#56:
Hi Friends!
Less is More! I'm sure you've heard that before, so with that in mind, expect to see some changes in content in future issues.
We know we've promised 6 things to consider each Saturday but to be honest, sometimes there just isn't great or even good stuff to pass on.
Some weeks, the stuff we find isn't worth publishing, but we do it because we promised it.
From this point on, we're going to be very picky about content, and in some cases, you may not get 6 things to consider, at least in California; not that we aren't already, but there are times when we need filler.
No More!
Enjoy a more streamlined newsletter that you'll enjoy checking out every Saturday!
Be Well! Stay Safe
Mark & Patti
Looking for places to go in California for 2024? The Visit California site has a free California Visitor’s Guide. Here’s the info and link.
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Start with the article “58 Reasons Why California Is the Ultimate Playground,” which highlights the Golden State’s unique sense of fun and different ways to experience it. That could mean ziplining through a vineyard, visiting a mini-museum devoted to In-N-Out Burger, eating tacos by the beach, or taking your dog on a surfing trip.
Fresno’s Vibrant Mural Scene: A Canvas of Culture and Creativity
by Chad Mooney, GV Wire
Fresno pulsates with creativity and its vibrant art scene is epitomized by the kaleidoscope of murals that adorn its walls.
These works of art not only add aesthetic appeal to the cityscape but also tell compelling stories, reflecting the city’s diverse culture and rich history.
At the heart of this burgeoning mural movement is the Fresno Arts Council, an organization that plays a pivotal role in nurturing and promoting local artistic talent.
Why a Visit To San Francisco’s Japantown Is Worth the Stop
by Visit California Team
Japantown is the nation’s oldest and largest Japanese community and the hub of the San Francisco Bay Area’s Japanese-American community. It dates back to 1906, when a devastating earthquake displaced Japanese residents living in Chinatown and South of Market. Many moved to the Western Addition area, where they started families and businesses. Japantown residents built a rich community over the decades until World War II, when they were forced into internment camps.
Bay Area music festival BottleRock announces 2024 lineup
by Timothy Karloff, SF Gate
The music festival is slated to return to Napa Valley Expo from May 24 to 26 with a roster that mashes together the old and the new.
Ed Sheeran is slated to co-headline alongside rock royalty Stevie Nicks, Pearl Jam and Grammy-winning Mexican band Maná.
BottleRock bookers threw a bone to fans of early aughts and early 2010s, with semi-legacy acts like T-Pain, Nelly, Norah Jones and the Offspring peppering the roster. Modern poptimists shouldn’t despair, though: The lineup also features R&B superstar Kali Uchis, rapper Megan Thee Stallion and trending Australian gen-Z rapper The Kid Laroi.
10 Gold Rush Towns To See On A California Highway 49 Road Trip
by the travel.com
Some of the mining towns from the Gold Rush still stand today. There are some where panning for gold is still welcomed. While some are nothing more than museums or national parks, others are still fully functioning towns. Some are even beginning a gold rush again today, proving why California is one of the top places to find gold in the US. All are located on the aptly named Highway 49, after the miners, or 49ers, who came to the area from 1848-1948 looking for gold.
This Mountain Town Is One Of California's Most Underrated (And It's Worth Seeing)
by the travel.com
Kirkwood is arguably one of the most underrated mountain towns in California. Kirkwood may be overshadowed by more famous ski resort neighbors (such as Palisades Tahoe, which once hosted the Winter Olympics), but it is still one of the favored ski resort destinations in the Lake Tahoe area.
After the snows fall, the Lake Tahoe region transforms into a winterscape with a dazzling number of things to do. Grab the skis and venture out to Kirkwood and ski some of the best snow in the region.