California may have the sunshine, beaches and a laid-back lifestyle, but its cities didn’t exactly glow at the top of this list. Seven California cities made U.S. News & World Report’s ranking of the 250 best places to live in the country — though none landed near the upper end. Dublin took the top spot … Read more
It’s five o’clock at Chipotle. The American fast-casual chain best known for its overflowing burritos and burrito bowls is bringing back an old fan favorite in celebration of spooky season — its famous margaritas. The beloved drink, which was a menu staple until the chain quietly discontinued it back in 2020, will be available once … Read more
Bean to Long Beach, lately? The SoCal city’s surging coffee culture has catapulted the coastal burg past Los Angeles — and caffeine-loving Seattle, and San Francisco, too — to number four in a new national ranking of the best US cities for those who love a cup of joe. The java jolting news comes via the researchers … Read more
Lily Rabe thrives on drama and surprises in both her wardrobe and her work. “I don’t ever like to stay in a comfort zone,” she tells Alexa. “That’s what keeps it all exciting.” Her go-to designers for red carpet looks and events? “Rodarte. Erdem — a total fave,” she shares during our New York City … Read more
Young and flush with cash? California is calling. A new report reveals which cities around the country have the highest percentage of buyers under the age of 35 — and four Golden State cities featured prominently on the list. And while the West Coast lagged significantly on the WalletHub list, behind other more affordable areas of … Read more
Two Golden State destinations have been named among the most beautiful college towns in America, with Santa Barbara and Santa Cruz both making a new list of 11 picturesque places where students get higher education with a side of scenery. House Beautiful unveiled its picks this week, looking for college towns that combine natural beauty … Read more
United Airlines is uniting the East and West Coast with its newest route. The airline announced plans to offer nonstop service between West Palm Beach, Fla., and San Francisco. Palm Beach’s newly christened President Donald J. Trump International Airport announced the new route in an Instagram post on Friday, sharing that the seasonal, Saturday-only flight … Read more
For Americans looking for an affordable meal out, geography can make a big difference in what they pay for a cheeseburger, fries and a soda. A $15 bill is still enough to cover a cheeseburger, fries and a soda in some US cities, but not everywhere. A recent DoorDash State of Local Commerce report found that just four of … Read more
If you’re in Los Angeles and looking for a fun spot to sip, mingle, and soak up some sunshine — you might want to head south to Long Beach. The Southern California city’s beer gardens, breweries, and breezy patios put it at the top of a new ranking of America’s best cities for outdoor socializing. … Read more
Happiness has a ZIP code. A recent study published by WalletHub ranks the happiest cities in the US using three categories:emotional and physical well-being; income and employment; and community and environment. 182 cities were evaluated using 29 key happiness indicators including income growth, depression rates, adequate sleep, and average daily leisure time. Experts are hopeful … Read more
An invasive, malaria-carrying, insecticide-resistant mosquito that thrives in cities, where malaria has not been a major threat, has moved farther and faster across Africa than even pessimistic scientists had feared. And many public health experts believe it is too late to eliminate, or even contain, it. A new genomic analysis of the mosquito, called Anopheles … Read more
It’s not exactly California Dreamin’. San Francisco and Los Angeles have been named among the world’s 20 happiest destinations — but both Golden State metropolises squeezed onto the list perilously close to the bottom. The City by the Bay took 17th place with a 67.5 “Happy Place” score, while LA limped in at No. 19 with … Read more
The gap between America’s healthiest and least healthy cities is growing. The 2026 American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Fitness Index has released their annual report revealing the nation’s “fittest cities” — and the top 10 may not be what you’re expected. The Fitness Index evaluated the 100 largest US cities using 35 evidence-based indicators … Read more
A pair California cities earned top spots in the new ranking of America’s fittest cities. The 2026 American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and the Elevance Health Foundation report ranked San Francisco and Irvine among its top 10 healthiest cities in the US. San Francisco ranked the No. 6 fittest city in America. The report, … Read more
We’re not “king of the hill, top of the heap” when it comes to customer service. New York might not have the world’s friendliest servers, but it did crack the top five among towns in the US. At least that was the verdict rendered by the experts at business insurance firm Money Super Market, who … Read more
California might not have the world’s friendliest servers, but it did come top among towns in the US. At least that was the verdict rendered by the experts at business insurance firm Money Super Market, who compiled a survey to determine which places have the “friendliest customer service.” A customer pictured at a bodega in … Read more
Good news for Californians wanting to press their luck, the Golden State is America’s luckiest state when it comes to National Lottery Day, according to a new analysis of lottery data. The study, conducted by gambling information website Casino.org using historical lottery data obtained through Freedom of Information requests, reviewed more than 7,000 winning scratch-off … Read more
On July 9, 2015, a dead raccoon appeared on a Toronto sidewalk and, for reasons no one fully understood, four men from a nearby office decided to hold a funeral. They bought a cellophane-wrapped rose, signed a card, and placed it on the corpse, whom they named Conrad. In “Our Wild Familiars” (Crown, out Tuesday), … Read more
NYC’s not number one — and it’s not even close. The Big Apple has received a big Bronx cheer from the worldly readers of a high-end travel publication — shoved down to a mediocre number eight on a list of the best cities in the country. Travel + Leisure’s hotly anticipated annual Best Cities awards saw Gotham … Read more
Their love lives now Hinge on their living arrangements. A single gal’s address, regardless of her looks or smarts, is now emerging as the most attractive quality to sleazy guys on dating apps who are on the hunt for free room and board rather than true romance. It’s the dawn of the short-term stay “hobosexual.” Women claim single men, … Read more