Tour the Central Coast: San Luis Obispo

San Luis Obispo is a four-hour trip south down Highway 101 or a stunning drive down Highway 1. Either way, once you arrive, the SLO lifestyle kicks in – laid back, down to earth,... Read More

Coastal Commuter

The grass is always greener — and probably costlier

By Michael Snyder

As much as i love the change of pace and professional opportunities that my frequent time in Los Angeles provides me, I can’t imagine packing up all of my belongings, pulling up ... Read More

Weekend Traveler

Cruise the Central Coast: Cambria

By Patty Burness

The California coastline is a stunner any time of year. On a clear day, it really can’t be beat. Heading south on Highway 1 to the Central Coast from San Francisco, my husband an... Read More

Travel/Sports

Adventures in Hong Kong Dining: Lei Yue Mun and the Mother of all Garoupas

By Ernest Beyl

Many years ago when Hong Kong was a British Crown Colony, I spent a lot of time there as a P.R. guy. In the 1950s, I was the publicist in the United States for Cathay Pacific Airwa... Read More

Coastal Commuter

The fruits of my labor (or all figged up)

By Michael Snyder

I’m worried about the figs. Never thought I’d say that, let alone write that, but there you have it. At an inopportune time, I find myself in San Francisco and not at m... Read More

Weekend Traveler

Get a culinary high at 7,000 feet

By Patty Burness

In the fall, Tahoe is a visitor’s dream — stunning lake, enticing trails, majestic views, and culinary excitement — all without the crowds. This trip, we chose the north shor... Read More

Coastal Commuter

Working from post to post on the coast

By Michael Snyder

Just to be clear, I may be the coastal commuter, but I am hardly the only coastal commuter — at least when it comes to the San Francisco-Los Angeles circuit. I have at least thre... Read More

Weekend Traveler

Chill out in Catalina

By Patty Burness

If you’re out to lose the 24/7 stress, here’s a remedy: Head straight to Catalina. You’ll find this beautiful island just off the Long Beach coast at the end of an hour-long ... Read More

Coastal Commuter

Truckin’: The food truck revolution is over … and the food trucks have triumphed

By Michael Snyder

Remember when a food truck was a giant van transporting groceries to your local supermarket? Or a Meals-on-Wheels delivery service for the ill or disadvantaged? Or a Good Humor tra... Read More

Weekend Traveler

Kick back in Kenwood

By Patty Burness

The tiny hamlet of Kenwood dates to the late 1800s when it was part of a Mexican land grant. The townspeople voted to name the location Kenwood in 1895 because its original name �... Read More

Coastal Commuter

The game is afoot … or on a bus

By Michael Snyder

It’s no big surprise that car culture dominates daily life in Los Angeles, while San Francisco, where a cable car serves as one of the city’s most familiar symbols, is ... Read More

Sports Corner

Warriors: How an astounding team gets better

By Steve Hermanos

The Golden State Warriors won the NBA championship last season and are better this season. The Warriors won 67 games and only lost 15 last season. This season it’s 73-9, sett... Read More

Coastal Commuter

In enemy territory with a charm and a prayer

By Michael Snyder

During the summer of 2012, I was doing one of my increasingly frequent stints in Los Angeles for work, and I received a call from a friend asking if I would like to see the San Fra... Read More

Weekend Traveler

Scenic Sonoma

Take a historic getaway amid the beauty, wine

By Patty Burness

The historic town of Sonoma is a wine country lover’s delight. With its welcoming ambience, idyllic scenery and sumptuous bounty from surrounding farms and wineries, Sonoma i... Read More

Coastal Commuter

The parties never stop

By Michael Snyder

One of the true charms of the San Francisco nightlife scene has been the proliferation of long-running fun-filled club nights that are more like special events than mere dates on a... Read More

Travel/Sports