Getaways

Safety while traveling is just as important as it is at home. Whether heading to the beach or a cool mountain retreat, travelers far and wide are seeking relaxation and a chance to make memories and enjoy new experiences. Some simple precautions can help ensure your destination is as safe as your own home. One consideration that may slip through the cracks for many travelers is the threat of carbon monoxide (CO): an odorless, invisible and poisonous gas that can only be detected by carbon monoxide alarms. CO can be emitted by fuel-burning appliances and devices such as water heaters, stoves, furnaces and more, so it is critical to be prepared. “There are many things to think about during an...

The outside temperature gauge in the car is pushing past 112 degrees as I head east on the 210 and the 10, quickly leaving behind the burgs of Pasadena, Monrovia, Fontana, Ontario, Redlands, Calimesa, Yucaipa, and Banning, as I approach...

Picture this: You’re floating in the pool, enjoying some relief from the heat while lunch is sizzling on the grill. You hear soft music, the gentle sound of sprinklers splashing and your kids getting along (finally). You could swear you’re...

Are your kids getting enough time outside? A survey commissioned by the makers of Claritin® of 5,000 American parents of children aged 5-13 found that 81% agreed their children are excited to be outside – yet 55% are worried their kids aren't spending enough time outside. Getting outside isn't just good for your kids’ mental and physical health – it’s an excellent way for families to bond and create memories together. When surveyed, 78% of parents said that some of their favorite childhood memories are of playing outside, with 66% revealing they want to recreate those memories with their children. While more than half (55%) of parents admit their kids spend more time outside now than pre-pandemic times, 72% acknowledge...

You’ve still got a year before you must have it to join your luggage and board that flight to Honolulu. But if you don't get that California REAL IDEA by next May, you can kiss Waikiki sayonara.  More than 13 million Californians now possess a REAL ID, the federally compliant ID issued by the state's Department of Motor Vehicles, as of May 1.  The DMV says 213,661 more REAL IDs were issued since last month, as it continues to encourage California residents to apply for the ID. Beginning May 3, 2023, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security will require a valid passport or other federally approved document, such as the REAL ID driver’s license or identification card, to board flights...

  Residents shouldn't fret if they fail to visit the Mariposa Junction Night Market, which happened at Lake Avenue and Mariposa St. last May 7 as it will again welcome the public this June 4. The night market, which was...