect in three…
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The first thing to know about the Walt Disney Family Museum, which occupies a prime spot in the Presidio of San Francisco, is that it’s not affiliated with the Walt Disney Company. The museum was founded by Diane Disney Miller,…
A recreated vintage drawing desk with multiple sketches at the Walt Disney Family Museum in San Francisco
By Roger Allnutt There is a distinctly English feel about Vancouver. The mild climate produces a lush greenness, which combined with a love of flowers transforms the city into a floral showpiece. Vancouver is surrounded by water, yet Grouse Mountain which…
A large wooden carved sculpture by Bill Read at the Museum of Anthropology in Vancouver, BC, Canada
A sculpture by Bill Read at the Museum of Anthropology in Vancouver, BC, Canada
Californians are facing the holidays under new lockdown orders as coronavirus cases continue to rise. Wildfires are hitting Southern California once more. Thank you to our first responders, health care workers and other essential workers. Here’s the latest news from…
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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 for hard-to-buy-for family members and friends, and they might also alleviate concerns about needless consumption…
Graphic with text reading 2020 Holiday Gift Guide Part IV: Gourmet Gifts
We at California News Press hope you had a safe yet enjoyable Thanksgiving. If you took a much-needed break from the news cycle, here’s a roundup of statewide happenings you might have missed…. Los Angeles County Bans Outdoor Dining, Announces…
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