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Dive Into a World of Wonder at Birch AquariumFeatured

The end of the summer season is the perfect time to soak up the sun in La Jolla and explore the outdoors while also getting up close with some of the ocean’s most fascinating wonders, and Birch Aquarium is the perfect spot to dive into marine fun! Birch Aquarium is more than an aquarium, it’s the public outreach center for UC San Diego’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography, where guests can discover cutting-edge research driving the future of ocean discovery. Groundbreaking research comes to life through immersive exhibits, hands-on activities and unforgettable animal encounters, all set against sweeping views of the…

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Farm Fresh Adventures: Explore Lompoc’s Farms, Ranches and Rural ExperiencesFeatured

   Wide open skies. Working ranches. Land that’s been in families for generations.   Lompoc is waiting.   Here, lavender fields sprawl across the hills, wild horses move through protected grasslands, and family-run farms open their gates to share seasonal harvests.    Take a look at some of the region’s best farm and ranch tours.   SANTA RITA HILLS LAVENDER FARM   Nestled among the vineyards of the Sta. Rita Hills AVA, Santa Rita Hills Lavender Farm offers a sensory look at one of the region’s most distinctive crops. The setting alone invites pause, with rolling rows of lavender framed by coastal light and open sky. Beyond its visual appeal, the farm functions as a working…

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California Gold: How the Bold and the Beautiful Became L.A.’s Longest Love StoryFeatured

Something is mesmerizing about a world where the lighting is always perfect, the cheekbones are always sharp, and the primary source of conflict is whether one should marry the son or his father. This is the enduring reality of “The Bold and the Beautiful,” a daytime show that has been a staple on CBS for nearly 40 years. Their tally has surpassed 9,000 episodes, and there are approximately 25 million viewers in 50 countries (including the U.S.) who watch the show daily. Crowning it all, the show has amassed an astonishing collection of nearly 100 Daytime Emmy Awards. “The Bold…

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An evening of Hope and Heart at The Los Angeles Heart Ball  Featured

The American Heart Association’s annual event rallies support for the fight against heart disease and stroke    Community leaders, volunteers and survivors gathered for an evening of inspiration and purpose at the American Heart Association’s Los Angeles Heart Ball, held March 28 at The Langham Huntington in Pasadena. The event raised more than $1.7 million to advance the fight against the nation’s No. 1 killer, cardiovascular disease.   The Los Angeles Heart Ball marks the culmination of the year‑round Heart of LA campaign, which engages companies, civic leaders and individuals in the American Heart Association’s four pillars of work: Discovery, Advocacy, Access and Knowledge. Funds raised support the Association’s mission to build…

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Six Thoughtful Dining Destinations for a Beautiful Mother’s Day with Mom!Featured

FOR THE LOVE OF MOM: There is something beautifully simple about taking the woman who has fed everyone else for years and saying, this time, let someone feed you. Mother’s Day is the one day where the reservation is made, the table is set, and the only thing mom has to do is show up and order whatever she wants. No dishes, no planning, no asking what everyone else is in the mood for. Just a beautiful meal, the people she loves most sitting across from her, and a kitchen she didn’t have to cook in. This is her day. Make…

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