While fishing in a kayak in the Pacific off the coast of Northern California, a man was shocked beyond belief to see a great white shark swimming next to him. The extremely close encounter happened on Sunday off San Mateo County, as David Slavich was enjoying a nice sunny afternoon fishing. While filming his fishing … Read more
The founders behind one of the Golden State’s most famous beer brands are launching a new venture in the San Diego area after the company announced its production facilities would be leaving Southern California. Stone Brewing’s Greg Koch and Steve Wagner, who launched the brand in 1996 with their first keg of Stone Pale Ale, … Read more
A massive display dubbed “Grimothy” has been erected on Bainbridge Island, Washington, after deformed racoon “Jimothy” terrorized Seattle. Cartoonist and New York Times bestselling author Matthew Inman, aka “The Oatmeal,” and his brother, Bryce, welded and wired the massive Halloween installation. A figure known as Grimothy, the Jim Reaper, Dark Lord and Father of Jimothy, … Read more
And you think you’ve got a long commute. A brave Bay Area woman just swam the entirety of the California coastline to make a statement about the environment — braving the Pacific’s briny, shark-infested depths for 900 chilly miles. Endurance swimmer Catherine Breed, 33, began her 111-day journey at the Oregon border near Crescent City … Read more
Home field advantage just got real. That is, primo real estate for all you football fanatics. Football season is in full swing, and these West Coast homes currently listed for sale let you tailgate in your own driveway, sizzle a sausage with your friends, then stroll to your seat — without ever risking a DUI. … Read more
After a undergoing a routine hysterectomy, Trisha Stevens was eager to return to normal. But just weeks later, the Oregon mother of six would battle a debilitating infection — leading her to lose both both of her legs, one of her hands, and face other life-changing complications. Now, Trisha and her husband Brian are suing multiple … Read more
The Bay Area’s latest grocery obsession is rolling into Silicon Valley — and night owls with a taste for sushi have a particularly delicious reason to celebrate. Hashi Market, a New York City-founded Japanese supermarket chain, is opening its first brand-new West Coast location in Cupertino on Friday, bringing shelves of imported snacks, premium seafood, … Read more
Washington residents who got excited about a new water park coming to Bellevue may want to check the fine print: The massive new attraction is headed to Bellevue, Nebraska. Not Bellevue, Washington. Bellevue Bay Indoor Water Park is a planned $110 million development in the Nebraska city, which sits just south of Omaha. The Bellevue … Read more
If you’re looking for a job, don’t rush to the Golden State. Fresh analysis from WalletHub reveals that the West Coast in general has fallen embarrassingly behind the rest of the US when it comes to new employment opportunities. California now has of the most woefully low number of jobs open in the country right … Read more
Good catch! Fishermen in San Diego were stunned to catch a nearly 500-pound bluefin tuna this week — sending the local fishing community into a frenzy. “We both got a look at it, and we didn’t even say anything,” Markus Medak of Shearwater Fishing, who snagged the prize catch with the help of another, unnamed fisherman, … Read more
Swiss Army knife destinations, well-suited for a wide variety of personalities, are nearly mythic. After all, is there really a place on this planet where a fly and flop beach reader can merrily move with an adventure junky, a health obsessive, and a history buff? Consider Campania. Located just above the boot of the Italian … Read more
West coast — not best coast. Pricey, high-tax California was shut out of the running in a new report that selected the 50 best towns in the country for retirement-age Americans. According to the number crunchers at MoneyLion, not one municipality with a population between 1,000 and 10,000 in the Golden State deserved consideration — with … Read more
Muddy waters ahead. Just before Labor Day weekend, Oregon health officials are warning beachgoers to stay away from the water at a picturesque beach due to unsafe levels of fecal bacteria. The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) released an advisory for Oceanside Beach in Tillamook County, Oregon on Wednesday, cautioning that visitors should “avoid direct contact with the … Read more
For US travelers whose most upscale train experience might be the Acela or the Rocky Mountaineer, it’s hard to imagine the elegance of a leisurely ride through the European countryside on Belmond’s Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, which has just launched a new route from Paris to Amalfi. The voyage whisks passengers through the French and Italian Rivieras, … Read more
An award-winning Washington distillery has poured its last drink after filing for bankruptcy and shuttering its tasting room. Blue Spirits Distilling, famous for its cult-favorite pickle and espresso flavored vodkas, filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy on June 11 in the Eastern District of Washington, according to court records. The Chelan County enterprise, which is also … Read more
Hundreds of workers are set to lose their jobs after one of the largest breweries in Southern California announced its production facilities will be leaving the region. Stone Brewing will be exiting its three locations in Escondido as the company moves production to Paso Robles in San Luis Obispo County and to Kansas City. Workers … Read more
SeatGeek is the official music concert Ticketing Partner of the New York Post. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Featured pricing is subject to change. The Red Headed Stranger is gigging with The Godfather of Grunge. Ahead of their annual Farm Aid gig, Willie … Read more
A popular humpback whale known as “Chompers” has been spotted in the waters off the Southern California coast as she delights fans once again, this time bringing along a new baby calf. The giant whale was seen in the waters of Newport Beach with the majestic mammal enjoying her time alongside the new calf, according … Read more
A coastal NorCal county has cracked the list of “Best Places to Retire in the West” — along with several other California counties. The report, released by investing research platform The Motley Fool, ranked locations across the American West based on seven factors of retired life: healthcare, housing affordability, crime and safety, climate, state and … 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