Shining the SoCal Spotlight on…
Shining the SoCal Spotlight on…
GIANTS: Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz Share Their Expansive Art Collection with San Diego
San Diego’s own Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz, aka Mrs. & Mr. Dean, are lovingly and publicly sharing their massive and thought-provoking art collection, Giants, with the San Diego community at La Jolla’s Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego.
Slanted—A Film Spotlight
Slanted — The Movie Writer and director Amy Wang jumps into race and racism in her film, Slanted. With a premiere at SXSW in 2025, this week the satirical comedy enjoys a national release in theatres compliments of distributors at Bleecker Street and Fox Entertainment...
2026 SoCal Motivational Minds Worth Knowing
Discover why David Meltzer, Sean Kanan and Dr. Mindy Pelz are our SoCal Spotlight 2025 Motivational Minds to Know!
California Rain Douses 25-year Drought
Residents in Southern California and around the entire state lived through heavy downpours throughout the holidays. Nature challenged many as holiday shoppers navigated rain-soaked streets and flooded shopping mall parking lots. Like a favorite holiday gift enjoyed...
New Year, Closed Biz: Socal-born Sprinkles Cupcakes Shuts Down
If you haven't heard yet, it's official. Sprinkles is no longer raining down its sugary and stylish treats with its iconic single dot presentation. Since its opening in Beverly Hills in 2005, Sprinkles Cupcakes has been a hit! The Sprinkles founder, Candace Nelson,...
Tortillas Get a Nutrient Boost
Moms-to-be—and really all of us Mexican-food craving California residents—have another reason to eat a healthy portion of tacos and chips and salsa in the new year. Governor Gavin Newsom signed the unique “fortified corn masa bill” into law in September of 2024. And on January 1, 2026, the law takes effect.
Fire Defense & Insurance Unite—Benefiting Homeowners
Property owners in Southern California who’ve lost their fire insurance, or those who have been denied coverage, could be in for some much-needed relief.
Firefighters Face Intensifying Winds
January’s LA Wildfires — The most destructive in Los Angeles history. Santa Ana winds are expected to strengthen today and throughout the next three days. Brian Rice, President of the California Professional Firefighters, discusses the current wind conditions that are driving the fires and how brush fires become urban blazes. [Photos are courtesy of @steve_san_diego]
Encouraging Women to Share Their Midlife Health Stories
On February 19, 2025, I will step onto the stage at TEDx La Jolla to present my talk, The Perimenopause ‘Broken-Rung’ Hypothesis. This topic explores how unaddressed midlife health challenges—particularly those during perimenopause—can disrupt women’s leadership...
5 SoCal-Published Books to Gift This Holiday Season
We’ve got a handful of SoCal published books that need to be under your Christmas tree. At the very least, they need to be a part of your New Year’s Resolution reads!