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Making chicken vodka parm, French dip and lamb burgers with Salt Hank

Literal incentives, of the tax variety

There’s room for everyone — ranchers and hipsters alike — at Sam Seidenberg’s bar

Here's where to stay, eat and play in NorCal’s most famous coastal retreat

Saloons or wine tastings? Kayaking or hiking? It’s all on the table in Lake County.

Turns out there's a connection to the famed OR-7

Hit all nine of them on this roughly 30-day itinerary

The measure has been especially challenging for establishments with pork on the menu

Where to stay and what to do in Northern California’s favorite summer spot

The proposed marine sanctuary would include a long stretch of coastline

Transcontinental, (almost) 3,000 miles from home

The record-breaking Sierra snowpack means high flows through September

This could be the end of a long and contentious legal saga

Get cozy beside the fireplace in lakefront rooms — or standalone cabins — at Marina Riviera

Escondido will no longer be "escondido"

All the space of a vacation home with all the service of high-end lodge

Plus: An oxtail recipe for the ambitious home chef

Here are the six best new restaurants in Los Angeles

Josh Hendizadeh shares his top picks at a variety of price points

Oakland deserves professional baseball. Oakland deserves the Athletics.

According to longevity expert Kien Vuu, signs point to yes

From retro diners to natural splendors, attractions abound on the 270-mile trip

It’s thanks to a new partnership with Ritz-Carlton Bacara in Santa Barbara

Forest bathing, a national park and possible Bigfoot sightings await

If you’re not staying at the renovated Santa Monica landmark, at least go for the late-night piano bar and discreet power dining

Phillip Acquafresca of the Absinthe Group shares his favorite spots for grabbing a cheap drink

The Resort at Pelican Hill is a hidden gem in Orange County, with a record-breaking pool, exquisite spa and top-ranked golf courses

Private beaches, private hot tubs and a private pickleball court

Those rooms are small — but a perfect location and superlative coffee bar make up for a lot

Ocean views for $55 a night, Yosemite for $10

The German brand Blacklane has an idea for how to make the 100-mile trip slightly more seamless

Bonus: Its lobby-side Board Shop rents surfboard, bodyboards, GoPros and more