On Sunday, October 8th, I was enjoying a sun-drenched autumn day while covering the opening of the PGA Tour FedEx Cup circuit, the Safeway Open at the magnificent Silverado Resort & Spa.

At 7 p.m. I was toasting Brendan Steele, the winner of the tournament along with Napa Mayor Jill Techel. Shortly after that; I biked to my downtown Napa home. Two hours later I smelled smoke and figured merely that nearby neighbors must be …

Although technically it is still summer, and most of the country remains in heatwave mode, gradually temperatures will drop, and the vibrant colors of fall will grace America’s treasured National Parks and open spaces.

Autumn is less than a month away and for photography buffs, some of the most colorful scenery of the year is about to get underway.…

Southern California welcomes in 2018 with a celebration not to be missed — The Tournament of Roses Parade and the Rose Bowl Game!

The bands, floats and equestrians start the day as they travel down Colorado Boulevard; then, two of the top college teams in the country meet in the Rose Bowl.

Packages available including hotel, reserved seating, parade float construction viewing and ground transportation.

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