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Surf City 10 takes over PCH in Huntington Beach Sunday
Sep 14, 25 03:38 AM
All four lanes of Pacific Coast Highway, from Warner Avenue to Beach Boulevard, will close to vehicles on Sunday for the 10-mile race, which begins at 6:30 a.m. A 10K on the same course starts at 7:15… -
9 Best Downtowns In Southern California
Sep 14, 25 03:38 AM
Small scale, big center. Southern California’s strongest downtowns aren’t built on height or hype; they simply have stories to tell, things to see, and experiences to remember. The filter is strict: i… -
Historic Sites Open Doors for Statewide Celebration
Sep 13, 25 04:56 AM
Two Santa Monica landmarks will offer extended public access Sept. 13-14 as part of Doors Open California 2025, a month-long statewide celebration showcasing more than 70 historic sites across the sta…
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Recent Articles
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Surf City 10 takes over PCH in Huntington Beach Sunday
Sep 14, 25 03:38 AM
All four lanes of Pacific Coast Highway, from Warner Avenue to Beach Boulevard, will close to vehicles on Sunday for the 10-mile race, which begins at 6:30 a.m. A 10K on the same course starts at 7:15… -
9 Best Downtowns In Southern California
Sep 14, 25 03:38 AM
Small scale, big center. Southern California’s strongest downtowns aren’t built on height or hype; they simply have stories to tell, things to see, and experiences to remember. The filter is strict: i… -
Historic Sites Open Doors for Statewide Celebration
Sep 13, 25 04:56 AM
Two Santa Monica landmarks will offer extended public access Sept. 13-14 as part of Doors Open California 2025, a month-long statewide celebration showcasing more than 70 historic sites across the sta…
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