The long work of demolishing the now-defunct Gerald Desmond Bridge will begin in early May, the Port of Long Beach announced Friday, Feb. 25. The iconic bridge’s main span will be the first to go, with the dsimanting and removal set to take place from 6 a.m. May 7 to 6 a.m. May 9, the…
Read more
If the Miami Dolphins are going to turn it around offensively under coach Mike McDaniel, it’ll have to start with the offensive line play. Despite general manager Chris Grier’s efforts, exhausting a series of early draft picks on offensive linemen throughout the three years he was tied to ex-coach Brian Flores, it has remained a…
Read more
Think San Juan Capistrano, and what comes to mind? Swallows. Father Junipero Serra and the mission’s bells. The domed Kiichas homes of the Acjachemen. Maybe the San Juan Creek. Now, if those elements could be distilled into a singular image, one that could capture the ethos of the community’s rich history, what would it look…
Read more
Casino Insider is a weekly newsletter with all the best bets for food, entertainment and fun at Southern California’s casinos. It’s delivered to your inbox on Thursdays. Subscribe now. Charlotte Caffey, Belinda Carlisle, Kathy Valentine, Gina Schock and Jane Wiedlin of The Go-Go’s perform onstage during the 36th Annual Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction…
Read more
I’ve been making Julia Child’s onion soup recipe for decades, a foolproof concoction topped with bread and gratinéed cheese. The addition of dry white vermouth makes it over-the-top delicious; Julia goes one step further, adding a little cognac to the mix just before the final heating to gratinee the cheese. I like to riff on…
Read more
Welcome (back) aboard the Mickey & Friends and Pixar Pals tram. Guests who missed those familiar words may have rejoiced when tram service resumed on Feb. 23, once again transporting them from Mickey & Friends and Pixar Pals parking structures to the park gates. However, the comeback was particularly sweet for longtime resort transportation and…
Read more
You can fly to France to say bonjour to Mickey Mouse and dine on ratatouille with Remy at Disneyland Paris for hundreds of dollars less than it costs for a week of fun at Disneyland — all without the help of any pixie dust. Visiting Disneyland for a week in June is more expensive than…
Read more
The next time you visit Main Street, U.S.A., at Disneyland park, look up above the Fortuosity Shop and you may spy a familiar name on a new window: Dave Smith, who founded the Walt Disney Archives in 1970 and served as its chief archivist for decades. On Monday, Jan. 24, 2022, the window was revealed…
Read more
On Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 13, cast members from across the Disneyland Resort shared the stage for a special shoutout during the “Postseason NFL Countdown” on ESPN. Disney Ambassador Nataly Guzman hyped up her fellow cast members to get them game day ready, and cast members shared what this moment meant for them. “Who else…
Read more
Ray Banales usually takes the same route home after his late-night custodial shifts at the Disneyland Resort. But on Sept. 16, 2021, his drive on the 5 Freeway took an unexpected turn. Ray spotted a car swerve out of control across the middle lanes before coming to a stop, facing northbound. His heart racing, Ray…
Read more
