September 26, 2024

Community

The Artist Tree. Experience Cannabis Reimagined

I’m not your typical art gallery-goer, but I have to say I was intrigued by the concept of a cannabis retail space that also happens to be a functional art gallery. As the first licensed recreational cannabis dispensary in Laguna Woods, The Artist Tree differs from any other cannabis or

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Community

Superhero Celebration & 5K Walk Outlets at San Clemente

Sunday, October 20, 2024 A resident of Laguna Niguel, Monica Cline founded Live Like Jojo Foundation after her son, Jojo (Jordan) passed away at age seven in 2018. Jojo was born with mitochondrial deletion syndrome and endured many years of health complications; however his diagnosis did not prevent Jojo, Monica,

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Destination Dining

Lazy Dog Restaurants

Featuring the First Taste of Fall For some reason, the soft entry into fall for the rest of the country seems like a magical amber-hued 90’s film, probably with Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan. The issue is that while everything east of the California border starts turning golden and brisk,

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Business Showcase

Refresh Your Kitchen with kitchen tune-up

I’d go out on a limb pretty easily in support of the claim that most processes exist as a response to an existing problem. Such was certainly the case for local business owner Kim Wilbur when she found herself at the all-too-familiar crossroads between a kitchen contractor estimate and the

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Health & Wellness

What it Means to Age in Place

By Michelle Thomas and Jim Kordenbrock Jr., Gerontologist Home is a refuge of familiarity and comfort for many people. As we age, we are frequently reminded of the qualities and experiences that have bonded us to our homes, while tugging at our desire to retain our independence as we choose

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Business Showcase

Cefali & Cefali, APC

Trusted Accident Attorneys for the Most Serious Injuries Michael Cefali matched with his person (his wife Courtney) long before law school – but their partnership extended through the long years studying for the bar and paid off in an even match that has stacked up in their favor many times

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Travel & Leisure

Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa

San Diego’s Premier Fall Stay-Cation Destination School seems to be starting earlier and earlier each year. Perhaps it’s just that when I was a kid, it felt like summer went on for an eternity. Long days riding bikes and crafting friendship bracelets, going to the beach and roasting marshmallows in

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Travel & Leisure

Alisal Ranch. The Jewel of Santa Ynez Valley

I heard someone say recently that a tried and true method to find happiness is watching someone else’s face light up with excitement. After spending a few days last month at the bucolic Alisal Ranch in Solvang, I think there’s certainly some truth to the adage. My husband, Tim, was

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