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Trump surveying devastation in North Carolina, California

January 24, 2025 Community News

President Donald Trump on Friday headed to North Carolina to survey damage from Hurricane Helene and California amid wildfires that continue to ravage the southern part of the state.

Firefighting aircraft strikes drone near Los Angeles’ Palisades Fire

January 10, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

The Federal Aviation Administration said a firefighting aircraft battling the Palisades Fire in Los Angeles collided with a drone on Thursday, Jan. 9.

Los Angeles fire budget cut, hundreds of hydrants stolen for scrap before fires

January 9, 2025 The Center Square

Hundreds of fire hydrants were stolen from the ground for scrap metal in advance of the blazes raging across Los Angeles, highlighting the local government’s challenges in maintaining basic order and infrastructure.

What are the best places to go this Thanksgiving?

November 14, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

With Turkey Day looming, it’s time to mash some potatoes and make some travel plans?

Norse Atlantic Airways launching Los Angeles-to-Rome flight in summer 2025

October 21, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

Norse Atlantic Airways is launching a new transatlantic route, offering direct flights between Los Angeles and Rome starting in the summer of 2025.

Analysis: These attractions rank high for wait time complaints

September 18, 2024 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

A new study has pinpointed the top tourist attractions worldwide where long lines are most common, suggesting which spots travelers might want to skip on their next trip.

Doing time: Why old jails make for great museums

August 19, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

When it comes to unexpected tourist attractions, jail museums offer a unique blend of history and a glimpse into society’s darker side.

‘Sideways’ at 20: The Santa Ynez Valley is no longer a secret thanks in part to the influence of Miles and Jack

March 6, 2024 Official News Releases

Twenty years after the release of the Oscar-winning film “Sideways,” Miles might just be ready to finally drink a glass of Santa Ynez Valley Merlot. Surprising as it might be, it would hardly be the only change since Miles (played by Paul Giamatti) and Jack (Thomas Haden Church) visited the Santa Ynez Valley wine country on their fateful adventure.

In-N-Out announces first restaurant closure ever, citing Oakland crime

January 22, 2024 The Center Square

In-N-Out Burger announced it is closing its profitable Oakland location in its first-ever permanent store closure, due to unrelenting crime and violence against customers and employees.

Site names San Francisco the best city for pastry lovers

December 8, 2022 Sightseers’ Delight

In honor of National Pastry Day on Dec. 9, Lawn Love ranked 2023’s Best Cities for Pastry Lovers.