Santa Monica Place is stepping into fall with a brand-new event series: Weekly Western Wednesday, kicking off September 3 and running through October 29, 2025. The free, open-air experience invites the community to enjoy high-energy line dancing classes every Wednesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Center Plaza. No boots? No problem. Guests […]
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One of the best Southern California weekend road trip destinations has to be Big Bear Lake. Whether you’re heading up for Oktoberfest, soaking in summer sunshine at Pine Knot Marina, or carving through fresh powder at Snow Summit, it’s a year-round playground—and one of my favorite places in the world. On my recent press trip
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Just over six months after the January wildfires, the City of Los Angeles has announced two new executive actions aimed at expediting the rebuilding process in Pacific Palisades. Emergency Executive Order 8 expands the streamlined permitting process to include single-family home projects that exceed 110% of their original size, in line with California Governor Gavin
Six months after the Palisades Fire — one of the most significant natural disasters in California history — the City of Los Angeles provided a progress update on its recovery efforts and outlined priorities for continued rebuilding. To date, over 3,450 residential properties in the City of L.A. — nearly 80% of those affected —
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The California Wine Festival returns to its coastal hometown of Santa Barbara for two unforgettable days of wine, gourmet bites and seaside celebration on Friday, July 18 and Saturday, July 19, 2025. Set against the stunning backdrop of the Pacific Ocean, this hallmark summer experience brings together wine lovers and epicureans for a sun-soaked weekend
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This summer, Big Bear Lake just turned up the volume on fun. Picture this: a massive inflatable playground floating in the middle of the lake, just off Pine Knot Marina. It’s slippery, bouncy, mildly chaotic, and totally amazing. Basically, it’s like starring in your own episode of Wipeout—minus the cameras and bruised ego. Operated by
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Visit Laguna Beach announces the return of Passport to the Arts, an exclusive summer offering that invites art lovers to immerse themselves in Laguna Beach’s vibrant creative community. For $29, Passport holders will gain one-time entry to three of the summer’s most anticipated art festivals: Art-A-Fair, Festival of Arts and Sawdust Art Festival. In addition
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We’ve been raising our steins at Big Bear Oktoberfest for years, and now the rest of the country is finally catching on to the magic of this mountain paradise! USA TODAY’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards just named Big Bear Lake the #1 Lake in the U.S. — and it gets even better: it also placed
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Big Bear Lake is basking in the glories of a late winter storm that dumped over two feet of fresh snow. The fresh powder added and extra layer to Big Bear Snow Play’s solid 3-to-10 foot snow base. This comes at an opportune time for parents who are seeking a fun-filled spring break escape with
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Mayor Karen Bass announced that the “Do Not Drink” notice in the Palisades will be lifted tomorrow, Friday, March 7, as she continues to lead the recovery effort in the Palisades months ahead of expectations. Mayor Bass also highlighted progress and emphasized the City’s commitment to expediting the rebuilding process and getting families back home
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Snow arrived in Big Bear just in time for Valentine’s Day. Snow and romance go hand in hand in Big Bear Lake, and the resort town is prepping for an ardent atmosphere ideal for a romantic getaway for couples. In addition to the snow-covered mountains that resemble a sugar-coated treat, the first 100 couples that
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Mayor Karen Bass released the following information regarding access to the Palisades. Access to the Palisades will remain restricted to residents and authorized personnel only. Checkpoints will be in place – access passes will be required. Law enforcement and the National Guard will be deployed to keep the Palisades safe. The location to obtain access
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From Christmas tree lightings to visits with Santa Claus, here are the top events and festivities in Santa Monica and Long Beach this month. Santa Monica Place Holiday Highlights Pet Photos with Santa | December 11 & 12, 4 – 7 p.m. | Capture adorable holiday moments with your furry friend. Cats and dogs are welcome (leashes
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Avelo Airlines (pronounced UH-VELL-O) has now inaugurated exclusive nonstop service from Ontario to the Bay Area’s most convenient airport – the Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport (STS). Avelo offers nonstop service between Ontario International Airport (ONT) and Sonoma County with twice weekly service on Thursdays and Sunday utilizing Boeing Next-Generation 737 aircraft. “We are
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Don’t miss out on Southern California’s most beloved art event of the year! With closing day for the 2024 Festival of Arts and Pageant of the Masters fast approaching, some of the season’s most anticipated events are yet to come, making for a thrilling final week of art, music, and entertainment. Discover breathtaking artwork by
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California ranks number 1 in the country for most Olympic medalists and number 10 for medalists per 1 million people, according to data by NoDepositRewards.com. A total of 45 Olympic medalists came from California, making it number one in the country. California also leads in medalists per capita: It produces a total of 1.15 Olympic medalists per
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Big Bear Lake Maifest is giving folks the opportunity to purchase general admission tickets at 50% off to its kickoff event on Saturday, May 18. This presale offer is only available for purchase during a 48-hour window from Tuesday, April 16 at 2 p.m. to Thursday, April 18 at 2 p.m. During this presale window ticket prices
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Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass today announced the latest Inside Safe operation in Koreatown. The operation addressed a longstanding encampment in Robert F. Kennedy Inspiration Park next to Robert F. Kennedy Community Schools. Through this effort, more than 30 Angelenos were moved off the streets and brought inside. “Today we brought people who were living in
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