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Third Woman in Ole Miss Monkey Video Reportedly Expelled, Cut Off by Friends as Family Seeks $20K

Sara Whitehead, the third woman in the viral Ole Miss monkey video, has reportedly been expelled from the university and dropped by her former friends. Now, her family is seeking $20,000 to fly her back to California, with her alleged uncle claiming the other two women in the video have turned against her as the fallout continues.

California · 16h
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This 1930s Fisherman's Cottage in Santa Cruz Once Served as a 'Dirty Harry' Film Set — Now, It's Been Reimagined for Contemporary Coastal Living

Chroma design studio and McGriff Architects layered this iconic weekend retreat with fine craftsmanship, plenty of local lore and painterly shades of blue

Santa Cruz, CA · 3d

Chowhound

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The Fiber-Rich Vegetable That Once Started A War Between Farmers And The Mafia

Organized crime set its sights on this unique vegetable loaded with fiber, leading to a long and violent conflict with the farmers who grew it.

New York, NY · 3d

TravelHost

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Multiyear Road Closure Hits Major California Desert Preserve

The 42-mile NPS project begins this month, cutting off access to popular dunes.

Southern California, CA · 3d

Bakersfield Now

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El Niño Triggered California Tornado Outbreak?

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — In November 44 years ago, California saw its largest single-day tornado outbreak, with 7 confirmed twisters touching down in the east, west, and in L.A. Less than 4 months later, another destructive tornado tore through Los Angeles. In 1982, a huge El Niño was brewing....

California · 5h

wanderingcalifornia.com

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California Missions Road Trip: 21-Mission Itinerary

A California missions road trip is the oldest road trip in the state. Between 1769 and 1823, 21 Spanish missions were built along El Camino Real, the Royal Road, from San Diego to Sonoma — about a day’s journey, roughly 30 miles, apart. Today you can drive the whole chain in seven days, visiting the oldest building in San Francisco, the largest mission church in California, the chapel where Junípero Serra is buried, and the site of the Bear Flag Revolt.

California · 13h

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Holiday Art Festival is Nov. 21-22 in Aromas

This year’s traditional Holiday Art Festival will be hosted by the Aromas Hills Artisans Nov. 21-22 from 10am-4pm in the Aromas Grange. The 100-year-old plus building will be open to the public and filled with handmade art for sale. The Aromas Grange is located at 361 Rose Ave. in...

Aromas, CA · 1d

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Monterey County Veterans Day Parade returns to Salinas this Wednesday

MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County Veterans Day Parade will return to Oldtown Salinas on Wednesday, Nov. 11, for its 15th annual celebration, with organizers anticipating the largest turnout in the event’s history. This year’s parade will feature retired U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Sam Daniels, 93, as grand...

Monterey County, CA · 2d

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2026 Southern California PGA Section Award Winners

The Southern California PGA Section is honoring a distinguished group of PGA Professionals whose leadership, dedication and service have made a lasting impact on the game and their communities. This year’s Section Award winners represent excellence in the profession and a commitment to supporting fellow professionals and growing golf throughout Southern California. Wood Ranch Golf Club will host the SCPGA Presidents Dinner, where the honorees will be celebrated for their accomplishments and contributions to the game.

California · 10h

The Desert Sun

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Free National Park entry, other deals for Veterans Day in California

Veterans Day is the next federal holiday , on Nov. 11, so many federal and state buildings and services will be closed, but National Parks will be free. See which in California you can visit. California has nine national parks scattered across the state, so there are plenty of options for Veterans Day travelers, no matter where they are. Along with free entry to national parks, some businesses, such as restaurants and stores, will offer discounts to current and retired military members. Which National Parks will be free? There are nine national parks across California for people to visit during Veterans Day. Channel Islands- island chain off the coast of Ventura Death Valley- Death Valley in California and Nevada Joshua Tree- Twentynine Palms Lassen Volcanic- Mineral Pinnacles- Paicines Redwood- Del Norte and Humboldt counties Sequoia- southern Sierra Nevada in Tulare and Fresno counties Kings Canyon- southern Sierra Nevada in Tulare and Fresno counties Yosemite- Sierra Nevada Is the post office open on Veterans Day? No, post offices will be closed on Veterans Day, and mail will not be delivered because of the federal holiday. Are banks open on Veterans Day? Brick-and-mortar locations of Bank of America, PNC, Capital One, Wells

California · 1d

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Chuck Billy Memoir ‘Holding My Breath’ Arrives Today

The Chuck Billy memoir is officially out — and the Testament frontman is spending release week in California, signing books and telling the whole story. The Chuck Billy memoir Holding My Breath: The Two Testaments of Chuck Billy arrives today, Tuesday, November 10, from Permuted Press. On the eve of release, the Testament frontman took the book to a TalkShopLive livestream on Monday night, November 9, at 8:30 PM ET — watch and order signed copies here. The California celebration follows the appearances we previewed in our California shows roundup.

California · 2d

The Week

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Book reviews: ‘The Rush: California Gold, the Civil War, and the Making of the Modern World’ and ‘Redemption: Faith, Justice, and Sisterhood on Death Row’

Nathaniel Philbrick's fascinating deep dive into California's gold rush, and Lawrence Wright details a relationship between nuns and women on death row

California · 1d

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These 8 Gorgeous Movie Palaces In California Are Straight Out Of A Dream

Ready to find the most breathtaking movie palaces in California?. These 8 historic theaters offer old-school glamour and unforgettable big-screen experiences!. 1. Alameda Theatre & Cineplex (Alameda) There are some places that make you stop walking and just stare, and the Alameda Theatre is absolutely one of those places. That...

California · 4d

Country Herald

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California Christmas Movie Contest: Win $2,500 by Dec. 6

Los Angeles, San Diego and Bay Area residents could win cash for watching Christmas movies.

California · 2d

myfamilytravels.com

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California Bookstore Founded in 1894 Found a New Owner After a Two-Year Search to Save Its Legacy

Founded in 1894, a California bookstore survived more than a century of change before facing an uncertain future. In 2024, its longtime owner announced plans to sell, hoping to find someone who would preserve the independent business and its history. The search lasted two years before a new owner finally...

Pasadena, CA · 5d

Literary Hub

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Watching The Librarians With Librarians During Banned Books Week

On Tuesday, Oct. 6, in the middle of Banned Books Week, three intrepid high school seniors—Laird Bowser, Alec Thomsen, and Devin Protti—spearheaded a sold-out benefit screening of the 2025 documentary The Librarians in Santa Cruz, California. In collaboration with Bookshop Santa Cruz, the Humanities Institute at UC Santa Cruz, and Santa Cruz Public Libraries, their efforts raised $5,248 for the purchasing of banned and challenged books for Santa Cruz City school libraries.

Santa Cruz, CA · 3d

Times of San Diego

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New book wrestles with University of California’s role in making college accessible

This story was originally published by EdSource. Journalist and author Miriam Pawel, known for her histories of Cesar Chavez, the United Farmworkers and the Brown political dynasty, turns to another California institution in her latest book: the University of California. Her book, “California Dreams: The Making and Remaking of the...

California · 2d

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Betrayal: 18 "secret" treaties between the U.S. and California tribes went unratified and hidden for 50 years

It was an outrage kept hidden for 50 years. Documents that revealed the sad story of broken promises in America’s treatment of California’s tribal nations. Today on KVPR’s Central Valley Roots, the story of 18 unratified treaties, hidden for years by the U.S. Senate. The year was...

California · 3d