Facing a ‘climate apocalypse,’ Californians are meh on plan to phase out gas cars
In September 2020, California was burning. Deadly wildfires scorched a record-breaking swath of the state. Californians suffered from…
Sand City earns pro-housing designation on Monterey Peninsula
Sand City recognized as pro-housing jurisdiction by California SAND CITY, Calif. — Sand City, a small community on…
El Niño is back: What ‘very strong’ pattern looks like for California
It’s been a little over a month since El Niño arrived, and California may be in for a…
Don’t let summer pass by without trying one of these amazing hot dogs
There’s just something very American about hot dogs. Is there another dish that consumers routinely devour despite scientific…
Permanent daylight saving time may be coming to California
The scourge of changing our clocks twice a year, including the ones in our cars and microwaves, could…
A sculpture of a giant naked woman goes on sale in San Francisco. Bring a crane
For sale in San Francisco: A 45-foot-tall metal sculpture of a naked woman. Her name is R-Evolution. Her…
Cheap, exciting and surprising pools in Los Angeles
I once found relief from a brutal L.A. heatwave by sneaking into a chic hotel pool. I bought…
San Gregorio nude beach to become part of public state park
For decades, beachgoers at San Gregorio Ranch — a privately owned stretch of coastline in San Mateo County…
Free parking at Fryman Canyon is over and hikers are stomping mad
Usually, on warm Sunday afternoons, I would circle the jam-packed parking lot at the base of Fryman Canyon…
They invented the ‘perfect car’ for L.A. drivers. Here’s why we never got it
Los Angeles was buzzing 50 years ago over what backers insisted was the perfect vehicle for our car-dependent…
Newsom signs SB 168: Creating instant rebates for EV buyers
First time electric car buyers in California could soon save thousands right at the dealership. Governor Newsom just…
Beachgoers, beware: Your giant shade canopy might be illegal
Nothing soothes the soul quite like the sun and sand — and, for some people, a giant shade…