News you should know, including a bit of good news for the California insurance market; U.S. Senate Republicans take aim on ...

Our latest restaurant news column offers tidbits on a new Mediterranean restaurant in Palm Desert; new Italian "fresh cuisine ...

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The Best Bookstore not only fills a void; is a dynamic center in the literary landscape of the Coachella Valley, and Southern California as a while—and soon, it’ll be a dynamic part of Union Square in ...

Pass keeps performances fresh and audiences coming back for more by crafting theme nights, from American Songbook evenings to Broadway-themed shows.

Numerous presidents have visited, and the destination hosted the wedding of Frank and Barbara Sinatra. But Sunnylands’ popularity among local residents and tourists has little to do with this storied ...

The membership-based business offers board games for sale, about a dozen big tables perfect for throwing dice and exploring fantasy worlds, and friendly vibes all around.

The overall tone of the film is murky/dark; the musical numbers are so-so; and the story just doesn’t have a satisfying ...