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| BOOKS   By Larry Parsons   Deep into three of the best books I've read, I came across a tight description of how someone like me fits into the vast story told by celebrated California historian Kevin Starr. I'm what Starr terms a "native-born boomer," one who was born in the state’s post-World War II surge of population to parents who, too, were native [...]

PICTURED: 2022 CHANNEL ISLANDS HARBOR FINE ARTS FESTIVAL | Saturday, July 9, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. More than 40 artists will display original artwork in all mediums of fine art and

PICTURED: VENTURA COUNTY GREEK FESTIVAL | June 24-26. The 43rd festival that celebrates all things Greek! It starts on Friday, June 24, at 5 p.m. with Greek Happier Hour followed

The Los Angeles County Fair turns 100 this year. Considering all the ways the fair has entertained, informed and marketed to Angelenos over the past 100 years, here is a glimpse of a few rare attractions that have lit up local imaginations over the last century.

Among the designer shops, glamorous hotels, and recognizable restaurants is Beverly Hills’ public art—something I never would have noticed while behind the wheel.

The Abernathy family of Kansas City was prominent and prosperous. James and Helen Abernathy joined Palm Springs society and their activities regularly made the paper.

When it comes to the outdoors, California just about has it all. From mountains, beaches and deserts to national parks and wineries—the list could go on—planners have an abundance of magnificent backdrops to choose from to host unforgettable outdoor events.   And there’s no wrong time to plan. One of California’s biggest draws is undoubtedly its climate, Mediterranean-like in most parts of the state with warm, dry summers and mild winters. With the pandemic creating a higher demand for ...

When it comes to the outdoors, California just about has it all. From mountains, beaches and deserts to national parks and wineries—the list could go on—planners have an abundance of magnificent backdrops to choose from to host unforgettable outdoor events.   And there’s no wrong time to plan. One of California’s biggest draws is undoubtedly its climate, Mediterranean-like in most parts of the state with warm, dry summers and mild winters. With the pandemic creating a higher demand for ...

Laguna Art Museum has changed the date of its in-person auction to March 5 for the organization’s 40th annual California Cool Art Auction.

Notre Dame's famous, 132-foot Jesus is actually from Minnesota and many other locations. But the hardworking "detail guy" who made it happen was from Cold Spring.