A Greater Los Angeles Facebook group, SGV Eats, on Monday unveiled the dynamic line-up for Eat SGV Week, the first of many food-centric extravaganzas to be held Dec. 7-13 across the San Gabriel Valley (SGV). The SGV is recognized as a mecca for Asian cuisine and thriving food culture. The weeklong event has over 20…
By Greg Aragon While recently charting my course to California’s Eastern Sierra, I spotted a tiny town on the map called Independence. It was located off Highway 395, right along my path. And with a name like Independence, it screamed history and small-town California. I had to investigate. My getaway began at the historic 1927 Winnedumah Hotel,…
By Greg Aragon California’s Eastern Sierra is packed with incredible scenic beauty and must-see locations. From Mono Lake and Bodie State Historic Park to Mammoth Mountain and Yosemite National Park, the region is wonderland of nature. But the area also boasts smaller, less known destinations that are equally beautiful and worthy of exploration. Such is…
By Brianna Chu Sailor’s Brew Coffee is a Pasadena-based wholesale coffee company, a passion project born from native Pasadenan Trévon Sailor’s love for coffee and a desire to connect and fuel a community of positive and resilient folks. Sailor began his journey into coffee roasting and sales two years ago, simply through his own love…
By Greg Aragon The 1930s was a great time for Hollywood westerns and for the city of Lone Pine, Calif. Film crews came looking for adventure in the nearby Alabama Hills, where giant granite boulders provided the perfect backdrop for hideouts, ambushes, stage coach rides, and gunfights. These movies brought big names like John Wayne,…
By Greg Aragon It was 42 steps across the grass from my suite at San Diego Mission Bay Resort to the sandy beach where ducks were playing in the water. I know because I took this memorable stroll dozens of times during my two nights at the luxurious, waterfront hotel. My recent getaway to San…
By Greg Aragon Fall is here and that means it’s time for pumpkins, apples, turkeys and scary things. This week I would like to look at a couple of my favorite Southern California destinations to celebrate the season. They are Fillmore and Oak Glen. Located in the San Bernardino Mountains, about 75 miles east of Los Angeles,…
By Greg Aragon Paradise comes in many forms. Recently it came by way of a charming suite overlooking the Pacific Ocean, a secluded beach, and a delicious, 40-day aged cut of prime steak. In other words, I spent a night at the historic Grande Colonial in La Jolla and dined at the property’s renowned Nine-Ten Restaurant & Bar. A friend…
