Ryan Pitkin is a writer and editor based in Charlotte, where until recently he ran an alternative weekly newspaper called Queen City Nerve. He is also editor of NoDa News, a community newsletter in the neighborhood where he has lived for 15 years.
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Glow-in-the-dark Cosmic Baseball returns to Fresno and Sacramento in 2027
Glow-in-the-dark Cosmic Baseball is coming back to Fresno’s Chukchansi Park and Sacramento’s Sutter Health Park in 2027. Here’s how to get tickets.
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The California national park WorldAtlas says you shouldn’t skip
Lassen Volcanic National Park has four types of volcanoes, steaming geothermal trails, and alpine lakes, all without the crowds.
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One of the best haunted hotels in the country is in Long Beach
The Queen Mary is a retired ocean liner with a storied, and sometimes tragic, past.
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What to know about California’s new used car law
The California CARS Act enacts consumer protections meant to save time, money, and lives.
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This California beach town is up for a major national Main Street award
MainStreet Oceanside beat out thousands of programs to land among eight national semifinalists.
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Mountain lion crossings are coming to Joshua Tree National Park
Two wildlife crossings over Highway 62 near Joshua Tree aim to protect mountain lions and bighorn sheep from deadly car collisions.
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Why California lawmakers made Dolly Parton Day Sept. 25
California will now honor Dolly Parton Day every Sept. 25, a nod to her hit movie “9 to 5.” Here’s why lawmakers say her legacy deserves a day.
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U-pick hemp comes to Northern California as a local farm takes innovative approach
Sonoma Hills Farm hosts an interactive event where you can clip, cure, and take home your own hemp plant to enjoy.
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Transit fares are rising in October—here’s how to save money
San Diego MTS fares rise Oct. 1. Riders on CalFresh, Medi-Cal, or CalWORKs may qualify for PRONTO LIFE discounts on buses and the Trolley.
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First time voting in California? Here’s what to know for the 2026 midterms
These tips will help first-time voters or folks who are voting in California for the first time in a while.
