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4 days ago | 
secretlosangeles.com | Jamie Ferrell
If you’re one of the tens of thousands of viewers who have been tuning into Big Bear’s bald eagle nest live cam, then you’ll know that eaglets Sunny and Gizmo are growing rapidly. After witnessing them hatch back in March, those little gray fluffballs are now nearly full-sized birds, lately seen flapping their impressive wings as they prepare to fledge this May.
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5 days ago | 
secretlosangeles.com | Jamie Ferrell
Just up the 101 from Santa Barbara lies the tiny Western town of Los Alamos, California—population: 1,839. While many travelers are likely to stop in nearby Solvang, this hidden gem makes for another charming road trip stop on your journey up the coast. The historic town is centered around a humble 7-block street where you’ll find historic buildings like the 1880 Union Hotel.
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6 days ago | 
secretsanfrancisco.com | Jamie Ferrell
Tens of thousands of people have been glued to a live cam of Big Bear’s celebrity bald eagle family, comprising mom Jackie, dad Shadow, and newly-hatched eaglets Sunny and Gizmo. After the eaglets hatched in March, we cried after the third chick died in a snowstorm, and then watched the remaining two fluffballs grow into nearly full-grown birds exploring their independence. As Sunny and Gizmo hit 9 weeks old, they’re likely to start flying this month.
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6 days ago | 
secretlosangeles.com | Jamie Ferrell
With nearly one million travelers depending on L.A. Metro every single weekday, there’s no doubt that local public transportation is an essential part of daily life in the city. If you’re one of those commuters, then it’s essential to check eligibility requirements for Metro’s LIFE (Low Income Fare is Easy) Program, which offers qualifying low-income residents a free 90-day pass followed by 20 free rides every month. Frequent riders could save a few dozen dollars per month—more on that below.
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1 week ago | 
secretsanfrancisco.com | Jamie Ferrell
Ryan Coogler’s compelling new supernatural film Sinners has been turning heads since it hit theaters last month. The film achieved a near-perfect 97% score on Rotten Tomatoes and has evoked widespread hometown pride, given that Coogler himself grew up in Oakland.
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1 week ago | 
secretlosangeles.com | Jamie Ferrell
Yosemite’s waterfall season is reaching its peak right now, as melting snow contributes to thunderously full cascades that are a sight to behold. As hundreds of thousands of tourists flock to this gem of the National Park System in California, there are a few things you should know to see the waterfalls at their best and avoid difficulties at the park entrance.
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1 week ago | 
secretsanfrancisco.com | Jamie Ferrell
Ever since Big Bear eagle parents Jackie and Shadow hatched three eaglets back in March, thousands of viewers have tuned in to the Friends of Big Bear Valley live cam to see what’s going on in the nest—especially after one of the chicks sadly died in a snowstorm. Fortunately, the remaining two chicks are looking healthy at nearly nine weeks old. Just a month after local elementary students voted to name the chicks Sunny and Gizmo, the two eaglets are now getting ready to fly.
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1 week ago | 
secretlosangeles.com | Jamie Ferrell
San Simeon holds numerous treasures, from the opulent Hearst Castle to the famous resident elephant seals. However, even seasoned Highway 1 travelers may not know about this tiny black sand beach and waterfall tucked away near Ragged Point Inn, accessible via a steep trail descending the bluff. This is Young Creek Beach, one of the most underrated stops along the PCH—even if it’s just to see the view from above.
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1 week ago | 
secretsanfrancisco.com | Jamie Ferrell
Bad Bunny just announced his Debí Tirar Más Fotos World Tour, which will cruise through cities in Europe, Australia, Latin America, and Japan starting in November and lasting through next summer. As thousands rush to claim tickets to the 23-stadium tour, local fans are left reminiscing about his performances at the Oakland Coliseum in 2022 and Chase Center in 2024—and incidentally, where he ate while in town. Here’s a little refresher about his 2022 visit to Sol Food in San Rafael.
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1 week ago | 
secretsanfrancisco.com | Jamie Ferrell
Two years ago, we wrote an April Fools article about Alcatraz reopening as a fully operational prison, complete with a pickleball court. Now, after a directive from the Trump administration to explore reopening, many San Franciscans are doing a double-take at the historic island, which has served as a public museum and successful tourist attraction for over 5 decades. Who owns Alcatraz? When did it last hold inmates? Here are a few of your Alcatraz questions answered…Who owns Alcatraz?
