California’s next big surf spot could be hundreds of miles from the ocean. Plans for a sprawling surf resort in Placer County have cleared a major hurdle, with county planners approving a 25-acre destination that will bring a giant surf lagoon, wave pool, hotel, skate park and more to the Sacramento-area suburbs. The Alchemy Surf … Read more
A breathtaking 136-acre stretch of pristine Northern California coastline newly handed back to Indigenous tribes is proposed to become a place for ceremonies — and for teaching younger generations how to live off the land and sea. The rugged Mendocino County property — which includes Blues Beach and an ancient village site known at K’etim — … Read more
A San Francisco AI insurance startup’s slashy plans to open up 100 24/7 cafes selling smoothies and snacks appear to be on pause — days after one of its execs went viral for posting an exhaustive list of demands for her future husband. The startup Corgi late last week removed Trevor Owens, its head of … Read more
NASCAR icon Boris Said is going into overdrive with ambitious new details on his massive $400 million motorsport playground — and he is naming his price for entry into the high-octane Lake Elsinore club. Speaking by phone from Mexico — where he was taking a breather ahead of the Baja 400 off-road desert race where his … Read more
Something’s rotten in the state of Little Denmark. The quaint California tourist town of Solvang is in a major snit over a controversial glamping resort proposal from a developer that’s in court with the town over another disputed hotel project — with new details emerging from inside the battle against what one member of the Scandinavian-ish … Read more
DEAR ABBY: My 33-year-old daughter is getting married, and the mothers have taken over her wedding plans. They want more than 200 guests, a full Catholic ceremony, fine wines, a full bar, plated dinner and a live band. My daughter wants to please everyone but is not a practicing Catholic. She wants a small, intimate … Read more
It appears that Cristiano Ronaldo’s wedding to Georgina Rodriguez is not as set in stone as initially believed—at least as it pertains to the wedding’s date. Last week, reports indicated that Ronaldo and Rodriguez were planning to get tie the knot in Ronaldo’s hometown of Madeira, Portugal, on Saturday, in a cathedral on the island’s … Read more
Portugal soccer legend Cristiano Ronaldo’s World Cup run didn’t end the way he’d wanted after Portugal lost to eventual champion Spain in the Round of 16 in July. However, Ronaldo’s summertime isn’t all sadness. He made his plans to get married to his longtime girlfriend, Georgina Rodriguez, at some point after the World Cup. And … Read more
If all goes to plan, the Golden State could be beautified even further by up to three new state parks — and the California State Parks wants Californians’ input on the process. California State Parks recently launched a visioning survey, according to Secret Los Angeles. It’s called the State Parks Forward Survey, after the project’s … Read more
Fox Sports host Charissa Thompson explained that she might consider taking the next step in her relationship with boyfriend Steve Cundari after attending Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift’s “magical” wedding on July 3. During Thursday’s installment of the “Calm Down” podcast, Thompson gushed that the star-studded event, which took place at Madison Square Garden, reminded … Read more
WWE Hall of Famer Nikki Bella explained that she’s determined to retire on her terms, even if “I got to break the rules.” During Monday’s installment of SiriusXM’s “The Nikki & Brie Show,” Nikki — who returned from an ankle injury during “SmackDown” on Friday — revealed her retirement timeline and how she wants to … Read more
You can’t take that to the bank. Citizens Bank has just announced that 100 to 120 in-store branches will be closing down. The Providence, Rhode Island-based parent company, Citizens Financial Group, reported the shutters in a recent earnings call, confirming the move was part of a 10-year plan. Bruce Van Saun, Chairman and CEO of … Read more
The first In-N-Out Burger in Palm Springs is still on track to open despite hitting a slight snag that could potentially delay its long-awaited debut. The Palm Springs Planning Commission on Monday night stalled final approval of the eatery at 1801 E. Palm Canyon Drive in the Smoke Tree Village Shopping Plaza, requesting yet another … Read more
While the nation prepares to celebrate its semiquincentennial this July 4th, some Americans are choosing to hunker down with their pups rather than party on in the name of patriotism. According to Life360’s Runaway Report, over half of pet parents are opting to spend the 4th of July at home to quell their dog’s firework … Read more
One of Southern California’s most notorious stalled development sites, a massive block-spanning excavation pit dubbed “Lake WeHo” by frustrated locals, could finally be headed toward a dramatic transformation after five years. Drastically altered plans have been unveiled for the vacant Melrose Triangle site in West Hollywood, with developers swapping out hundreds of square feet of … Read more
Seas the day. Plans are being put forward to create the world’s first-ever “floating city,” which would be powered by nuclear energy and have a capacity of 80,000 – dwarfing the finest cruise ships in the world. Visions of the so-called Freedom Ship have existed since the 1990s, but they have been brought back to … Read more
Visitors to the Getty Center are about to say goodbye to the museum’s familiar arrival routine, and hello to a dramatic new front door designed to completely transform the way millions of people experience one of LA’s most iconic cultural landmarks. The Getty Center has unveiled fresh details about a sweeping modernization project that will … Read more
By the age of 32, Americans plan their social calendars around their sleep schedules. That’s according to a new survey of 2,000 general population Americans, which revealed the average respondent will start prioritizing their sleep over plans with loved ones in their early thirties. But instead of just saying “no” when a plan would interfere … Read more
This summer, your vacation could get shaken up by severe turbulence — but not at 35,000 feet. With jet fuel shortages changing how Americans travel, experts are warning that flight cancellations and other last-minute changes could become inevitable. “Travelers are set to face continued travel disruption, as rising tensions in the Middle East have resulted … Read more
Redheads, assemble! If you have an old, red Halloween wig lying around or have just been looking for a chance to rock some flaming pigtails, burger chain Wendy’s has a contest for you. In honor of World Redhead Day on Tuesday, May 26, the fast-food franchise is hosting a look-alike competition for the iconic face … Read more