California’s kitschy “Little Denmark” has another reason to brag. The weekly farmers market in Solvang — the storybook Central Coast wine country town known for its windmills, Danish pastries and European-style streets — has been crowned the second best farmers market in America. Solvang Farmers Market snagged the runner-up spot in Reviewed’s 2026 Readers’ Choice … Read more
Call it a California gold rush. The Golden State is home to 85 of America’s wealthiest people, according to Forbes’ annual ranking of the country’s 400 richest, which features tech titans, entrepreneurs and billionaire families. The 2026 list has a record $8 trillion in combined wealth, with 34 newcomers joining the elite club. The price … Read more
Stroke incidence more than doubled among young adults in a recent study. Researchers at the University of Cincinnati analyzed data from 2,076 first-ever strokes among adults ages 20–54 in the Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky region from 1993-1994 to 2020. Over those three decades, the incidence increased from about 34 to 62 strokes per 100,000 people per … Read more
Road trip! A new list breaks down the 50 best travel destinations in the world for 2027 — and one remote California treasure made the cut. Published by travel site Lonely Planet, the list included Redwood National and State Parks — a collection of Northern California preserves known for the iconic trees. Sign up for the … Read more
Some neighborhoods never go out of style. LA’s Chinatown district is the coolest neighborhood in the United States — and the fourth-coolest in the world, according to a new list from TimeOut. The outlet praised the neighborhood’s ever-growing food and nightlife scene. Over the past year and change, several notable new spots have popped up … Read more
Fans heading to MetLife Stadium are in for a game-day nightmare. The New York Giants and New York Jets share the East Rutherford venue as their home field — and it’s home to some of the worst overall traffic conditions on NFL game days, according to a recent study. New research analyzed gridlock datta around … Read more
It’s about time to bring home the bacon. Eight major pork producers — including massive meat processor Tyson — are settling claims that it violated antitrust laws by unlawfully raising prices. The lawsuit alleges that the major meat processors used Agri Stats — a data and consulting company — to exchange competitively sensitive information about … Read more
Americans are increasingly seeking the sound of silence, and they can find it on this West Coast outpost. A recent report found that 56% of US travelers want to retreat to the wilderness in blessed quiet, while global Google searches for “quiet destinations” have increased 1,268% year on year. Indeed, amid the maddening noise of the … Read more
The Perseid meteor shower peaks tonight, and one iconic California park offers dark skies and unparalleled conditions for seeing the year’s best star show. Yahoo! News has curated a list of five spectacular places in the US to view the Perseid shower, and the sweeping desert setting of SoCal’s Joshua Tree National Park earned it … Read more
California’s redwoods may be world-famous, but one enchanting park tucked just off the coast is still flying under the radar. Butano State Park, a secluded 4,000-acre redwood oasis near San Jose, has been crowned one of America’s “best kept secrets” by travel site Islands. While tourists flock to neighboring sites like Big Basin Redwoods, the … Read more
The secret is officially out for one of California’s best-kept secrets. Cambria, the quiet village tucked into a pocket of Monterey pines on the Central Coast, has been named one of the top weekend escapes on the West Coast by WorldAtlas. Halfway between San Francisco and Los Angeles, the town of 6,000 residents remains a … Read more
Karl-Anthony Towns just dunked on Coco Chanel. A new report from the fashion data platform Lyst found that the hottest accessory in the world is currently a New York Knicks baseball cap from New Era, the Buffalo-based company that makes bestselling game day merch. The findings put the Knicks above hardcore luxury labels including Chanel … Read more
The Golden State is proving the gold standard for higher learning. Five California universities made this year’s list of top 40 institutions in the US according to a new ranking. Stanford University, ranked 10th overall, leading the pack in LinkedIn’s Top Colleges 2026, which analyzes undergraduate schools across the country that best prepare graduates for … Read more
Wet Coast public schools have been sent toward the back of the class in a sweeping new ranking of education systems across the country. The Golden State placed 31st among all 50 states plus Washington, DC, in WalletHub’s 2026 ranking of the nation’s best and worst school systems — trailing Pacific Northwest neighbor Washington, but finishing … Read more
NFL Network insider Tom Pelissero, who was expected to come over after the network was bought by ESPN, is expected to be among those being laid off by ESPN, according to multiple reports. Pelissero, who is best known for breaking news on X and on television with Ian Rapoport on their “The Insiders” show, was … Read more
Eating a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, fish and olive oil may help keep the mind strong even into old age, according to new research. Older adults in England who followed a Mediterranean diet — which is primarily composed of the above foods — during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic reported higher psychological well-being than peers who … Read more
ARLINGTON, Texas — The stars once again came out at AT&T Stadium on Tuesday for the blockbuster semifinal of the World Cup between Spain and France. Once again, Oscar-winning couple and ardent Spain supporters Penelope Cruz and Javier Bardem were in attendance and among the first to arrive as their squad beat France 2-0 to … Read more
It’s a picture-perfect island. This iconic isle, known as the ‘Caribbean of California,’ has earned its place among the best islands in the continental US. The elite list of 15 islands was curated by Travel + Leisure as part of its annual World’s Best Awards. Determined by readers, the list recognizes the world’s top destinations … Read more
Dreaming of the Golden State as the golden years creep up behind you? Well, if you want to retire in California, you may be in luck. Four West Coast cities made a new national list of the best places for upper-middle-class retirees — but only if you have the cash to flash. Using the Pew … Read more
Here comes the bride, all dressed in Knicks pride. After five decades without a ring, both Stephanie Denise, a NYC-area newlywed who tied the knot with her long-time beau during the NBA Championship parade Thursday, and the New York Knicks have got their hands on the hardware. “We married in championship after 53 years — … Read more