Dia de Los Muertos – Hollywood Forever Cemetery
The 19th annual event for Dia de Los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, came early to the Hollywood Forever Cemetery this year, and I
Calico Ghost Town – Yermo, CA
I seldom drive the interstate north toward Las Vegas and when I do, I don’t stop to sightsee. Yes, I’ve heard of the Calico Ghost Town, but always I breezed right by on my way to
Joseph Filippi Winery – Cucamonga Valley
In the Cucamonga Valley, the name Joseph Filippi means wine. Yes, I know California is known for its wine and one usually thinks of Napa and Sonoma, the current giants in the industry. However, let’s back up a bit and consider
Autumn in Julian, CA
When folks think of Southern California, images of beaches and palm trees may come to mind, but there’s more to this area than that. In the mountains east of San Diego lies the tiny town of Julian, known
Los Angeles County Fair 2018
I didn’t attend the fair last year because I spent most of September busy with my Scotland trip. This year I corrected that omission. There’s something about a county fair that shouts AUTUMN! I can’t resist that call. Usually, the local fair isn’t
Stearns Wharf – Santa Barbara, CA
During my short visit to Santa Barbara, I often wandered out to Stearns Wharf. It was within walking distance of my hotel and who could resist
Impressions of Santa Barbara, CA
Along with a visit to Mission Santa Barbara, my plan was to photograph some of the famous buildings in the city. I went about this in my usual spontaneous fashion, missing many great sites but
Laguna Beach Art-A-Fair 2018
Summer in Laguna Beach is synonymous with art as three major festivals are now underway in this coastal Orange County town. I visited recently to attend
Jet Propulsion Laboratory 2018
Once again this year I was lucky enough to snare tickets for the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) Open House held in Pasadena, California. Admission is