Kids don’t generally get to tell the grown-ups what to do, but with Story Pirates, it’s not only encouraged – it’s absolutely imperative. The bi-coastal multi-media company Story Pirates has produced a children’s podcast, TV show, several children’s books, music albums and a live tour that has at times featured big-name actors, comedians, writers and…
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The allure is there — lower priced flights, hotels, smaller crowds. These conditions enticed us to Spain for winter break. My fiancé Megan and I just can’t resist the call for a travel adventure, but still remain cautious regarding COVID-19 guidelines. Our ultimate goal was to road trip Spain’s various cities, enjoy the architecture, food…
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If you tune into any classic rock station today, you’re bound to hear Chicago’s Danny Seraphine. Seraphine, a founding member and the original drummer of Chicago, contributed to many of the band’s hits such as “25 or 6 to 4,” “Saturday in the Park,” and “Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?” Those tracks…
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A memorial service for Huntington Beach Police Officer Nicholas Vella, killed in a helicopter crash on Feb. 19, is planned for Tuesday, March 8, at the Honda Center in Anaheim, and the city has set up a live stream for the public to view, authorities said. The service, scheduled for 10 a.m., is not open…
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BERKELEY — A group of residents that successfully challenged the University of California, Berkeley to limit its undergraduate enrollment offered to allow 1,000 additional students in the upcoming academic year, but the university declined, saying the decision isn’t up to “a small group of litigants.” Save Berkeley Neighborhoods said in a statement that it would…
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It’s been two years since Disneyland visitors have been able to hug Winnie the Pooh, high five Chip and Dale or strike a royal pose with Cinderella as Disney characters continue to maintain a safe physical distance amid the COVID-19 pandemic. But that could change at the Anaheim theme park as Disneyland Paris and the…
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The LA-based apparel brand Rails has opened its third U.S. store at Fashion Island. Rails has opened its third U.S. store at Fashion Island. The Newport Beach store joins flagship openings in New York, San Francisco, London and Paris. (Courtesy of Rails and ALLEN@ALLENLINGPHOTOGRAPHY.COM) The Newport Beach storefront joins flagship open in New York, San…
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The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County rose 5.4 cents to $5.429 today, its 29th record in 31 days. The average price rose 9.5 cents Saturday and 12.8 cents Sunday, its second-largest increase since July 14, 2015, according to figures from the AAA and Oil Price Information Service.…
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Headbangers rejoice, the gods of metal are slipping on the leather and spikes again to celebrate a milestone anniversary. Judas Priest is back on the road for the band’s “50 Heavy Metal Years” tour, which brings them to the Shrine in Los Angeles on Tuesday, March 15, after delaying the tour two years because of…
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Susan Jaffe, Kaiser Health News An increasing number of employers over the past decade have used the federal government’s Medicare Advantage program as an alternative to their existing retiree health plans and traditional Medicare coverage — a deal that, experts say, saves money but one that could also disrupt health care for retirees. Employers and…
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