Venice Beach is getting a massive new music festival — with organizers planning to turn its iconic boardwalk and beachfront into a sprawling concert destination. The two-day 1905 Fest is slated for fall 2027, promising five music stages, more than a dozen bars and plenty of food vendors along one of Southern California‘s most recognizable … Read more
SoCal is going Dutch. Trendy West Coast coffee chain Dutch Bros Coffee is expanding its footprint in Southern California — opening its drive-thru lanes in a new Los Angeles-area location. The South Bay city of Lomita announced Wednesday that a new franchise outpost of the quickly-growing java chain would soon welcome fans — but stopped short … Read more
California’s “lost” mountain towns are about to be found. An ambitious 500-mile single-track trail is being pieced together, reaching from Northern California to Western Nevada, with plans to link 15 far-flung communities once fueled by the Gold Rush, logging, and mining. The mammoth Lost Sierra Route would snake through some of the Golden State’s most … Read more
A first look at the highly anticipated In-N-Out coming to Irvine’s sprawling Great Park shows the burger joint looking nearly ready to start flipping Double-Doubles — as the surrounding former military base undergoes a staggering $1-billion transformation. New drone footage posted to Instagram by Orange County realtor Tina Tan gives a birds eye view of … Read more
An abandoned Southern California mall is getting a dramatic revival, with a massive new retail and dining complex set to transform east Bakersfield. The 350,000-square-foot City Lights development will feature major retailers and restaurants, including In-N-Out, Chick-fil-A, Ulta, Boot Barn, Hobby Lobby, Marshalls and Five Below, with a spring 2027 opening planned. An abandoned Southern … Read more
Construction crews have broken ground on Bolsa Pacific, a massive 83-acre mixed-use development set to replace the long-struggling Westminster Mall in Orange County, according to developers and project officials. The sprawling redevelopment promises to transform the site into what developers are calling “a vibrant mixed-use neighborhood with homes, shops, dining and community gathering spaces centered around a … Read more
Carson is swinging for the fences with a flashy new plan to transform its Civic Center into a sprawling entertainment and housing hub complete with a high-rise City Hall, performing arts venue, apartments and even a potential 420-room hotel. The South Bay city recently approved a new redevelopment blueprint for its roughly 20-acre Civic Center … Read more
A powerful Napa Valley wine dynasty is over after the owner sold her sprawling vineyard to Chanel. The luxury retailer bought the Rudd Estate for an undisclosed amount as it expands its Rutherford’s St. Supéry Estate Vineyards & Winery brand across the region. The estate, which was being run by Samantha Rudd after her winery … Read more
Get outta here. With summer in full swing, one of the many complaints from local beach goers is that people don’t respect others’ space when arranging an elaborate setup in the sand. A study by Beach.com revealed that 92% of Americans have admitted to engaging in this rude behavior, also known as “beach sprawling” — … Read more
Ellen DeGeneres and wife Portia de Rossi are selling their sprawling UK farmhouse for an eye-popping $30 million. In November, the duo fled the US and set up camp in the ritzy Cotswolds neighborhood, which is a known favorite among the Hollywood elite. But just one year after purchasing a lavish 43-acre estate, dubbed the … Read more
Ellen DeGeneres is settling into life in the English countryside. The former talk show host, 67, and her wife, Portia de Rossi, have called the UK their home since late last year after they fled LA for good. Following their trans-Atlantic move, the comedian and “Arrested Development” alum, 52, set up camp in the ritzy … Read more
Now that’s bang for your buck! Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have kickstarted 2025 with some welcome news — the duo’s sprawling Montecito, Calif., mansion has doubled in price. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex snapped up the stunning property for $14.65 million in the summer of 2020, and the lavish home is now worth … Read more
Jay-Z has come out swinging against the lawsuit claiming that he sexually assaulted a 13-year-old girl with Diddy at a party in 2000. Lawyers for the “99 Problems” rapper, born Shawn Carter, have filed a motion asking a judge to dismiss the claim — and he also wants the identity of the anonymous accuser to … Read more
There’s no place like home. Tom Brady gave fans a glimpse into his polished $17 million bachelor pad in Miami, Fla. — and it’s nothing short of opulent. Taking to his Instagram Story Thursday, the retired NFL quarterback showed off his sprawling property in a series of images. Tom Brady showed off his sprawling property … Read more
This suburban New York mansion is fit for royalty. Former Miss America Vanessa Williams lives in an 11,603-square-foot $1.75 million Chappaqua home, which will be featured on MTV’s “Cribs” on Dec. 13. The 4.45-acre Westchester County spread is so sprawling, the singer and actress uses a golf cart to retrieve her mail. A highlight of … Read more