Star Gazing
By Jean Strauber, Travel Editor Last week I took a trip to the Palomar Observatory with a group from Los Angeles Valley College. The trip was arranged through Good Times…
What Are The Galapagos Islands?
The Galapagos Archipelago is a cluster of some 13 volcanic islands and associated islets and rocks located just under the equator, about 600 miles (1000km) west of Ecuador in South…
One Island, Five National Parks, It’s Time To Visit The Big Island
Hawai‘i, the Big Island is home not only to that famous national park with its erupting volcano, but also two national historical parks, a national historic site and a national…
Redfish Coastal Cusine, Port Orford, Oregon
Opened in Summer 2010, Redfish offers affordable french-inspired coastal cuisine and drink in a modern, casual, and original setting with one of the most spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean…
This Weekend is “Carmageddon”!
Watch a Special Message from Mayor Antonio R. Villaraigosa on the I-405 Closure on Metro’s website. The closure of the I-405 between the U.S. 101 and the I-10 will begin…
Mayor Villaraigosa Releases Video Urging Angelenos to Use I-405 Closure As Opportunity to Explore Local Neighborhoods and Businesses
Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa this morning released a video in English and Spanish urging Los Angeles area residents to make this weekend’s closure of the I-405 an opportunity to…
Mulholland Bridge Demolition Will be a Meticulous not a Vegas-style Implosion
Contractors for the I-405 Sepulveda Pass Improvements Project are planning a precise, carefully orchestrated ballet of workers and machinery to demolish half of the Mulholland Bridge the weekend of July…
405 Closure Tips for Success
As the closure of the I-405 freeway approaches, we wanted to make sure that businesses located in the Los Angeles metropolitan area are preparing for the closure. Possible preparations for…
Destination Of The Week 5-9-11
Las Fuentes Inn, Palm Springs Las Fuentes Inn & Gardens is located in the quiet Araby area of south Palm Springs, just a short, easy drive from the Palm Springs…
Princess Cruises Passengers Connect with Travelers with New Facebook Section
SANTA CLARITA, CA — Princess Cruises has debuted a new Princess Roll Call section on its Facebook page enabling passengers on each sailing to connect with each other before and…