Braden Pontoli, the California-based music artist who was reported missinghas been found dead. His family as well as partner Tommy Lei made the announcement on Facebook. Braden Pontoli has been found dead after he was reported missing on Tuesday. (Facebook/McKenna Potter) “Hi everyone – my family and I want to thank you all so much … Read more
Braden Pontoli, a California-based music artist, has been missing since Tuesday, September 8. His partner, Tommy Lei, issued an urgent plea on social media seeking help in finding Pontoli. Braden Pontoli, a California-based music artist, has been reported missing by his partner. (Facebook/Braden Pontoli) “Hi Santa Monican, please help me find my partner, Braden Pontoli. … Read more
James Cameron bought his 102-acre California ranch in 1999 for about $4.4 million, creating a private retreat far removed from Hollywood’s usual celebrity lifestyle. Set within the secluded Hollister Ranch on Santa Barbara County’s Gaviota Coast, the property became a family home, writing retreat, working farm and base for the filmmaker’s interest in deep-sea exploration … Read more
California is dealing with another dangerous heat wave, with triple-digit temperatures and unusually high humidity putting extra pressure on power systems across Southern California. Los Angeles and Orange counties have reported power outages as residents rely heavily on air conditioning to stay cool. LADWP has urged Los Angeles customers to conserve electricity through 8pm Thursday … Read more
A structure fire was reported on the block of 1300 West Arrow Highway in Upland, California on September 9. The San Bernardino County Fire posted an update on the situation on X. A structure fire was reported in Upland California. Image for representational purposes. (Unsplash) “#SBCoFD is on-scene of a RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURE FIRE on the … Read more
Sea otters returned to California’s Elkhorn Slough in 1984 when pollution had severely affected its ecosystem. When sea otters returned to California’s Elkhorn Slough in 1984, the estuary was already facing severe environmental pressure. The coastal wetland had high nutrient levels linked to its agriculture-dominated watershed, while eelgrass had fallen to an all-time low of … Read more
Before Melody Ranch became associated with Gene Autry, it was already part of the machinery of early Hollywood. The Newhall property opened in 1915 as Monogram Studios, providing a ready-made setting for Western films at a time when the genre was becoming a staple of American cinema. John Wayne was among the performers whose early … Read more
Pic credit: Realtor/ Ollie Paterson Maison de Campagne, a manor in Rancho Santa Fe, CA, is up for sale, according to a report by Realtor.com. The French-style home looks like it has a backstory, with aristocrats and centuries-old family dinners, perhaps a scandal or two. But it doesn’t. This five-bedroom home does not have any … Read more
Photo credit: Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute Two miles below the surface of the Pacific Ocean, off the coast of California, in a world of near total darkness and crushing pressure, a remotely operated vehicle glided silently through the water. Its cameras were scanning the deep for the strange and the seldom-seen when something extraordinary … Read more
Image(s): Left/Jimmy Van Heusen and Sammy Cahn/American Songwriter/Right/Rattlesnake Ranch Some places become famous because of what they look like, and then there are places whose reputation comes almost entirely from the people who once gathered there. High above Yucca Valley in California’s high desert, Rattlesnake Ranch belongs firmly to the second category. Composer Jimmy Van … Read more