Community, Diversity, Sustainability and other Overused Words
Community, Diversity, Sustainability and other Overused Words
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The Great Pajama Debate has taken over social media once again, this time sparked by a viral Costco photo and a sharp commentary from lifestyle writer Alicia Bittle. It started innocently enough: a snapshot shared by food and retail commentator Dr. Sylvain Charlebois (@FoodProfessor), showing shoppers in casual plaid pajama-style pants browsing the aisles of a busy Costco warehouse. The image quickly racked up millions of views, prompting Charlebois to vent a common...
SANTA MONICA, Calif. - In the heart of Silicon Beach, where tech innovation pulses through daily life, local author Ani Malik (pen name of Anmol) has released a timely and unflinching guide to the future of software development. Titled Hi BOIS: Build, Observe, Iterate, Ship, the debut book argues that artificial intelligence agents are not merely speeding up the traditional software development process-they are collapsing it entirely. Published in February 2026 and available...
People love to trash talk California, specifically LA, but I LOVE IT. I'm committed! I even married it. What started as a joke became a nickname that stuck. So, I took my city's name and officially became Liz Angeles. I'm committed to staying warm, staying in shape, and staying broke! As a Sonoma County kid, I was sent from the vineyards to Vegas for my blackjack-dealing mom, because, well, I was a teen living with my dad and brothers; not ideal. Since my high school...
Mountain Lions in Southern and Central California Gain Threatened Status In a landmark decision on February 12, 2026, the California Fish and Game Commission unanimously voted to list isolated mountain lion populations in Southern California-including the Santa Monica, Santa Ana, San Gabriel, and San Bernardino mountains-and along the Central Coast as threatened under the California Endangered Species Act (CESA). This protection covers roughly 1,400 lions facing severe...
Triple Beam Pizza has established itself as a beloved spot on Main Street in Santa Monica since opening its doors about two years ago. Located at 2905 Main Street, Santa Monica, CA 90405, this pizzeria is part of a small chain founded by renowned James Beard Award-winning chefs Nancy Silverton and Matt Molina. Drawing inspiration from their numerous trips to Italy, Triple Beam specializes in Roman-style pizza, featuring rectangular slices or pies served hot and fresh in sunny...
Truckee, Calif. (February 19, 2026) - A mother black bear and her two cubs briefly interrupted skiing operations at Northstar California Resort on February 18 when they sprinted across an active ski run, as captured in multiple videos shared widely online. The incident occurred on the resort's "Woodcutter" trail during a busy powder day, following recent heavy snowfall that left the area with approximately 48 inches of new snow over the prior week. Video footage, including...
On Tuesday January 13, the Pacific Design Centre, West Hollywood hosted a red-carpet premiere of Balance: A Perimenopause Journey- a 4-part docuseries on Perimenopause. FilmHub & Siddhayatan Tirth Productions presented this eye-opening documentary of two female monks' personal journey through perimenopause. Guests were treated to two of the episodes on the night. This 4-part docuseries, which premieres on Amazon & Apple TV Jan. 30th, looks at the global health crises of perime...
SANTA MONICA, CA - As Valentine's Day approaches, the iconic Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier is transforming into a glowing beacon of romance with its annual "Love Lights the Pier" celebration, drawing couples, families, and visitors to the oceanfront landmark. The centerpiece of the event is the Pacific Wheel - the solar-powered Ferris wheel - illuminated nightly with an impressive 174,000 LED lights in vibrant shades of red, pink, and white. The display features...
Looking for something to watch on this 3 day weekend with your lover, in bed? The 2000s were the golden age of mainstream romantic comedies - a time when Hollywood leaned hard into the formula of meet-cutes, grand gestures, misunderstandings, and happy endings, often with a glossy, feel-good vibe that made them endlessly re-watchable. They were "angsty but hopeful" because they thrived on romantic tension (miscommunications, career vs. love conflicts, self-doubt) while always...
From chips to dips: What fans are serving for the Big Game Each year, the Big Game ranks among the most food-centric events in the United States. In fact, Americans consume more on this day than on any other day of the year, besides Thanksgiving. Millions of households will be preparing snacks for watch parties, and dips in particular have become a centerpiece of game day spreads, as party hosts are looking for shareable foods that are easy to serve and require minimal...
How to tell if your dog really loves you Your dog loves you, and not just because you’re the one who fills the food bowl every day (though that certainly doesn’t hurt). Dogs are social creatures and hard-wired to connect with humans. Over thousands of years, they’ve learned to read our emotions, respond to our cues, and form real emotional bonds. So that attachment you feel to your pup? It’s genuine—and reciprocated. You probably already recognize the obvious signs of love:...
What is a grace period for payments and how does it work? When someone gives you grace, they’re giving you a special favor or allowance. In the financial world, a grace period gives you more time to pay before certain consequences kick in. Achieve explains what a grace period is and how you could use your grace period to your advantage when you need to. Key takeaways: - A grace period gives you time to pay before certain fees and charges kick in. - Lenders are not required t...
Healthy aging habits by decade: Your wellness blueprint for aging What's the best age to start a healthy aging routine? Whatever your current age happens to be, of course. Whether you've just graduated college or are enjoying your retirement years, there's no time like right now to start your longevity strategy. Getting a head start is always ideal, but if your youth involved more partying and processed foods than mindfulness and fresh kale, it's never too late to turn things...
Flossie, a remarkable British tortoiseshell cat, has officially turned 30 years old, cementing her status as the world's oldest living cat according to Guinness World Records.Born on December 29, 1995, Flossie celebrated her milestone birthday late last year, reaching an astonishing age that equates to roughly 140–160 years in human terms, depending on the conversion method used. The Guinness World Records organization first verified and recognized her as the oldest living c...
The new age of air safety: How real-time weather, terrain, and turbulence tech makes jets safer than ever Commercial aviation has never been safer from a technological standpoint. Yet, many passengers are likely to disagree, especially after news reports last year put the spotlight on various mishaps in the air and individual experiences with severe turbulence. If you are one of these passengers, your intuition isn’t necessarily wrong. Paramount Business Jets has looked into h...
It’s Financial Wellness Month: Are you prepared? January is financial wellness month. That makes it the perfect time to work on improving financial habits, including saving more money, paying down bills, saving for retirement and life goals, and ensuring you and your family are protected from risks. The Zebra takes a closer look at what financial wellness means and how having sufficient insurance coverage can safeguard it. What Financial Wellness Means for You When most p...
5 ways Gen Z is defining themselves differently online in 2026 For millennials and Gen X, the internet was once a place to build a personal brand using real names, consistent usernames, and polished profiles. These would often serve as signs of credibility and ambition. Gen Z, however, has taken a different approach. As true digital natives, this generation is reshaping how online personas work, opting to reject visibility, permanence, and a polished front in favor of...
Planning life after high school isn’t easy: 4 tips for students and their families Many high school seniors are now focusing on what they will do once they graduate — or on the fact that they don’t at all know what is to come. Families trying to guide and support these students at the juncture of a major life transition likely also feel nervous about the open-ended possibilities, including starting at a standard four-year college or not attending college at all. Writing in Th...
Why auto insurance might not cover major losses Most drivers operate under a sense of security provided by a monthly premium. There is a common assumption that as long as a car insurance policy is active, the financial consequences of a collision or theft are managed. However, the reality of insurance contracts is that they are designed to cover specific risks within rigid boundaries. When a catastrophic event occurs, policyholders frequently discover that the gap between...
How Dolly Parton’s ‘Light of a Clear Blue Morning’ reminds us why hope matters Hope is more than just a feeling. It serves as a psychological anchor, provides a way to cope and acts as a force that influences how we move through difficult chapters. In the spirit of renewed optimism, Dolly Parton rereleased her beloved classic “Light of a Clear Blue Morning” in 2026, describing it as a song she originally wrote when she was “searching for hope.” A message, she says, “still...
The 25 best places to retire in the US in 2026, ranked by what retirees value most What’s the best place to retire? To answer that question, The Motley Fool surveyed 2,000 retired Americans to understand what matters most in retirement and used those insights to rank the best places to retire across the United States. Based on the survey results, The Motley Fool identified seven key retirement factors and weighted each according to retiree preferences: quality of life (...
Why does your dog get so excited about snow? It’s a delightful scene: The first snow of the year falls, and you get your dog all suited up to venture outside for a walk. The second they lay eyes on the winter wonderland, their ears perk up. Setting that first paw print into the snow, their snout goes into overdrive, and the seemingly endless zoomies start. You may have wondered: What is it exactly about snow that gets them going? Is it the look of it? The texture on their p...
9 everyday things tourists do that are accidents waiting to happen Tourists often move through American cities, beaches, and national parks with a sense of ease, soaking in places locals know can change quickly. Residents in major destinations say many of the mishaps they witness don’t stem from thrill-seeking but from the everyday habits visitors bring with them: stepping into a busy street for a better angle, edging too close to wildlife, or venturing into water that l...
Has the doodle craze gotten out of hand? The truth behind this trendy breed Is there any dog breed hybrid more popular these days than the Doodle? “Doodling,” it would seem, is the dog husbandry equivalent of adding cheese to food — it just makes everything better. Or does it? Why exactly are Doodles so popular, and do they really live up to the hype? Kinship breaks it down. Disclaimer: If you, dear reader, have a Doodle in your family, know that your pup is perfect the way t...
Big Game food trends: DoorDash data reveals how America eats on game day On the biggest Sunday of the year, the game is only half of the excitement. The other half? The spread. With over 5.7 million orders placed on its platform the day of the Big Game last year, DoorDash data shows what actually made it to watch parties, from restaurant favorites to the grocery items that fueled game-day menus. Here’s how America ate on championship Sunday in 2025. Key Highlights - Big G...
