A whopping eight California pizzerias managed to slice their way onto a new list of America’s top pizza joints — but not a single one in Los Angeles or its surrounding suburbs made the cut. Instead, the Bay Area hogged nearly all the dough — with seven of the Golden State’s winners clustered around San … Read more
An historic ocean liner-turned-hotel on the Southern California coast is the perfect place for ghost hunters looking for a good scare this Halloween. The Queen Mary, which is permanently moored in Long Beach, has been nominated by experts and voted on by readers as one of the spookiest places to stay. The Queen Mary is … Read more
Move over, New York. California is giving the Big Apple’s legendary pizza scene a run for its money, with five Golden State pizzerias earning a spot on a new list of the 27 best pizzas in America. Three Los Angeles hotspots, a San Francisco newcomer and an Oakland favorite made the mouthwatering cut in Food … Read more
Graduates from one affordable California university are getting some of the best bang for their diploma buck in the country. New analysis from higher education research firm the HEA Group breaks down the most lucrative undergraduate degrees in the U.S. — and a public institution in the Golden State managed to crash its way onto an … Read more
These airports are making passengers want to fly — off the handle. As travel gets ever more irksome and expensive, a recent report reveals the American airports that are the most and least stressful for flyers. To compile the list of fame and shame, Rightway Parking analyzed 55 major US airports using four factors: delay … Read more
Come hungry and prepare for a feast. A tiny cafe tucked into California’s Sierra foothills has been crowned the state’s best “hole-in-the-wall” breakfast spot by The Takeout. The online food magazine praised Sonora’s Mandy’s Breakfast House for putting creative spins on classic favorites, all served on hearty plates sure to satisfy even the biggest appetites. … Read more
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
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
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
When the moon hits your eye like a big pizza pie, that’s amore? California has earned a double slice of pizza glory, with two Golden State restaurants tying for fifth place among the world’s best pizzerias. Los Angeles’ Pizzeria Sei and San Francisco’s Tony’s Pizza Napoletana both landed at No. 5 in the 2026 50 … Read more
Owning a home, raising a child, and even retiring may be unaffordable for many Californians — but you could do a lot worse if you’re a teacher. A newly published study from WalletHub reveals the best states for teachers — and the Golden State outshone a vast majority. Not that it’s the best — that designation goes to … Read more
It’s lonely at the top — especially in NYC. The Bronx, the northernmost borough in the Big Apple, has been named New York’s most lonely county, per a surprising new study. Despite its bustling population of over 1.4 million — not to mention its people-happy hubs like Yankee Stadium and the Bronx Zoo — The Bronx … Read more
It’s lonely at the top — especially in NYC. The Bronx, the northernmost borough in the Big Apple, has been named New York’s most lonely county, per a surprising new study. Despite its bustling population of over 1.4 million — not to mention its people-happy hubs like Yankee Stadium and the Bronx Zoo — The Bronx … Read more
Labor Day is upon us, marking one of the year’s busiest weekends for air travel, and while many will be taking to the friendly skies, not everyone will get where they’re going on time. To help travelers plan and pad their time accordingly, a new ranking reveals which airlines and airports are the biggest culprits … Read more
Trash can be a real beach. One of the most beautiful cities in California has just racked up the most complaints for the dirtiest beach in the world. Venice Beach is known for palm tree-lined streets, an iconic outdoor gym with bodybuilding legends and a stunning sandy shoreline. According to tech company Cloudwards, the famous … 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 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
Gotham’s got ‘em Google-y eyed. Despite the subway exhaust fumes, gloomy rain clouds and the occasional gusts of Canadian wildfire smoke, love is in the air over the Big Apple, newly crowned the No. 1 city for romance in the US. It’s an extraordinary accolade for a locale recently deemed the graveyard in which singles are most likely to … Read more