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Each week we bring you 6+ things that have to do with drinking, eating, and checking out in California. Thanks & Enjoy your read!
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The California town that has a dog for a mayor
by Christine Hitt, SF Gate
I’d never seen anyone talk so excitedly about a mayor. I drove up to the California mountain town of Idyllwild in March 2022 for a day trip and was finishing a purchase at a local vintage store when the cashier informed me, “The mayor is in town.” Before I could say anything, another shopper swung around with a big smile and asked, “Is he really?”
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What’s New at California Ski Resorts for Winter 2023–2024
by Ann Marie Brown, Visit California
Remember last winter? More than 30 atmospheric rivers dumped record-setting snow across the Sierra Nevada and Southern California mountain ranges. Ski resorts reported seasonal snowfall totals of 50 to 70 feet, and that colossal snowpack lingered long into summer. At Mammoth Mountain, skiers and riders carved up the slopes for a full 275 days from November 2022 to early August 2023.
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Here Are the 5 Best Hikes in Joshua Tree You Need to Take Now
by California.com Team
Joshua Tree National Park is an otherworldly landscape where two deserts meet. The Mojave and Colorado ecosystems converge to create a unique environment that boasts some of the most captivating hikes in North America. With its iconic Joshua trees, massive boulders, and starry nights, this is a hiker's paradise. Whether you're an experienced trailblazer or a weekend warrior, here are the five best hikes in Joshua Tree that should be on your radar.
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Point Reyes is known for its natural beauty. But a day trip for eating and shopping is just as epic
by Madeline Wells, SF Gate
With its breathtaking ocean views and vibrant green hillsides, the draw of Point Reyes is obvious. From whale watching at the Point Reyes Lighthouse to strolling through the Cypress Tree Tunnel, the national seashore offers an embarrassment of riches when it comes to natural beauty.
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This Bay Area pizzeria is the first of its kind
by Susana Guerrero
Mochiko Mochi Pizza, the first of its kind, opened Saturday in Burlingame after a soft opening phase early last month. Inside Mochiko, customers will find a selection of rare pizzas with an unexpectedly soft, chewy center reminiscent of mochi desserts.
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Some Disneyland fans say this free souvenir never existed. We found proof
by Julie Tremaine
It’s a chilling warning, especially since it’s coming from Little Leota, the smaller version of Madame Leota. A disembodied head of a spirit medium, she resides in the seance room of the Haunted Mansion at Disneyland. Once you’re off your “doom buggy” ride car and headed toward the exit, certain you’ve seen your last ghost and you’re about to make it out alive, she makes one final appearance, uttering her ghastly message.
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