California Mishegoss #25: Good Day Friends!

Jun 03, 2023

Hi Friends!

Welcome to June!

Thanks for your continued support in reading and recommending this newsletter to family and friends. We’re growing slowly, but then again, it’s been that way from the start. We’ll take it, and we’ll keep reporting and growing.

Be Well! Stay Safe!

Mark & Patti

Here’s the scoop for today, Saturday, the 3rd of June!

What Do You Do When in San Luis Obispo County? Why eat and drink, of course!

San Luis Obispo County lies halfway between San Francisco and Los Angeles on the California Central Coast. The region is nestled between Santa Barbara and Monterey counties covers 3,300 square miles, including 100 miles of the Pacific coastline. SLO County has a small-town feel. The community comprises ranchers and farmers, winemakers, and brewers who focus on family while taking the time to slow down and enjoy life.

When It Comes to Pizza, I’m a New York Guy, but Here’s Something Interesting About L.A. Pizza

When it comes to pizza, the question is perennial: What pizzeria makes the best pie? Well-regarded cooking magazine Food & Wine scoured the country to answer that question and found three pizzerias in Los Angeles County that made the cut, including among the nation's top ten.

Lost, Then Found, Then Lost Again, and Then Found Again. The Tale of a Tooth

One day, at least 10,000 years ago, a mastodon strolling near a California beach lost a tooth (or possibly died there). Many millennia later — last Friday, to be exact — a tourist was strolling along the same stretch of sand and saw it, photographed it, and then lost it again.

Vegan Food at Taste of India in Buttonwillow, California, Population 1339

Taste of India in Buttonwillow — population 1,339 — has always drawn my eyeballs to its red pavilion-style roof and simple advertising. Words of encouragement — “try our vegan food” — appear on the rooftop in white lettering.

Making Up One’s Mind About Banning a Street from Traffic in Santa Barbara

State Street’s pedestrian-friendly shift rose out of the early days of the pandemic. Since the emergency closure of the street to car traffic on Memorial Day weekend 2020, 10 blocks of the city’s main downtown corridor have been blocked off to car traffic so area businesses, especially restaurants, could reopen and operate outside.

Let’s Take a Trip Down South to Search for the Best Beaches in La Mesa, California

Sun-kissed and surf-ready, Southern California is a haven of pristine beaches. Nestled in the heart of San Diego County, La Mesa may be inland but it's merely a stone's throw from a myriad of coastal gems. Here's a comprehensive guide to the most delightful beaches within reach, each one unique, inspiring, and rich with history. So grab your flip flops and let's embark on a seaside journey!