February 19th, 2015 at 2:00 pm
With more international home buyers than ever before and Southern California as a destination of choice, there’s no denying that overseas buyers will affect the local real estate market.
A report from the National Association of Realtors estimated that $92.2 billion was spent by the international market. This is an increase from $68.2 billion in the previous period. California is one of the four states that accounted for the majority of total reported purchases. Los Angeles and Irvine properties remain popular with the international community.
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February 19th, 2015 at 12:00 pm
Author: Nate Chapnick
Photo: Courtesy of Bentley
Information provided by: Riviera San Diego
There’s nothing more opulent or authentically luxurious than Bentley’s flagship sedan, the Mulsanne. This storied automobile set the world standard by which all other luxury vehicles are judged when its most modern iteration debuted back in 2010. Never content with accepting the status quo, Bentley engineers went back to the design table to create an even more exclusive version of their super saloon. Their creation, the 2016 Mulsanne Speed, brings never-before-seen levels of performance and styling to the ultraluxury sedan segment.
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February 19th, 2015 at 10:00 am
Some call Feb. 19, the start of Chinese New Year 2015, the Year of the Sheep. Others call it the Year of the Goat. One way to get around the issue is to call it the Spring Festival, the literal translation of the modern Chinese name.
The turn of the Chinese calendar is celebrated in Asian communities around the world with varying customs and traditions. Streets-long parades, firecrackers to frighten away mythical crop-eating beasts, and burning incense to usher in good fortune are among the activities you’ll find at Chinese New Year events throughout Southern California.
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February 18th, 2015 at 10:00 am
What:
The 69th Annual Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival is here and features events for the whole family. Celebrate the date harvest with carnival rides, midway games, monster truck and motocross shows, camel and ostrich races, and an Arabian Nights Musical Pageant. Event features live music and headliners include Brett Eldredge, Ramon Ayala, The Commodores, Andy Grammer, and a Battle of the Bands competition.
Where:
Riverside County Fairgrounds
82-503 Highway 111
Indio, CA 92201
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February 17th, 2015 at 4:00 pm
What:
Is there a young explorer in your family? Head to Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park for a bike ride filled with adventure. Riders will learn the mysterious legends of a famed bandit hideout and discover stories about the previous inhabitants, the native Ajachamen people. Completion of the trip earns each rider a Ranger badge. The event is open to all ages 8 and up who can comfortably ride five miles.
Where:
Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park
28373 Alicia Parkway
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
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