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Southern California’s only wine train roars back into life this fall, how to ride and what to expect
Chugga chugga, choo choo. Step aside, Napa Valley — Southern California’s very own “wine train” is roaring back into action this fall, promising riders a unique experience aboard a restored vintage train. The 90-minute ride on the “Backcountry Wine Train”…
World’s only armless racing driver has a need for speed — and a dream of Le Mans
Meet the world’s only armless racing driver who steers with his feet and dreams of becoming the first disabled competitor at Le Mans. Callum Smith, 23, was born without arms but has already hit speeds of more than 110 mph on track thanks to a custom…
Disney’s secret sauce switcheroo that has fans quietly cheering
The Most Magical Place on Earth is swapping out a little bit of its kick. Tabasco is being phased out of restaurants across Walt Disney World — with Tapatio taking its place in the House of Mouse condiment lineup. The switch was recently spotted at ABC…
Malibu sinkhole swallows access to best-kept secret SoCal beach below celebrity homes
Malibu’s weather woes keep piling up. The headline-making sinkhole threatening to swallow a string of luxury homes on the city’s star-studded E. Sea Level Dr. has now claimed another casualty — public access to one of the LA area’s best, secret beaches. Long…
Americans reveal the places they’re sick of seeing pets: survey
Your dog may be your best friend, but that doesn’t mean everyone wants to see them: Workplaces, coffee shops and grocery stores are among the top places Americans don’t want pets, according to new research. The survey of 2,000 Americans by Talker Research…
Eat, slay, love: New York Fashion Week’s tastiest trend is food-themed couture
They’ve got great taste. As New York’s fashion flock descends on runways and afterparties this season, one sweet theme keeps coming through: Food-themed clothes and accessories. Outside the Cult Gaia show at the American Museum of Natural History on Thursday…
SoFi Stadium unveils insane new NFL menu with caviar dip and brisket
Football season is back, and ahead of SoFi Stadium’s first game of the season on Sunday September 13, we got an early taste of its new menu, which is surprisingly exotic and gourmet. Sofi is home to the Los Angeles Rams and Chargers. Featuring Mexican…
LA dive bar famous for blasting Covid restrictions chased out of its 1970s home by developers as locals erupt
At barely 5 p.m. on a Thursday in Sherman Oaks, the party has already started at Pineapple Hill Saloon & Grill. Def Leppard’s “Pour Some Sugar on Me” blasts from the sound system, and a crowd of regulars settles in along a well-worn bar. Flat-screen TVs glow…
The best days to score deals at major US supermarkets revealed — according to dynamic pricing trends
If you are heading to the store on Saturday, you might be paying top dollar for your groceries. A new study from data research platform Decodo reveals that grocery prices hit their peak on Saturdays at major retailers, while Mondays and Wednesdays offer the…
LA Zoo unleashes hundreds of rare frogs into the wild — to rescue SoCal streams
The animals are loose. The LA Zoo announced it has released more than 650 endangered frogs into area wilds — as part of an ongoing species conservation effort in Southern California. Scores of southern mountain yellow-legged frogs were released into streams…