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Christmas is a wrap but wintry fun is afoot around Skypark at Santa's Village
A ‘Winter Wonderland’ brimming with bundle-up activities is next for the mountain-merry attraction.
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Bundle up: Mammoth Mountain's 2024 is off to a snowy start
Over a foot of flakes fell at the bustling ski resort; Big Bear Mountain Resort also received “significant” snow.
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Mammoth Mountain is doused in frosted sugar — okay, snow — just in time for Christmas
Up to a foot of frosty flakeage fell at the celebrated Sierra resort.
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Experience après-ski cuisine & family fun at this Bay Area winter wonderland pop-up
California Live’s Jobeth Devera is at Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley at East Palo Alto where the property has been transformed into a jolly holiday happening. From their restaurants adorned with wooden chalets and cozy fire tables to a synthetic ice rink and illuminated alpine trees, this pop-up promises a unique and festive experience for the whole family. It runs...
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Whoa, there's snow: Big Bear Snow Play just opened for the season
Several cold nights, plus a busy line-up of snow guns, have made the tubing park’s early-November debut possible.
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Napa Valley tradition: ‘Winter in the Wineries' adds flavor to the frostiest months
Calistoga’s cool-weather favorite is back, with a passport that kicks off in early December.
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Winter Fest OC's 2023 dates are live and prompting daydreams of cooler nights
We can already taste the hot cocoa from here: The Costa Mesa merriment is back in late November.
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UPS Driver Rescues Woman Who Fell Into Freezing Creek
Patrick Shore, a UPS driver in Wisconsin, rescued a woman after she slipped into a creek and could not get out.
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Monarch Butterflies Wintering in California Rebound
Researchers say that the population of western monarch butterflies wintering along the California coast has rebounded for a second year in a row. The orange-and-black insects saw a precipitous drop in 2020 that put them closer to extinction.
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Glow Tubing Is Adding Night-Bright Fun to Big Bear Snow Play
Whoosh by moonlight, then ride back up the hill via the magical Magic Carpet.
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Don Snowshoes and Savor Big Bear Lake's Wintry Splendor
Join an Eco-Tour helmed by the Southern California Mountains Foundation and breathe in the Great Outdoors.
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Massive Winter Storm Blasts Most of US With Snow, Freezing Rain, and Frigid Temps
Winter weather is blanketing the U.S. as a massive storm sent temperatures crashing and created whiteout conditions.
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What Is the Winter Solstice?
The winter solstice, which usually occurs on Dec. 21 or 22, is when the tilt of the Northern Hemisphere is farthest from the sun, and marks the shortest day and longest night of the year and the start of winter in the Northern Hemisphere.
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Seasonal Depression: Winter Blues or a Sign of Something More?
Seasonal Affective Disorder affects countless Americans every year, but how many actually know what it is? Dr. Kelly Rohan and Dr. Norman Rosenthal explain the disorder, and how to treat it.
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Mammoth Just Got Some Major Snow (With More to Go)
December delivers: The Sierra ski destination has received close to five feet of accumulation (so far).
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Avoiding a COVID Winter Surge
COVID hospitalizations are increasing again in California but doctors are cautiously optimistic we’ll be able to avoid the kind of deadly surges we saw the last two winters. Ted Chen reports for the NBC4 News on Nov. 28, 2022.
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Rooftop Cinema Club Turns Winter Wonderland With a Holiday-Inspired Movie Lineup
The temperature is cooling down for the winter and holiday decorations are popping up all around town. What better way is there to get in the holiday spirit than to cozy up at the Manchester Grand Hyatt rooftop in the Downtown San Diego Embarcadero and watch classic holiday flicks? From now until Dec. 23 San Diegans can indulge in their...
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When Is the First Day of Winter and What Is the Winter Solstice?
While the meteorological winter begins at the start of December, the astronomical start of winter is marked by the winter solstice.
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Ice at Santa Monica Gets a New Opening Date, Brrr
The seasonal outdoor rink was due to open on Nov. 10, but the big showers earlier in the week have delayed the fun (but only slightly).
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California Ski Season Starts Early
Several ski resorts in Northern California have opened early due to steady snowfall this past week.