7+ hour, 41+ min ago   (963+ words) CAPITOLA — The 43rd annual Capitola Art and Wine Festival returned to the Capitola Village this weekend, giving locals and tourists alike the chance to explore new art while they sip on local wine and stroll through the sunny Esplanade. The annual…...

10+ hour, 59+ min ago   (1750+ words) WorldAtlas Northern California's small-town escapes provide the perfect backdrop for a memorable getaway. The Pacific breaks against sea stacks along the Mendocino and Lost Coasts, and fog spills over the Golden Gate into Marin. Vineyards climb the hillsides of Napa…...

7+ hour, 51+ min ago   (347+ words) There's a proposal quietly — very, very quietly, very hush-hush — working its way through the National Park Service that could let a private company build its own road straight into Yosemite. No waiting at the gate, no scrambling for parking, no…...

1+ hour, 58+ min ago   (38+ words) • Scenic Landscapes — Natural beauty across all seasons • Wildlife and Nature — Flora, fauna, and ecosystems • Recreation and Activities — Hiking, surfing, camping, and more • People in Parks — Enjoying parks responsibly and sustainably • California History — Cultural and historic sites in parks...

9+ hour, 28+ min ago   (234+ words) Picture a single day on Florida's Space Coast: coffee and a rocket launch over the water at sunrise, sand and space adventures by afternoon, and fresh seafood caught just offshore by dinner. That's the pitch — and this fall, the food…...

3+ hour, 42+ min ago   (360+ words) AOMORI, Japan - Wineries in the northeastern Japan prefecture of Aomori have formed an association to gain recognition for their wines, in a move to add to the prefecture's reputation as a producer of rice, sake, apples and seafood. Sun Mamoru…...

2+ day, 13+ hour ago   (464+ words) California's oldest continuously operating bar remains a living remnant of the state's colorful Gold Rush era. Pockmarked by bullet holes and sporting what is considered the finest-looking bar in Yosemite, the Iron Door Saloon has been quenching the thirst of…...

9+ hour, 29+ min ago   (1582+ words) These U.S. cities capture European charm close to home. For many travelers, long-haul trips have gotten pricier and more complicated. For retirees especially, navigating busy airports and time zone changes isn't always appealing. That is why more travelers are looking for…...

10+ hour, 59+ min ago   (506+ words) Berkeley’s restrictions on foods and drinks displayed at store checkouts were associated with lower soda sales after the rule became enforceable, a new study found. Overall candy sales did not show a comparable decline. The research published in The Lancet…...

8+ hour, 35+ min ago   (16+ words) Each Culinary Dropout location features live music, delicious food made from scratch and a hospitable environment...