Tag Archives: California

A peaceful corner of Paradise

Posted on March 10, 2011 by

ASILOMAR BEACH, Calif. — Few places on Earth can be more soothing. We first discovered this mile-long stretch of sandy beach and rocky coves behind the Asilomar State Conference Center more than 20 years ago.  It’s changed little since, even … Continue reading →

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This isn’t grandpa’s general store

Posted on March 9, 2011 by

SAN GREGORIO, CALIF. — They don’t sell penny candy at the San Gregorio General Store, where Highway 84 intersects Stage Road less than a mile east of the Pacific Ocean. But you can buy a kick-ass margarita at the long … Continue reading →

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Would California's Prop 14 turn elections into carnivals?

Posted on May 27, 2010 by

From Hollywood to high-tech, California has often been the country’s trend-setter.  So the rest of us should pay close attention to the state’s latest big idea, which will appear on the ballot June 8 as Proposition 14. If it passes, … Continue reading →

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