Fourth of July Parade in Santa Monica Keeps Traditions Alive
By DONNA BALANCIA The Fourth of July is pretty special, particularly in Santa Monica, where a big city celebrates its history in small town style. Traditions were kept alive as … Continue reading
Jeff Bridges and Wife Susan Sell Montecito Mansion for $15.9 M
‘Starman’ Raised Children in Montecito By DONNA BALANCIA MONTECITO – Jeff and Susan Bridges’ Tuscan-style estate in Montecito, Calif., has sold for $15.9 million. There’s sentimental value here as the … Continue reading
CDC: Take Medical Precautions When Traveling to Cuba
By DONNA BALANCIA As enthusiasm swells to visit the island nation of Cuba, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control urges visitors to take precautions to prevent contagious disease. Cuba is … Continue reading
Tourism Technology Continues to Gain Ground
By DONNA BALANCIA Technology offers a range of options for travelers in booking and planning vacations and business trips. That means hotels have to plan to accommodate a range of … Continue reading
Is a ‘Depression Vaccine’ On The Horizon?
By DONNA BALANCIA Depression may not be genetic or a result of poor nutrition, obesity or other causes, a new study indicates. Rather, major depressive disorder may be caused by … Continue reading
Report: Mainland Chinese Students Get Preferred Admissions Over Americans at UCLA, USC
SACRAMENTO — As high school seniors endure the grueling springtime ritual of college admission decisions, the state auditor on Tuesday released a report affirming the frustrations of many California families: … Continue reading
Tony winner Kelli O’Hara to Headline 21st annual Symphony at Salk
LA JOLLA–The Salk Institute will celebrate 21 years of Symphony at Salk, its signature concert under the stars, with Broadway luminary Kelli O’Hara and the incomparable San Diego Symphony led … Continue reading
Columbine, Aurora Relatives: ‘Funds Need to go to Victims’ Families’
Newtown, Aurora Families Issue Statement on Money Being Properly and Rightfully Dispersed The parents and families of victims of previous rampage killings and mass shootings issued a statement supporting Equality … Continue reading
Victims Rights Group Comforts and Advises in Orlando
Courtesy of Orlando Sentinel Caren Teves is sickened by the fact that more people become part of her grim fellowship every year — a support group for families of mass-shooting … Continue reading
