Mark Herrier grew up in Lompoc in the 1950s and ’60s, when the theater was the undisputed center of town. Kids were dropped off on Saturday mornings with a dollar in their pockets — enough for popcorn ...

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California's iconic Highway 1 is one of the country's most scenic drives. Now that the route has been reopened, here are the best stops along the way.

Steve Carell has changed offices. He’s back in HBO’s “Rooster,” a comedy about a dad who moves to the same town as his ...

World Atlas named six California towns among the prettiest on the Pacific Coast. See which scenic cities made the list.

After a year of loss, Betsy Andrews returns to the deep calm and natural wonder of this eight-island archipelago stretching from Santa Barbara south to San Diego.

Marbella, Magaluf, Ibiza and Benidorm are among the most popular Spanish destinations favoured by Brits. But in recent years, huge numbers of tourists flocking to these sunshine-filled hotspots have ...

Selected to represent South Africa in the international feature Oscar race, Imran Hamdulay's directorial debut is a story of trauma and healing.

Here’s a look at oil spill disasters. Spill estimates vary by source. Ten Largest Oil Spills 1. January 1991 – During the Gulf War, Iraqi forces intentionally release 252-336 million gallons of oil ...

Thanks to the longer, sunnier days, the fresh energy of a new season and the joy of reading with the windows open, there's something especially satisfying about cracking open a good mystery in the ...

Without the economic and educational powerhouse of Cal Poly, SLO life would be literally slow — closer to the rural cow-town ...

What turns a small coastal community into a place that famous people choose not just to visit, but to stay? In Montecito, the answer has less to do with spectacle than with restraint. The enclave, ...