Getaway to Torrance: A Relaxing, Non-Touristy & Dog-Friendly Escape

“You are going where?” “Torrance, near LA.” “But why?” That was pretty much the standard reaction when I told friends and family about my upcoming weekend getaway to Torrance. To be honest, I thought so as well at first. Who goes to LA on purpose, right?I was looking for a little getaway for my husb

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Catalina Offshore Products: Where Women Rule the Fish Market

Now 51% Women-Owned, Catalina Offshore Products Continues to FlourishThe sleepy lobster probably didn’t notice as a woman’s hand lifted him from his tank, but this was a first at Catalina Offshore Products. Early one wintry, Saturday morning, the new managing owner, Brittany Strangman, carried the d

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Soar at Sunrise: Unforgettable Hot Air Balloon Ride in Temecula

I seriously regretted my decision to sign up for this, when my 3rd snooze alarm went off at 4:05 AM to violently rip me from dreams. Let me just tell you: Wine tasting and getting up at 4 AM does not mix well at my age! Argh…. But then again, when would I have the chance to go on a hot air balloon r

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