The Happiest Place on Earth has ambitious plans to expand. The Anaheim City Council unanimously voted in favor of DisneylandForward on Tuesday, pushing the 40-year proposal one step ahead. Though it’s still subject to a final vote, it seems likely the fan-favorite vacation destination will become even more magical in coming years.  The initiative adjusts development types and zoning, allowing for the addition of new theme park attractions, hotels, shopping, dining, and entertainment. Disney will commit to spending at least $1.9 billion in the next decade on its development within the exis ..read more

Sunset’s Insider Guide series highlights seasonal diversions and secret travel tips from local experts. Krista Simmons Meet the Insider: Whitney Saggboy, General Manager, Wild West Voyages Location: Moab, Utah Whitney Saggboy is a proud born-and-raised Moabite. Growing up as a Navajo woman in one of the West’s most notable regions for natural beauty, she has a deep passion for the outdoors, whether that be hiking, mountain biking, paddle boarding, or kayaking. When she’s not trail running with her pooch Crimson alongside her fiancé, you can find her guiding at Wild West Voyages, whe ..read more

This kitchen renovation in a one-bedroom, one-bathroom Oakland condo seemed like it was meant to be. Designer Gina Gutierrez of Gina Rachelle Design had met her future client, Allison, at a New Year’s Eve outing and had given out her business card. Not too long after the meeting, Allison came across the business card again and was inspired to renovate her condo’s kitchen as a “thank you” to her mother, who had passed away. “The soapstone counter actually has ridges carved out which allows Allison to have a drying rack at the sink,” Gina says. The soapstone is from M. Teixeira Soapstone. Max Ma ..read more

Feeling like you’re in a grocery/meal prep rut? A trip to Trader Joe’s is always a good solution. You can count on the grocer to have new, interesting, and buzzy items to fill your cart and try. The latest lineup of new products from TJ’s for the month of April is heavy on the spring vibes and also on the treats. I’d say more than half of the offerings are desserts or sweet snacks, from intriguing Brown Sugar Boba Mochi to Salted Caramel Swirl Danishes.  Take a look at the offerings below and add them to your shopping list. 1 of 21Courtesy of Trader Joe’s Brown Sugar Boba Mochi, $3 Tw ..read more

When one thinks about a production garden designed to yield copious amounts of vegetables and flowers, it’s not often one with perfectly manicured rows overflowing with color and paired with thoughtfully organized spaces for gathering. Practicality and function are usually the focus, not a dedication to stunning surroundings. This is where the team behind Oakland-based Pine House Edible Gardens stands out with their impeccable layout and design philosophies, showcasing the ability to implement important functional garden systems with incredible style. This “homestead” garden located in Walnut ..read more

When it comes to traveling, bad things come in threes—trust me, I should know. Over the past three years, I’ve had three idyllic staycations in Northern California thwarted by unexpected outages. (Two of them were understandable results of high winds, heavy rain, and lots of flooding. But the third? Well, it was a clear, sunny day, so that one remains a mystery.) “Wow, you have really bad luck,” a friend said as I dished about my latest travel tragedy over dinner. The reality? As worry-free as vacations should be, it’s possible for anyone to run into a power outage…or a water shortage…or a for ..read more

Katie Labourdette-Martinez and Olivia Wahler of Hearth Homes Interiors know a thing or two about setting up a cozy bedroom. For the past seven years, they’ve been employing their cozy-coastal aesthetic in Santa Barbara homes and properties in need of TLC, The Craft House Inn. “We’ve made a LOT of beds in our careers,” says Olivia. “We started out staging homes for sale, which means we’ve had plenty of practice. Both Katie and I really love the lived-in-luxury look for a bed, adding layers and texture, mixing patterns, and making it as inviting as possible but still comfortable.” Katie add ..read more

The nine-day celebration toasting our country’s 400 designated national parks known as National Parks Week is upon us. The event, which runs from April 20 to April 28, toasts wildlands of different shapes and sizes with various events and activations to engage outdoor enthusiasts and inspire conservation. And of course Earth Day falls on April 24, smack dab in the middle of the festivities. Entrance fees will be waived on April 20 to kick off the celebration. And although it’s a great time to visit any of the national parks, things can get crowded, so this is a perfect opportunity to visit som ..read more

Pops of color define Amanda Poe’s eclectic San Francisco apartment. Hot pink and teal dominate her living room, which is decorated with quirky decor like dangling twinkle lights and a houseplant growing from a corn on the cob vase. Bedroom walls feature vibrant multi-colored gradient checker print, and even the inside of her closet opens to a splash of sunshine-y yellow. @bohofrisco Come hang out with me!! Colorful, happy, homes!! Renter AND budget friendly. #colorfulhomedecor #apartmentdecor #funhome Follow me and let’s make a home filled with JOY. ♬ original sound – Amanda @bohofrisco Poe ..read more

President Joe Biden has been restoring many of the protected parklands that President Obama designated during his terms, starting with the The Camp Hale-Continental Divide National Monument in Western Colorado in 2022. And now, he’s set to expand two national monuments in California. The first is in the San Gabriel Mountains east of Los Angeles, and the other spans the rolling hillsides north of Napa Valley. It’s anticipated that the official announcement of the expansion of the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument and Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument will be made official in the c ..read more