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The Beauty of Seal Beach

Seal Beach is just minutes away from Rossmoor, Los Alamitos and Long Beach. The area is known for its stunning beaches, beautiful sunsets, small beach town feel, old down Seal Beach, on the hill, family and pet friendly parks, Arbor Dog Park, and the pier is great for watching surfers, fishing, bike friendly community, Old Ranch Country Club, Tennis Pickleball Courts, jogging, walking, Bru...

Southern California Desert Regions Interesting Tips

Los Angeles may not be the desert that so many people claim. At least not all of it. Parts of the greater LA area encompass portions of the SoCal desert. For those unaware, we actually have two deserts in Southern California and three distinct deserts making up the California desert environment. Not too far off from the city, you’ll find the ...

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Must - See Movies Coming Out September 2023

September 2023 is bringing excitement back to the theaters with these must-see movies. With a ton of heavy-hitting actors and actresses gracing our screens, it’s time to get your popcorn ready and feast your eyes on this desirable lineup. Here are some can’t-miss movies coming out in September: 1) The Kill Room The Kill Room in Theaters September 29th Ever heard of the ...

Seven Novels That Captured the Dark Side of LA

Life in LA. There’s nothing quite like it. Love it or hate it, no other city in the world can match the energy of a town that dreams enough for an entire planet. And sure, there are a few nightmares to balance out those dreams. Over the decades, several writers have found an unlikely muse in LA’s shadows. Here are just a few examples of novels that accurately captured the nuanced ex...

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The Top 10 LA Glam Metal Bands

Los Angeles has had more than its fair share of musical magic over the decades. This is the city where Dr. Dre prescribed a heavy dose of lyrical flow to an entire generation. It’s where Bowie succumbed to the pale stain of the Thin White Duke and Brian Wilson dropped acid to dream about California girls. LA incubated an especially virulent form of punk rock, made contagious by bands like...

Sunset Saturdays Foodie Festivals Los Alamitos

Family-friendly event with live music, beer garden, family games like giant jenga and connect four and other fun games .  This is a fun monthly neighborhood event at the Weekend Night Market-Second Saturdays in Los Alamitos 4-8pm!! Free parking right next to the event.  10902 Pine St. Los Alamitos. Next event: October 14th, 4-8pm. Photo credit: eventbrite Pop...

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8 Things to Do on Catalina Island to Soak Up Its Unique Vibe

Featured image credit: Ken Lund On a clear Los Angeles Day, you can see the Pacific Ocean glittering in the distance from the Griffith Observatory. And on the very clearest of days, you might even see a considerable landmass punctuating those gleaming waves. For a lot of Angelenos, this is their introduction to Catalina Island (formally known as Santa Catalina Island). In days gone ...

Get Ready for the 2024 Stagecoach Festival From Home

It’s almost that time again, partner. Grab your ten-gallon hat, your tightest pair of Wranglers, and dust off those kitshickers… errr, you know what we mean. On April 26, the 2024 Stagecoach Festival descends on Indio for a weekend of the best in country music and beyond. The hootenanny happens at the Empire Polo Club, still coasting on the fumes of the previous weekend’s&nbs...

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Ranking the Las Vegas Cirque du Soleil Residency Shows

  Cirque du Soleil has become such a fixture of the Las Vegas experience that it’s hard to recall that the first permanent venture was a major risk. Up until then, the expectations of Las Vegas nightlife were drastically different. While most will agree that Siegfried and Roy did the heavy lifting of the Vegas entertainment revolution, Cirque du Soleil provided more than...

The Distinctly Los Angeles Phenomenon of the Z Channel Inspired a Generation

If you didn’t grow up in Los Angeles (or did so, but after 1989), then you likely missed out on a region-specific cultural phenomenon that found teenagers, industry insiders, and film buffs glued to their TV screens. For 15 glorious years, a signal beamed out of Santa Monica broke down barriers and expanded minds with its cold blue radiance. It was called the Z Channel; a name steeped in ...