5 Things to do on a Rainy SoCal Day
By Cristina Pimentel Rainy days are a rarity in Southern California, but when it rains, it pours. Californians mostly have sunny days and clear skies, but there’s nothing more beautiful than seeing a rainbow at the end of the rainstorm. Here are five things you can do on a rainy day. Make Hot Chocolate and Watch a Movie Have a nice cup of hot cocoa, sprinkle marshmallows on top and get cozy on your couch. Curl up in a...
RESCUECON
Bunny Yoga? Check. Cat Café? Purrfect. New Dog? You Bet! World class human speakers? We’ve got them too. The Oxnard Performing Arts Center (The PACC) presents RESCUECON, a convention like no other, where the human-animal bond takes center stage. Through visual and performing arts, hands-on workshops, talks by inspiring individuals, an artisan marketplace, and so much more, attendees will learn, play, explore, and, above all,...
Free Meal And Beverage For LAUSD Teachers
With LAUSD teachers on strike for the first time in 30 years, all Granville locations show their support for teachers by offering a free meal and beverage of choice (non-alcoholic) to teachers of the Los Angeles Unified School District. With the show of badge/school ID/credential, teachers can redeem this deal now at any Granville location. West Hollywood (8701 Beverly Boulevard, West Hollywood) Studio City (12345 Ventura Boulevard,...
Five Faves: Doughnuts to Donuts to Cronuts
Fried, flavored, layered, powdered, glazed, filled with fruit, topped with chocolate chips, bits of bacon and maple syrup — well, let’s just say the traditional doughnut has definitely been reimagined into some of the most amazing temptations to gratify the most demanding donut devotee. San Diego: Donut Bar “If I’m going to do donuts, I’m going to stop at nothing,” said Chef Santiago Campa when opening...
What’s New on Catalina Island
Consistently named one of the best island getaways by media outlets nationwide, Catalina Island, located just 22 miles off the Southern California coast, is a unique blend of laid back vibe, rich and historic past, features water and land activities to suit any taste and modern-day amenities and services for every budget. The island is constantly evolving to offer visitors the best experience, whether it’s to relax and rejuvenate or...
The Best Hikes in Los Angeles
By Benny Haddad As spring moves into summer, hiking season gears up into full swing. People come from around to enjoy our famed Mediterranean climate, and what better way to decompress and enjoy the sun than to hit the trails. Surrounding the bustling Los Angeles metropolitan area are a plethora of canyons, woodlands, and tall peaks with stunning vistas, and following this winter’s El Niño rains, they promise to be extra lush....