15.05.2008 06:00 If summer turns your thoughts toward planting a garden, Sonoma's Russian River Rose Company specializes in roses that do well in Northern California, and they offer many roses that can...
15.05.2008 06:00 Many Californians have never heard of Lake County, much less visited it, but we're here to tell you that it's one of the most laid-back, relaxing places we've been in...
13.05.2008 14:00 Infineon Raceway between San Francisco and Sonoma is a world-class racing venue, attracting big NASCAR races and other top events, but every June, it sponsors an event that's a bit...
10.05.2008 06:00 After the winter rains end, the grass on California hillsides turns a golden color that intensifies in the late afternoon, giving credence to the theory that California's nickname "The Golden...
08.05.2008 12:00 On California's Santa Cruz Island in Channel Islands National Park, some baby eagles are putting on their own webcam reality show this spring. Right now, they're four weeks old and...
08.05.2008 12:00 If you plan to travel to Yosemite this summer, discover what's open, where to keep cool and the best picnic spots (with no crowds!). We even know where to find...
08.05.2008 12:00 One of the pleasures of living in California is taking in a summer outdoor concert, and if your summer travel plans take you near one, it's a great way to...
06.05.2008 10:00 To tell you about this, I have to be sure you know what a Segway is. The "human transporter" as it's called is a two-wheeled contraption that looks a little...
03.05.2008 03:00 A relative newcomer to the California public market scene, Napa's Oxbow Public Market, Napa is another step in downtown Napa's revival. Tenants include many local favorites such as Taylor's Automatic...
01.05.2008 07:00 When I think of things I like best about San Francisco, the Ferry Building immediately springs to mind. When I sublet an apartment in the city, it was the destination...
29.04.2008 12:00 Since 1917, there's been an open air market in this location which is now smack in the middle of downtown LA. You'll find lots of inexpensive (and yummy-smelling) food at...
26.04.2008 02:00 Yosemite's venerable Ahwahnee Hotel hosts three signature events each year: Vintners' Holidays (wine tasting), Bracebridge Dinner (Old-fashioned Christmas celebration) and Chefs' Holidays (cooking demonstrations and dinner). Dates for 2008/2009 have been...
24.04.2008 09:00 If you're a jazz music lover, it's not too early to start thinking about the Monterey Jazz Festival, either. It's held on the third weekend of September, but tickets are...
22.04.2008 20:00 For the baby boomer generation, American Graffiti may be the classic coming-of-age film, as its tag line: "Where were you in '62?" attests. It's a California product all the way,...
22.04.2008 20:00 If you want to get seats for this summer's Pageant of the Masters in Laguna Beach, act fast. The best seats are already sold out for performances starting in July...
19.04.2008 11:00 If you're looking for wildflowers or just a pretty hike, Hite Cove Trail. is one of the most spectacular places in the Sierras this time of year. Our Hite Cove...
17.04.2008 20:00 If you're looking for the showiest rhodendron blooms, the beauties at Mendocino's Coast Botanical Garden are ready for their closeups in April and May. It's well worth a trip....
14.04.2008 14:00 You don't have to head for the countryside to find nice flowers this spring. We captured a few of the blossoms at the San Francisco's Strybing Aboretum for you to...
11.04.2008 21:00 Just in time for planning your California summer vacation, we've just finished a new, seven-part California Vacation Planner. Sign up to receive it by e-mail or read it online to...
10.04.2008 05:00 Don't pack your bags just yet, but be on the lookout for a new attraction at Disney's California Adventure this summer. It's called Toy Story Mania! Riders will wear 3-D glasses,...