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Take in Yosemite views – by computer
Mon, 14 May 2012 13:52:00 -0700FRESNO – Just in time for spring snowmelt: a webcam pointed at one of Yosemite National Park's main attractions, the soaring 2,425-foot Yosemite Falls. The HD camera went live on North America's tallest fall Monday, allowing anyone with computer...
Baseball trip to San Diego like stealing home games
Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 -0700The Angels, Dodgers and Padres will gather at Petco Park next week to battle for the title of best baseball team in Southern California. The Padres' stadium in downtown San Diego will host the Dodgers for an afternoon game Wednesday and a night game...
One hundred years of flying to Catalina
Sun, 06 May 2012 12:01:00 -0700Catalina Island had been struggling to build its tourism for decades when a young aviator from Santa Ana took off from Newport Beach on May 10, 1912 and completed the longest over-water flight to date and becoming the first to land on water. Here's...
Bang for the buck in Las Vegas
Sat, 05 May 2012 20:49:00 -0700Some people hate Las Vegas, some can't live without it. Count me somewhere in between. I've visited many times over the past 20 years, both for work and pleasure, and never fail to enjoy myself. I try to visit during the twice-yearly retail sales in...
As a day trip, hooray for Hollywood
Fri, 04 May 2012 10:12:00 -0700The "entertainment capital of the world" continues to live up to its reputation as millions of people every year flock to see the home of American cinema. Get a little star-struck, give in to the cheesy photo ops, and have a great time – who knows,...
Glen Ivy has a dirty little secret: It's close
Fri, 20 Apr 2012 11:02:00 -0700A day trip to Glen Ivy Hot Springs feels like we've escaped to some tropical getaway, with a bath or bubbling spa around every palm tree. It's only when you see the Santa Ana Mountains rising in the distance that you remember you're in the Inland...
Day trips to Pixar-related sites in SoCal
Thu, 12 Apr 2012 18:38:00 -0700Since the 1995 release of "Toy Story," 12 Pixar animation studio films have captured the imaginations of young and young-at-heart viewers. Families can bring their favorite film to life at one of these local destinations. LOS ANGELES Pixar's first...
Salton Sea struggles to survive
Sun, 08 Apr 2012 20:16:00 -0700The Salton Sea is a unique and curious place. Don't go looking for crystal clear water, pristine beaches and lush green trees. But if you're interested in geology, evolution, bird watching or natural history, this salty accidental sea may be worth...
Baseball's colorful showman
Thu, 05 Apr 2012 11:54:00 -0700He sent a 3-foot-7 man up to bat, who walked because the opposing pitcher couldn't hit the diminutive strike zone. He hired a clown as a coach and allowed fans to vote live from the stands on what to do on plays on the field. He brought back White...
Celebrity photo exhibition opens at the Getty
Thu, 29 Mar 2012 09:15:00 -0700Herb Ritts, the Los Angeles-based photographer whose sometimes iconic shots helped shape the careers of actors, artists and supermodels alike will be the focus of a retrospective at the J. Paul Getty Museum at the Getty Center, The exhibition will...
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