Cooler weather, vibrant foliage, pumpkin everything – fall is hard to beat. In much of the U.S., it’s the Goldilocks season: not too hot, not too cold. You’ll also find smaller crowds and better ...

Senior quarterback Neven Ristic accounted for five touchdowns, and  High’s football team beat visiting Seaside 44-27 in the teams’ Pacific Coast Athletic League Santa Lucia ...

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Check out community events around New Mexico from October 3 to 9. Albuquerque New Mexico Albuquerque Notices 🔶Presbyterian Hospital opens renovated pediatric unit – Presbyterian Hospital has ...

Each year, Bishop Ranch’s restaurants and breweries up their seasonal game with holiday beers and cocktails, while coffee and hot chocolate can be found at the center’s cafes, including Philz and ...

As the Los Angeles area continues to see cooler-than-normal temperatures, gusty winds are forecast to blow through Santa Barbara, Ventura and Los Angeles counties Friday afternoon into Saturday.

Happenings Temple Beth El Aptos dedicated a new Holocaust memorial on Sept. 7 at Home of Peace Cemetery in Santa Cruz. Local artist Peter Hanson crafted the vast monument using […] ...

A huge fire broke out at Chevron’s oil refinery in El Segundo on Thursday night, sending massive orange flames into the sky and plumes of smoke into the surrounding area. Officials said there there ...

Investopedia and Travel + Leisure identified six U.S. towns with fewer than 5,000 residents where retirees can find affordability, serenity, and a close-knit community culture.

JoAnn and Richard Wallenstein own the Lavender Bee Farm where JoAnn grew up. JoAnn’s parents bought the property in 1947 shortly after she was born. “My mom and dad raised all their own products like ...

A city councilman is calling on the state's top cop to probe the controversial Santa Ana police union's spending.

Starting November 1, Santa Cruz County will require masks in acute care facilities due to rising respiratory viruses, with the mandate lasting until March 31.