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LOS ANGELES — A woman who worked as a longtime signature collector for ballot initiatives is set to plead guilty Monday to paying homeless people in Los Angeles' Skid Row and elsewhere $2 or $3 to register to vote. Brenda Lee Brown Armstrong, 64, of Marina del Rey, also...

A proposed half-cent Los Angeles County sales tax to fund healthcare services gained new life Monday, when an updated vote tally showed the measure being backed by a small majority of voters.

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If your idea of a perfect morning includes misty fields, camera-clicking magic, and the slow, dreamy rise of rainbow-colored giants into the sky—this is your moment. There’s something almost surreal about watching a field in wine country transform into a floating rainbow as the sun rises. And no, you're not dreaming—you’re at the Sonoma County Hot Air Balloon Classic.

Nestled in the heart of Palm Desert, California, there’s a place where wild things roam… and they’re not just hiding in the shade. The Living Desert is a unique blend of zoo, botanical garden, and immersive desert experience that feels like stepping straight into nature’s sun-baked masterpiece. But this isn’t your typical walk around a zoo — this is a full-sensory adventure where you can feed a giraffe, hike winding trails, and get face-to-face with creatures from across the world’s deserts.

Nestled beneath the snow-capped majesty of Mount Shasta, there’s a place where the air smells like calm and the views look like a dream. Mt Shasta Lavender Farms, tucked away on a peaceful stretch of Montague, CA, is the kind of destination that sneaks up on your senses—in the best way possible. One moment, you’re driving through open ranchland; the next, you’re surrounded by rows upon rows of fragrant purple blooms and staring out at one of the most iconic peaks in Northern California.

If you thought animal sanctuaries were all about quiet strolls and peering through fences, think again. Tucked into the high desert landscape of Phelan, California, Forever Wild Exotic Animal Sanctuary hides a playful surprise: a miniature railway that chugs right through this fascinating refuge. It’s part safari, part storybook, and totally unexpected.

Tucked into the towering redwoods of Felton, California, Mount Hermon Adventures isn’t your average zipline park—it’s a full-on, heart-thumping, laughter-inducing, Instagram-worthy playground in the sky. If you’ve ever dreamed of flying through the forest or testing your mettle on treetop obstacle courses, this is your golden ticket.

There’s something undeniably nostalgic about an open sky, a glowing screen, and the crackle of car radios tuned just right. West Wind Drive-In Sacramento taps into that feeling perfectly, offering more than just a movie—it’s a full sensory rewind to simpler, slower evenings, but with a modern twist. Whether you're revisiting your own drive-in memories or introducing someone else to the experience for the first time, this spot promises a quirky slice of Americana right off the highway.

Hidden among the towering redwoods of Northern California is a quirky, can’t-miss roadside attraction that feels part storybook, part wilderness wonder. At Trees of Mystery in Klamath, California, you’ll find yourself gazing up at ancient giants one minute and snapping selfies with a 49-foot-tall Paul Bunyan the next. It’s equal parts enchanting forest adventure and nostalgic Americana—with a dash of Bigfoot thrown in.