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Supermodel Tyra Banks Makes Surprise Visit to Sonoma Plaza Restaurant

Supermodel, actress, and TV producer Tyra Banks brought a touch of glamour to Sonoma County this week with a surprise visit to Sonoma Plaza. According to Sonoma Magazine, the America’s Next Top Model creator dined at Mozaik, a global cuisine restaurant owned by Miranda Ives. Banks enjoyed the spot’s signature sticky ribs and mashed potatoes, while her party sampled everything from Kashmiri tacos to Thai green curry.

Sonoma, CA · 1d

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Michelin Is Bringing Its First U.S. Wine Ratings To Napa Valley

Travelers planning a trip to Napa Valley will soon have another way to decide which wineries deserve a spot on their itinerary. The Michelin Guide announced November 6 that it will reveal its first U.S. wine selection on April 23, 2027, focusing on the Northern California region. The debut will also mark the first time its new Michelin Grapes distinctions have been awarded outside Europe.

Napa Valley, CA · 1d
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A Guillotine, a Ballet and Champagne Through Iron Bars at Jordan Vineyard & Winery’s Halloween Party

Guests arrived by carriage shuttle and were handed glasses of Jordan Cuvée through iron bars. From there, the French Revolution only intensified. Jordan Vineyard & Winery transformed its Alexander Valley estate near downtown Healdsburg into “Le Château Jordan” on October 24 for its annual Halloween party, this year themed around the French Revolution. Trade partners, sommeliers and friends of the winery arrived in costume, many as members of the royal court or the revolutionaries who overthrew it.

Healdsburg, CA · 1d
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Contra Costa County Scholars Bring Holiday Magic to the Stage in The Urban Nutcracker

PITTSBURG, Calif. — A holiday classic gets a vibrant new twist as Aspire Youth Engagement Programs presents The Urban Nutcracker: A Modern Holiday Classic, December 11–12, 2026, at the California Theatre in downtown Pittsburg. Featuring a 125-member cast of Contra Costa County scholars in kindergarten through 12th grade,...

Contra Costa County, CA · 2d
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This California Catfish Spot Moved Inside Another Restaurant After 20 Years, and Regulars Followed It There

Some of the best meals in California hide behind doors you would walk right past. You expect a quick plate of fried fish, and instead you find crispy snapper, warm hush puppies, and a family that treats you like a cousin who finally came home. When a beloved little kitchen...

El Sobrante, CA · 6d

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Southern California woman known for extensive teddy bear collection

Southern California, CA · 1d

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This Southern California Jewish Deli Piles Pastrami High On Rye And Bakes Its Own Black-And-White Cookies

Some sandwiches need two hands and a plan. In a quiet corner of Orange County, a New York-style Jewish deli has been stacking pastrami on rye so tall that it practically needs its own zip code. The same building also holds a full bakery, a coffee bar, and a dining...

Los Alamitos, CA · 3d

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This Old-School California Italian Deli Has Been Serving Giant Sandwiches And Imported Specialties Since 1963

A red Vespa parked by the front door is your first clue. Behind it waits a deli case loaded with capicola, mortadella, provolone, and homemade Italian sausage. One side of the building is a full Italian market. The other side is a pizzeria turning out hand-tossed pies and sandwiches built on homemade rolls.

Anaheim, CA · 4d

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Asian California grocery chain to close 2 supermarkets, cutting 103 jobs

California’s wave of grocery store closures is growing again. Tawa Inc., the operator of 99 Ranch Market, has filed plans to permanently close supermarkets in Chino and Pleasanton, affecting 103…

Chino, CA · 4d

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5 Best Restaurants in San Bernardino, California You Need to Try Before Everyone Else Finds Them

San Bernardino, California — a city where the mountains stand sentinel and the sun paints the valley in gold, where the hum of trains and the laughter of families echo through neighborhoods stitched together by memory and migration. Here, palm trees sway beside historic bungalows, and the scent of carne asada mingles with orange blossoms on the breeze. It’s a place where generations gather for backyard barbecues, where newcomers are welcomed with a plate and a story, and where every block hums with the rhythm of community.

San Bernardino, CA · 5d

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Two California Institutions Closed After Four Decades, and Something Outside Their Doors Played a Part

Proud Mary's and Turk's closed their Dana Point Harbor locations on October 31, 2026, as the harbor's wharf area prepared to shut to the public for the next redevelopment phase. The closures mark a major change for one of Orange County's best-known waterfront dining areas.

Dana Point, CA · 2d

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Riverside Honors Veterans With Free Parade, Pancake Breakfast and Downtown Expo

Riverside is gearing up for its 18th annual Veterans Parade and Expo on Saturday, November 14, 2026, with a morning pancake breakfast, a parade packed with marching bands and military hardware, and a downtown expo offering food, music and vendor booths. The parade steps off at 10 a.m. at Riverside City College along Magnolia Avenue, according to an event listing.

Riverside, CA · 1d

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Tickets Are On Sale For California’s Magical Christmas Forest With A Dazzling Snowfall Finale

A laser light show will end every single night this season with a snowfall finale. In Southern California, that alone feels like a small holiday miracle. The show lands on a main lawn inside a botanical garden. It’s part of a one-mile glowing walk that celebrates its tenth season this winter.

Southern California, CA · 1d

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Handsome German shepherd with ‘crooked grin’ smiles at everyone hoping to be adopted from overcrowded shelter

Meet Sam; the first thing you will notice is his smile. It is crooked, and his jaw leans sideways, thus making his grin a bit off kilter. No matter, Sam is a happy, goofy pup who smiles at everyone who passes by his kennel and accepts everyone as his friend.

San Bernardino, CA · 3d

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California Lobster Season opens as Fish and Wildlife warns anglers to know the rules

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife is reminding Southern California anglers that the 2026-27 recreational California spiny lobster season is now underway and runs through March 17. With lobster hoop-netting increasingly popular on public piers and coastal waters throughout Orange County and Southern California, wildlife officials are emphasizing that even recreational anglers can face substantial fines and criminal penalties for violating lobster regulations.

Orange County, CA · 1d

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California Has Plenty Of Chicken Joints, But These 10 Spots Are For Those Who Like It Extra Spicy

Why would a chicken restaurant ask you to sign a waiver before lunch? I keep turning that question over, and I love that it’s a real thing in California. Some menus here treat heat like a dare with paperwork attached. The top spice levels carry names that sound like...

California · 1d

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California legalized cruising, now Santa Ana is teaching the art behind the tradition

The City of Santa Ana Arts & Culture Office is helping introduce a new generation to one of Southern California’s most recognizable cultural traditions through a free youth workshop focused on lowrider art and custom painting techniques. According to a recent announcement, the “Cruising Canvas: Next Generation Workshop” will...

Santa Ana, CA · 1d

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Massive stray pig found roaming California streets now up for adoption

A rather unusual stray is looking for a new home in Southern California after being found wandering the streets.

Pomona, CA · 17h

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13 Changes In-N-Out Burger Needs To Make

I have a few beefs with In-N-Out Burger (bun intended), but I, like so many with ties to California, grew up eating here. Founded in Baldwin Park in 1948, the fast-food chain feels like it's woven into the fingerprint of the Golden State at this point. And with generations of my mom's side born and raised in Southern California, it should be no surprise that it was a family tradition to eat at In-N-Out when we were visiting our loved ones. With these meals marking our gatherings, reunions, and Disneyland trips with everybody, In-N-Out Burger has never just felt like some random fast-food joint to me. It feels personal.

California · 2d

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National Orange Show’s Nov. 12 Wine & Food Fall Affair Supports Charities With Tastings, Jazz

The National Orange Show Foundation will bring wine tastings, food and live jazz to San Bernardino on Nov. 12 as its Wine & Food Fall Affair raises money for charities serving Inland Empire families, veterans and other residents. The fundraiser runs from 5:30 to 9 p.m. inside the Orange Pavilion...

San Bernardino, CA · 1d