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Wine tasting in Paso is world class now. If you make the polgrimage, I recommend adding Sensorio, a dramatic light display spread out over many acres. Be sure to go when its good and dark. They have food and drinks too, so you can choose to make an evening of it. #Paso Robles...

I was just in Napa a couple of weeks ago, and seeing the Pickett Fire burn through nearly 7,000 acres really hits hard. Calistoga is such a peaceful spot, and now it's under evacuation with hundreds of homes threatened. It's a harsh reminder that even dream destinations can come...

Just back from a weekend in Anaheim and I’m convinced, Disneyland really does have some unique perks that Disney World just can’t match. For one, everything’s walkable. You can hop between Disneyland and California Adventure in just a few minutes without dealing with buses or...

Heads up if you’re headed to Avila Beach, CA the Highway 101 interchange at Avila Beach Drive is shut down for 40 days starting August 18 through September 26. The county is building a new roundabout to reduce congestion and improve safety. Detours are in place via San Luis Bay...

If you've ever driven Highway 99 near Madera, you've probably seen the legendary spot Where the Palm Meets the Pine the symbolic dividing line between NorCal and SoCal. These two quirky trees in the median have stirred debate, inspired music, and become low-key local...

I was shocked to read about the recent incident south of Sierra Brooks a woman found dead at a remote campsite with no amenities, and an “incoherent” man arrested nearby. Authorities are calling it a homicide and have taken 36-year-old Jesse James Dallmann into custody on...

Las Vegas tourism is taking a noticeable hit, and California might be partly to blame. Visitor numbers are down, especially from SoCal, a region that usually drives huge weekend traffic via I-15 and flights. Between California’s high gas prices, job market issues, and the steep...

If you’re heading to the California coast soon, here’s a heads-up: a 3.6-ft tsunami wave hit Crescent City after that massive 8.8 quake off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula. Most of the West Coast from British Columbia to Mexico, is still under advisory. Authorities are urging folks...