Ciera Rogers Book Launch in Los Angeles
Ciera Rogers is known for being an “Outsider”—and she is okay with that. As the founder and CEO of a multi-million-dollar brand that caters to curvy women, she has carved her own path as a founder and fashion entrepreneur, becoming a beacon of body positivity and a...
The Pierside Hotel Makes for the Ultimate LA Experience
Cowritten by Anthony C. Stafford When most travelers visit Southern California, and especially the LA area, it's easy to assume all the things they want to see and do: beaches, food, and the countless famous landmarks, sights, and activities that the region is known...
A New Gem Has Opened in Brentwood: Parakeet Café
Cowritten by Anthony C. Stafford Los Angeles is no stranger to the cafe category that pulls so many of us in, with varieties of bakery items, coffees, lattes, and more. Each cafe tries its best to lure in visitors with their very own unique concepts and takes,...
The Power of Scents: How Fragrances Affect Mood and Attraction
The Power of Scents: How Fragrances Affect Mood and Attraction Photo by Elly Johnson on Unsplash Forget the eyes, the true love potion lies in the nose. More than just a pretty smell, perfume is a chemical symphony that orchestrates our emotions. The sense of smell,...
Wacko Friday Art
As a frequent visitor, WACKO has never failed in always having fascinating products. Quite unlike anywhere else, this is a store which features the unique, the odd, well, yes, the wacko. On the lower end of Hollywood Blvd., nearly touching Vermont, prepare to spend...
Venice Beach Run
Inaugural Venice Beach Run Saturday, July 20 Registration is open for the inaugural. The run starts and finishes at the Venice Beach Pier with proceeds benefiting the Los Angeles Parks Foundation (www.laparksfoundation.org) supporting the Venice Beach Recreation...
TOAD THE WET SPROCKET
TOAD THE WET SPROCKET TALK TO PEOPLE MAGAZINE ABOUT 30th ANNIVERSARY OF SEMINAL ALBUM DULCINEA 2024 U.S. TOUR BEGINS JULY 17th SANTA BARBARA, CA - Toad The Wet Sprocket - the trio of founding members Glen Phillips, Todd Nichols, and Dean Dinning - is still making new...
CELEBRATING 30 YEARS, IDYLLWILD ARTS PRESENTS FINAL “JAZZ IN THE PINES” CONCERT SERIES
Famed Festival to Deliver Inspiring Jazz Performances & Programming from June 30 to July 13 Idyllwild Arts Academy announces the return of its popular annual fundraiser, Jazz In The Pines, marking its 30th and final year with an exciting lineup of live...
Six Surprising Ways the Sun Can Affect Your Skin
6 Surprising Ways the Sun Can Affect Your Skin — and What to Do About It Do you slather on sunscreen each day? You should, for more reasons than reducing your cancer risk. The sun can affect your skin in surprising ways. Fortunately, protecting yourself is as simple...
A Little-Known Florida Destination is Calling Californians this Summer
Cowritten by Anthony C. Stafford How would you complete the following statement? "California has Catalina Island, while Florida has..." If you thought "The Keys," you're not necessarily wrong, but The Keys are more well known than where we're going. Rather, our area...
Inside Hyatt Regency Irvine’s $55M Transformation
Cowritten by Anthony C. Stafford The Hyatt Regency Irvine may be known by many for what it was previously, and that old image is also a great way to remember hotels of yesteryear. But a three-year closure has birthed what can only be described as a new hotel standard...
Grocery Shopping is More Expensive
For most of the last three years, American consumers have been grappling with greater financial pressure from increased prices throughout the economy. Inflation, as measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), has fallen since its June 2022 peak of 9.1%, but current...
A Death in the Family
Sam Rubin, a notable figure in the world of entertainment journalism, particularly recognized for his long-standing role as an entertainment reporter for KTLA Morning News in Los Angeles has died. His career, which spanned several decades, made him a familiar face to...
The Ultimate Summer 2024 Holiday and Event Guide
Cowritten by Anthony C. Stafford Bugs and flowers aren't the only things coming out now that the weather is warming up. That's right, people are hitting the trails, roads, shops, and finest dining establishments as we march forward and eventually reach the Summer...
Meet MON AMI: A 1-Year Old Mediterranean Treasure Trove in Santa Monica
Los Angeles has its sights, sounds, and tastes with so many top locations and scenes to choose from peppered across the region. However, there is one fairly recent addition located near one of the most famous icons of this sprawling city, and it happens to be a...