By Nancy D. Lackey Shaffer | Photos by Chris Mortenson
Tiki culture is not Pacific Islander culture. The societies of Oceania — a geographical area covering over three million square miles between mainland Asia and the Americas and which includes...
By Mike Nelson | Photos by Viktor Budnik
It’s not unusual, driving around greater Los Angeles, to see bright fluorescent signs attached to lamp posts or fences, with notices bearing an arrow and a code word that means, essentially, the...
By Nancy D. Lackey Shaffer
In Ventura County, picturesque locations for the most memorable wedding abound. Beautiful beaches offer seaside romance, sprawling ranches provide rustic elegance. For something chic, consider a winery or elegant property with sweeping views. We are...
By Mike Nelson | Photos by Viktor Budnik
Need chocolate? Of course you do. But what kind?
You can wander through any supermarket or drugstore candy aisle and find plenty of mass-produced chocolate items — boxed, bagged and barred, some better...
Omar Reyes Benítez | Photos by Viktor Budnik
Ventura nonprofit STEMbassadors is leading the way. Through
programs like its IDEA Center and professional development initiatives, the organization is helping students get precious experience in a pricey industry.
It was founded in 2017...
Clean lines and sustainable design define the magnificent Wall House in Ojai.
BY Mark Storer | Photos By Michael Montano
The shifting landscapes and seismic heaving of the American dream
during the past 40 years has rocked the earliest visions of the...
