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A world of opportunity; luxury ships visit stokes dreams of cruise ship economy
One of the most luxurious ships in the world is slated to float into the waters of Humboldt Bay next month.
Memorial Day! Gateway to summer. Time to dust off the barbecue grill and invite the neighbors.
It's Summer Vacation Time for the California Least Tern
The wheel of the seasons is turning again.A For a few glorious weeks earlier this month, our shorelines around the bay were packed with water birds.A Shorebirds in their breeding finery shared the bounty of the intertidal and shallow water areas with California least tern newly arrived from Mexico.A The shorebirds are now gone, away in the night ... (more)
Ardenwood Historic Farm: interactive vintage site
With summer approaching, it's time to line up some outings that are fun for both children and adults.
Acampo woman dies in three-vehicle crash
A three-vehicle accident claimed the life of Judith Lynn Dohring, 48, of Acampo on Monday afternoon near an intersection that nearby residents say needs a four-way stop control.
Shivers, the bureau's got a chilling story
It was a double-doona night for many across Victoria with regional areas and suburbs on Melbourne's outskirts shivering through temperatures below zero.
This weekend check out some fun open houses after the Bay to Breakers
Curous about the market in the Haight Ashbury? Want to visit some open houses there? Here's a hand-picked selection that will give you a good overview of prices and housing styles.
LA Police: 2 arrests in Chinese student killings
LAPD Detective Gus Villanueva announced the arrests and had no further details pending a news conference scheduled for 7:30 p.m. PDT.
Hills briefs: House of Stone holds sculpture show benefit
The first showing in Montclair of contemporary Zimbabwean sculptures is now at Thornhill Nursery, 6250 Thornhill Drive.
Mothers Encouraged To Spend Their Day In Golden Gate Park
In honor of Mother's Day, the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department is giving away flowers to moms who visit featured gardens within Golden Gate Park on Sunday.
Monument status for Alameda's Bruton House
Visitors who walk into the home's entry hall see a dark brown paneled staircase with a large banister and art glass windows reminiscent of another time.
Historic preservation benefits touted
Preservationists have agreed for many years about the economic benefits of historic preservation: increased property values which translate into increased tax revenues for communities; cultural and heritage tourism which translates into increased jobs and increased sales tax revenue.
City's senior centers have a history all their own
May is Older Americans Month, a good time to acknowledge the creativity and contributions of Oakland's diverse senior residents.
Carpenter & Hudson Family Tour: History in Ukiah and Potter Valley
The artist's unique gravesite at the Ukiah cemetery includes stone benches inlaid with her family's crests, a towering stone monolith topped by a carved Phoenix, and a hollowed out rock basin overflowing with piped-in water from which animals and birds still drink all carefully designed by Grace Hudson.
Press Democrat wins 7 awards in CNPA journalism contest
The Press Democrat won seven awards Saturday in the annual Better Newspapers Contest sponsored by the California Newspaper Publishers Association, including first place for its team coverage of a five-week manhunt for a Fort Bragg killer.
Sacramento D4 council race is chance for LGBT community's 'long-awaited dream'
Two gay candidates running for a Sacramento City Council seat are trading barbs on the campaign trail ahead of the June vote while two straight candidates received key endorsements as late as Sunday.
Getting to Know Vintage Home Styles
Any community older than a few decades is usually made up of a wide range of housing types, and the older the neighborhood the more the variety that can usually be found.A Generally speaking, these vintage neighborhoods have an attractive appearance, especially if homes were built over a long period of time.
Calif. man makes deal to keep antique boat in yard
A Southern California man who's been restoring a 72-foot antique boat in his side yard has reached a settlement with Newport Beach, just days before the city's nuisance suit was set to go to trial.