That said … there’s not a place on Earth that is perfect. Every city/town/community has both flaws and positives—and here in ...

Frank Meyer's debut solo album, Living Between the Lines, features all-star collaborations from Cherie Currie (The Runaways), ...

The bluefin tuna carpaccio is simple—just six rolled pieces of wonderful tuna, accompanied by yuzu dressing, ponzu, a sesame ...

Trey Kennedy puts relatable jokes about kids, partners, friends, parents and more into both his online sketch videos and his standup set, always keeping things PG.

Bright stars and a lone bright planet are visible at dusk as December begins. The Summer Triangle of Vega, Altair and Deneb ...

Season 4 is the series’ best so far, and the jury is still out on Season 5, because, obviously, it’s not complete yet—but the first four episodes are on par with the fourth season’s greatness.

The Desert View Power plant in Mecca has now been out of operation for more than a year. But worries remain: Fustrated community members are seeking the assessment of pollution levels at the plant, ...

Our latest restaurant news column offers tidbits on a new Mediterranean restaurant in Palm Desert; new Italian "fresh cuisine ...

Our beer scribe had the good fortune to attend Smog City Brewing’s Eighth Anniversary Rarest of the Rare beer fest, in Torrance.

A preview of December's desert entertainment offerings, including Moulin Rouge!, Matt Friend, Broadway Barbara—and more!

News you should know, including a bit of good news for the California insurance market; U.S. Senate Republicans take aim on ...

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