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You Don’t Have to Be Old to Celebrate “Old Fashioned”
Headlines scream that we better get ready for AI (artificial intelligence) as robots run faster, work harder and think smarter than humans. They are taking over our jobs, moving into our homes and...
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Half Moon Bay Pumpkin Fest Shall Have Its Day (Weekend)
There are some mighty big pumpkin festivals in California, but none takes the cake (pumpkin pie) quite like Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival with a parade, pumpkin weigh-off, contests, and...
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San Francisco Giants Book Review
Photos of the legendary San Francisco Giants include the crowd urging them to stay in New York, Seal Stadium where the Giants played their first two seasons in San Francisco, a huge ticker-tape parade...
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Tarantula Halloween Celebration in Coarsegold, CA
Each year around Halloween Coarsegold (named for coarse nuggets discovered in a nearby creek during the California Gold Rush,) celebrates the intriguing and often misunderstood Tarantulas of the...
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Halloween Costumes and Trends
In 2019 consumer Halloween spending is predicted to be around $8.8 billion, down slightly from $9 billion last year, according to National Retail Federation. While the top costume selections for boys,...
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Whoooos Ready for the Weekend?
We spent last weekend seeing what’s up for the next weekend — and learning that the upcoming Saturday and Sunday fall just before Halloween, events and festivals fill the roster with spooky themes....
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High Flying Weekend
Up and away… in Clovis, California at the annual Hot Air Balloon Fun Fly, part of Clovis Fest. Balloon pilots begin inflating around 6:15 a.m. and liftoff around 7, weather permitting. Visitors enjoy...
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Californians give a little bit at Holiday Home Tour Fundraisers
Starting this week on October 26, 2019 California’s holiday home tour season begins in San Francisco with the annual Home Tour featuring elegant private residences in Presidio Heights. The event touts...
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Pre-Halloween Weekend Should be a Smashing Success!
The weekend promises to be an adventure to remember. According to Hiller Aviation Museum’s Pumpkin Drop in San Carlos, it’s a smashing success! If racing pumpkins is more your speed, head for...
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Sick of Being Lectured About Flying by Elites & Celebs? Me Too!
Californians celebrate flight with vacations, business trips, commerce and festivals such as the upcoming Sandhill Crane Festival Nov.1-3, 2019 in Lodi. Flying is cool, and the only way to go for...
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Classic San Francisco – From Ocean Beach to Mission Bay
Book review by Craig MacDonald of Classic San Francisco From Ocean Beach to Mission Bay by Frank Dunnigan Change–for good or bad–is a constant in San Francisco and everywhere. A new book by Frank...
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A B C D E F Gee–It’s Halloween!
Pictured: Bell Gardens Halloween Carnival at Veterans Park The weekend Halloween parties, carnivals and trick or treating don’t hold a candle (or bonfire) to Halloween Day celebrations (October 31)...
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Breaking from Halloween for Day of the Dead
Santa Monica celebrates Day of the Dead (Dia de Los Muertos) at Woodlawn Cemetery, Mortuary & Mausoleum, which is wholly owned and operated by the City of Santa Monica. One of the few...
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California Halloween Day Celebrations H through Z
Contributor Chris MacDonald took photos at Downtown Huntington Beach Halloween Festival always on October 31. California Halloween H through Z HAWAIIAN GARDENS: Halloween HUNTINGTON BEACH: Halloween...
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Ice Rinks Opening – Go Now!
Pictured is San Francisco’s Union Square Ice Rink where the good times roll — bathing suits and all! Baby, it’s hot outside due to those annual “devil” Santa Ana winds and windy conditions wreaking...
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Falling for Fall Colors – California Update
John Poimiroo’s Fall Color Report 2019 has included photos from some ‘boots on the ground’ explorers who have documented the beauty that surrounds us in California. Pictured left to right: Puss &...
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Bay Area Roller Derby Was Huge!
A book by Jerry Seltzer and Keith Coppage, Bay Area Roller Derby, documents an exciting history, provoking fond memories for the millions who enjoyed watching it in person or on TV. This book is a...
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California National Parks and Theme Parks Veterans Day, Military Deals
Knott’s Berry Farm is the standout theme park offering the best deal for US Vets. November 3 – 21, 2019 and December 2 – 19, 2019 Active, Retired and Veteran U.S. Military Personnel may receive free...
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Time for some Out West Fests
Need some fresh ideas for holiday gifts that generally don’t find by shopping online? Head for some of California’s finest Western fests the weekend of November 8-10, 2019, where you can purchase...
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California True Red, White & Blue at Veterans Day Parades
Marching bands, military units, service organizations and honored vets share their pride & patriotism with the public in emotional, moving displays of the true Red, White & Blue. There are...
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