Gas prices are too damn high, right? Right. California state governments wants to do something about it, right? Right. California has among the highest gas taxes, at 51.1 cents per gallon, in the country, right? Right. Imagine if gas prices could be slashed, immediately, 51.1 cents per gallon. That would help people, right? Right. States like…
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In last week’s column, K.M. had recently retired from her management job in Iowa and relocated to a retirement community in sunny Southern California. She’d given little thought about what she would do with her time: She finds pickleball, clubs and other activities in her complex less than satisfying. She asks, “How do I create…
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February was yet another rollercoaster of a month for California homeowners. Prices soared but sales volumes shrank and economic uncertainty — and mortgage rates — were on the rise. Have you been paying attention? To test your knowledge of the California market — or to simply refresh your memory — here’s a 10-question quiz that serves as…
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A great, or the great, philosopher of our times — in your face, easy to understand, and an artist? Why not. Because that’s what she is. Barbara Kruger, whose sans-serif words and sometimes images have loomed above Los Angeles since her mammoth flag mural at the opening of the Temporary Contemporary in 1990 — “Who…
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AMERICAN NINJA WARRIOR SUMMER CAMP ● Ages: 4-16 ● Dates: Multiple one-week sessions ● 7220 Hazard Ave., Westminster ● 657-400-9023 ● firestormultra.com Participants will learn parkour — which involves running, jumping, climbing and swinging from object to object in a special gym with a padded landing pit. Campers wait their turn for the trampoline during…
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AMPLIFY SLEEP AWAY CAMP ● Girls grades 3-12 ● Four two-week sessions, June 19-Aug. 13 ● 10820 Reeves Road, Ojai ● 805-699-5247 ● girlsrocksb.org This is a “school of rock” camp but so much more. Campers choose specialties of “tracks” that can include playing in a band but also involve other creative pursuits such as…
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ALISO VIEJO LIBRARY 1 Journey Aliso Viejo; 949-360-1730 Monday-Thursday: 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Friday-Saturday: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday: Closed ANAHEIM CENTRAL LIBRARY 500 W. Broadway; 714-765-1880 Monday-Friday: 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday: Closed For more information about special events this June & July check out www.anaheim.net/Facilities/Facility/Details/Central-Branch-Library-22 Related links Camps expect more ‘normal’ operations this year…
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A LITTLE DYNASTY CHINESE SCHOOL ● Ages: Pre-kindergarten through high school ● Dates: June 1-Aug. 19 ● 17072 Gillette Ave., Irvine; 9844 Research Drive, Irvine ● 949-509-0288 ● alittledynasty.com Conceived as “a virtual study abroad experience,” this full-day Mandarin-immersion camp combines hands-on STEAM projects and cultural activities while helping kids perfect their Chinese-language skills. Off-site…
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ABIDING SAVIOR SONSHINE DAY CAMP ● Ages: Preschool to sixth grade ● Dates: TBA ● 23262 El Toro Road, Lake Forest ● 949-837-4289 ● abidingsavior.com The camp presents creative and educational activities that explore nature, science, arts, self-esteem and more in a Christian atmosphere. Related links Camps expect more ‘normal’ operations this year What to…
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ANAHEIM SUMMER CAMPS ● Ages: 5-12 ● Dates: June 13-Aug. 12 ● Various locations in Anaheim ● 714-765-5155 ● anaheim.net The city offers camps to keep kids busy through the summer including CampVenture, a day camp of mixed activities and the O.A.K.S. nature camp inspired by Native American lifestyles. BREA SUMMER DAY CAMP ● Ages:…
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