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Napa native investing love and money into Napa nightlife

A lifetime ago, as a teenager attending Vintage High School, John Truchard was more interested in farming than in music and art. Fast forward to today, and some consider him the King of Napa nightlife. The nickname is not hyperbole; over the last decade, Truchard has emerged as the face...

Napa, CA · 2d

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Playing The Dead Announces November & December Shows

The spirit of the Grateful Dead is alive and well in Northern California, and Playing The Dead is helping keep the music moving forward with a series of performances throughout November and December. From the historic streets of San Francisco's Haight-Ashbury neighborhood to the coastal community of Pacifica and the Mystic Theatre in Petaluma, the band is bringing the music of Jerry Garcia and the Grateful Dead to familiar gathering places for Bay Area music lovers.

San Francisco, CA · 2d

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In Vallejo, a Benefit Concert Raises Funds for the Missing Sister of an SF Rapper

Local hip-hop stars show up for Kevin Robinson as he searches for his missing sister, Chantel Brooks. Chantel Brooks has been missing for four months. Brooks, 37, was last seen on surveillance footage getting into her car in the parking lot of a Fairfield CVS in the early morning hours of July 17. Since her disappearance, her family has worked relentlessly to keep her story at the forefront of people’s minds.

Vallejo, CA · 1d

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San Rafael Approves Phase 1 Design Contract for $105M Albert Park Library Project

San Rafael's City Council voted 5-0 this week to approve a Phase 1 progressive design-build contract for a long-awaited new library and community center at Albert Park, a project city officials estimate will ultimately cost about $105 million. The contract covers design, engagement and permitting; construction is in Phase 2 and requires a later Guaranteed Maximum Price amendment and bond-financing authorization. The council also approved a project labor agreement the same night, locking in local-hire provisions before any ground is broken.

San Rafael, CA · 21h

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Wreckless Strangers Release “Christmas Tears,” Announce Bay Area Shows

SAN FRANCISCO, CA | November 6, 2026 — Riding high from their recent performance at Hardly Strictly Bluegrass, Ameri-Cali Soul band Wreckless Strangers are kicking off the holiday season with their first Christmas song, “Christmas Tears,” released November 6. The band will debut the single live, alongside its signature blend of originals and crowd-pleasing covers, at Rancho Nicasio on Friday, November 20, followed by a show at Lucca Bar & Grill in Benicia on Saturday, December 19.

San Francisco, CA · 18h

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One city block in Riverside, California hides a maze of towers, domes, and Spanish arches

One city block in downtown Riverside, California holds a building that has been growing since the 1870s. The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa is the largest Mission Revival style building in the United States, and it carries the weight of three landmark designations to prove it. Spanish arches meet Mediterranean...

Riverside, CA · 1d

People

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Harold Greene, Longtime Los Angeles TV News Anchor, Dies at 82

Greene’s daughter, Courtney Greene, announced his death on Wednesday, Nov. 4

Southern California, CA · 2d

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Eight 20-Foot Alebrijes From Oaxaca Unveiled Across Riverside Through January

Eight 20-foot-tall sculptures of fantastical spirit animals, created by folk artists from Oaxaca, Mexico, were unveiled Thursday morning at a ribbon-cutting ceremony at The Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art & Culture in Downtown Riverside. The Alebrijes and Nahuales exhibition will remain on display through early January 2027 at five...

Riverside, CA · 1d

Timeless Dishes

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San Bernardino to Celebrate Route 66’s 100th Anniversary With a Free Parade and Community Festival

San Bernardino, California, is preparing for a major community celebration on Saturday, November 7, combining its annual Veterans Day parade with a special event marking Route 66’s 100th anniversary. The city announced that the celebration will bring together veterans, residents, families, classic car enthusiasts, and visitors for a full day of activities. The program includes... The post San Bernardino to Celebrate Route 66’s 100th Anniversary With a Free Parade and Community Festival appeared first on Timeless Dishes .

San Bernardino, CA · 1d

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‘The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives: Orange County’ Cast: Meet the Reality TV Stars

Welcome to the OC, MomTok crew. Meet the stars of the 'SLOWM' spinoff series here!

Orange County, CA · 2d

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Escape Halloween 2026 Has Turned San Bernardino Into a Spectacular Dance Music Nightmare

Escape Halloween 2026 has again demonstrated why it has become one of Southern California’s most anticipated Halloween traditions. Returning to the NOS Events Center in San Bernardino on October 30 and 31, Insomniac’s sixteenth edition of the festival has brought together more than 80 artists across a diverse collection of electronic music genres. With an elaborate Halloween atmosphere, an expansive lineup, and five-plus stages catering to different corners of dance music, this year’s edition has delivered a weekend that has successfully combined theatrical entertainment with serious musical programming.

San Bernardino, CA · 1d

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Celebrate ‘International Churro Day’ at Churrería El Moro

Since 1935, the iconic Mexico City institution that has grown in popularity has made its way to three locations across Southern California: Echo Park, Costa Mesa and La Habra. Churrería El Moro is now introducing a new celebration, marking “International Churro Day” on November 11th with $1 churros.

Los Angeles, CA · 1d

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Ozzfest Set For 2027 Return At Glen Helen Amphitheater

Ozzfest is set to return in 2027 at the Glen Helen Amphitheater in San Bernardino, California on Sept. 11. Commemorating the 16th Ozzfest in San Bernardino, the announcement follows the 30th anniversary of the first Ozzfest in 1996. It will be the first since the passing of global rock icon Ozzy Osbourne and his historic farewell concert, “Back to the Beginning,” in 2025.

San Bernardino, CA · 3d

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Pacific Symphony hits a high note with $500,000 Opening Night celebration

A new maestro, a world-renowned violinist and more than $500,000 raised set the stage for Pacific Symphony’s Opening Night celebration on September 24, launching Alexander Shelley’s inaugural season as Artistic & Music Director with a dazzling performance featuring GRAMMY® Award-winning violinist Joshua Bell. More than 250 patrons,...

Orange County, CA · 1d

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FUSD faces state-wide elimination of the CA COMPASS Program

For nearly a decade, the California Online Media Program for Access and Student Success (COMPASS) has provided CA students with free access to vetted online resources. On June 29, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the CA 2026-27 budget, no longer allocating an annual $5.5 million to research databases provided by COMPASS, set to go into effect on July 1, 2027. Despite FUSD’s alternative database, Elton B. Stephens Company (EBSCO), the elimination of COMPASS threatens to reduce the variety of platforms students can access for research.

California · 2d

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Escape Halloween 2026 Turned San Bernardino Into A Full Blown Psycho Circus In The BEST Way

Halloween weekend got a serious upgrade as Escape Halloween returned to the NOS Events Center in San Bernardino on October 30 and 31, transforming the grounds into a twisted playground of electronic music, larger-than-life production, and full-throttle Halloween chaos. Presented by Insomniac Events, the 2026 edition brought together more than...

San Bernardino, CA · 4d

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Top Things to Do in O.C. This Week: November 4th through 10th

From Idina Menzel and Bluey’s Big Play to holiday shopping and live theater, here’s what’s happening in Orange County this week. The beloved family of animated blue heelers is taking the stage for their first live theater show. Bluey and Bingo team up to convince Dad to play with them using all of their clever games and tricks. The performance is a theatrical adaptation of the Emmy Award-winning television series with a brand-new original storyline by Bluey creator Joe Brumm and new music from the show’s composer, Joff Bush. Bring the whole family to see Bluey, Bingo, Mom, and Dad on a hilarious adventure. Segerstrom Hall, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 714-556-2787, scfta.org.

Orange County, CA · 3d

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Redlands Art Association showcases ceramic instructors and their students

REDLANDS, Calif. — Shelves at the Redlands Art Association are lined with functional pottery and ceramic artwork this month as the gallery showcases the work of three instructors and 12 of their students. Ceramic artists Penny Palmer and NancyAnn Roeder have taught adult classes at the association for the...

Redlands, CA · 2d

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November ArtsWalk Brings Sherman Indian to Lemon Street and Local Band Kodiak to the Rooftop

The clocks are set back, and November ArtsWalk feels a bit more like a night out. No need to sit at home and wait for the pollsters to call. The election is over. Put on a hoodie, grab the kids and enjoy Downtown before the Festival of Lights takes over in a few weeks.

Riverside, CA · 4d