CM #45: Ojai Food & Wine, Cruising, Where Aliens May Land
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Let’s Do Some Cruising
“All my friends know the low rider (yeah)
The low rider is a little higher (yeah)
The low rider drives a little slower
Low rider is a real goer”
by War
1. Lowriders can cruise across California under a new law
by Joe Hernandez, NPR
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law on Friday that lifts the restrictions on lowrider cruising, a cultural and artistic tradition developed by Latinos living in the Golden State.
Assemblymember David Alvarez, who sponsored the legislation, called it a "major win" for Californians.
2. Ojai Hosts Food and Wine Festival
Ojai Food + Wine, presented by FOOD & WINE, brings together more than 50 top chefs and 100 acclaimed wineries in over 40 unique experiences. Join us October 26-29 for an exclusive, four-day gathering showcasing some of the world's best culinary personalities. Ticket packages and resort accommodations are extremely limited, please book now to avoid disappointment.
3. Southern California’s First Vegan Hotel Opens in Joshua Tree
by VEGOUT Team
Heart Core Hotels, the team behind Hawaii’s Volcano Eco Retreat, just opened The Yucca in Joshua Tree, California—a visionary and unique addition to the Greater Palm Springs hospitality landscape. Nestled amidst the captivating beauty of Coachella Valley, The Yucca stands tall as Southern California’s first-ever vegan hotel, redefining luxury and sustainability in the heart of the Colorado Desert.
4. Since escaping an aviary in the '70s, Calif. city's population of exotic birds has exploded
by Andrew Pridgen, SF Gate
In December 1977, a dust storm raged through Central California: 100 mph winds yanked trees from their roots, crashed power lines and turned cars and trucks into crushed tin cans rolling down the road. The California National Guard in Bakersfield was activated and rescued 35 people huddled under a bridge. Several brush fires raged in the region, including one at Vandenberg Air Force Base (now Vandenberg Space Force Base) that killed at least three people, including the base’s installation commander.
5. Amtrak San Diego: 10 Things To Know About The Santa Fe Depot & Its Scenic Trains
by Aunindita Bhatia, the Treavel.com
The Santa Fe Depot, one of San Diego’s convenient transportation hubs, is the main station of Amtrak trains that also offers accessible connections to trolleys and local buses. Built in 1915, this train station features a rich history dedicated to the Panama-California Exhibition, where tourists can ride the vintage trolley to feel nostalgia toward the exhibition.
The station next to San Diego’s old town is also famous for its scenic trains to reach world-class attractions, including SeaWorld, the USS Midway Museum, the San Diego Zoo, and some of the best beaches in San Diego. Tourists can also discover more about the Santa Fe Depot and Amtrak San Diego, including routes and interesting trivia through this list.
6. The view from this dizzying California hike is worth the climb
by Suzie Dundas, SF Gate
So the department began building fire towers throughout the American West — remote towers in rural mountains on the tallest mountain peaks in any given area. A fire lookout (both the name of the building and the job title of the person staffing it) would stay in the tower and scan the horizon for wisps of smoke. This person would report the first signs of fire using whatever means possible, including sunlight-reflected Morse code, telephones and even carrier pigeons. The towers were built throughout Washington, Oregon and California.