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Where the Wild Things Are

No Comments 17 June 2013

A two-toed sloth named Lola, a few prickly yet totally zenned out porcupines, and the most adorable monkeys with a penchant for golden showers. Oh yes, it's just another day at the Wildlife Learning Center in Sylmar. Stop by on Saturday, June 22 for "Twilight Hours" when the park will be open until 8pm!

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It’s Carnival … Caribbean Style!

No Comments 16 June 2013

It's National Caribbean-American Heritage Month and you know what that means, mon: It's time to celebrate Carnival...Caribbean style! I'll be in the parade on Saturday, June 22 and to kick off the festivities, I previewed all the action on "Good Day LA" where I learned that jerk chicken is NOT just for eating...

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Party Time at SPARC

1 Comment 10 June 2013

Listen up, animal lovers! Santa Paula Animal Rescue Center (SPARC), the first and only no-kill shelter in Ventura County, is celebrating its One Year Anniversary on Saturday, June 15 from 11am to 4pm and you're invited! Located in the adorable and historic district of Santa Paula, the party will have plenty of food, drinks, live music and KHAY Radio will be broadcasting live noon-2pm with giveaways.

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Hot New Pick: Riva Bella

No Comments 06 June 2013

So I finally made it to Riva Bella restaurant over on Doheny & Sunset in WeHo. This pricey al fresco palace opened in January and I've been reading and hearing great things about it ever since, so I was excited to try it out. The space is totally gorg with its sprawling indoor-outdoor patio, but it was one tentacley dish that really makes Riva Bella worth a return visit.

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Parasailing & Paddle Board Martial Arts

No Comments 04 June 2013

I'm not exactly a water adventure person, but I knew that parasailing and surf ninja-ing in Marina del Rey would make for fun TV. It's kinda ridic considering I live on the Westside, but I couldn't even remember the last time I was actually in the marina. Now that I've gotten my feet wet (so to speak), I can honestly say it's totally worth a repeat visit.

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Johnny Cash Music Festival

1 Comment 20 May 2013

Forget Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones. The OG man in black will always be Johnny Cash. On Saturday, June 15, the Ventura County Fairgrounds will turn into an all-day tribute to Cash with live performances from a FOO FIGHTER(!!!), Johnny Cash memorabilia, a motorcycle and custom car show, food, wine, beer and a pin-up girl pageant.

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A Day of Girlie Fun in the Sun

1 Comment 14 May 2013

Bright and summery manis, fabulous brow shaping and yummy treats? Sign me up! It was a day of pampering when I was invited to the #OnTheGoBeauty event on the rooftop of the Thompson Hotel in Beverly Hills. It was also the perfect opp to spend time (and no money!) with one of my out-of-town friends who was ready for a little R&R and a whole lot of fun.

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Hidden LA: Candelas Guitars

1 Comment 13 May 2013

There are hundreds of places throughout Los Angeles where you can get a guitar, but there is only one that has been handcrafting these classical instruments for the last 80 years. And it's all happening in an area you might have never expected...

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Hot New Pick: Feed Body & Soul

2 Comments 10 May 2013

Forgive the name... it's actually really good. Feed Body & Soul restaurant on Abbot Kinney is all about making healthy food flavorful. It's low fat, has no butter, no refined or even cane sugar, no white flour, virtually no dairy except for one dish that has a yogurt sauce on the side and lots of gluten-free stuff along with 100% organic cocktails!

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Silver Lake Art, Craft & Vintage

1 Comment 05 April 2013

Wanna shop til you drop, enjoy tasty eats from food trucks and support local businesses all at the same time? Look no further than the Silver Lake Art, Craft & Vintage, a hodgepodge of vendors selling this and that for those seeking a muuuuch smaller alternative to the gigantic Rose Bowl flea market. Aaaaand... they have a special truck just in time for Mother's Day!

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