February 27th, 2015 at 9:00 am
San Clemente shed its sleepy beach-town reputation years ago. But even after growing from about 15,000 residents in the ’70s to almost 65,000 today, the city had no major shopping center within its limits. That’s about to change – in a big way.
The Outlets at San Clemente, a premium outlet shopping and dining center, is under construction between the entire length of two Interstate 5 off-ramps. Overlooking the Pacific on a palisade west of the freeway, the $100 million development will feature more than a half-million square feet of upscale retail and restaurant space spread over 52 acres. Construction cranes, steel girders, and building exteriors are clearly visible to motorists passing by on the I-5, as well as from all over town. Completion is anticipated by late summer. More than 70 tenants are expected; those announced so far include Calvin Klein, Converse, Kay Jewelers, Nike, Quiksilver, Swarovski, and Tommy Hilfiger. Ocean-view restaurant occupants should be announced soon.
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February 27th, 2015 at 8:30 am
Finding the “best brunch” in any city depends a lot on your definition. Most food choices? Best price? Quality of ingredients? Overall dining experience?
As a top coastal visitor destination, Santa Barbara offers plenty of brunch choices. If it didn’t, travelers and locals alike would be heading elsewhere to satisfy their culinary cravings.
We’ve found three restaurants that serve at least one brunch a week in the charming city. Consider dining at one on your next visit, then vote with your palate on an online review site. There probably are more sites than restaurants, so check out the reviews before you commit your stomach to what should be a memorable meal.
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February 27th, 2015 at 8:00 am
Extreme couponing is not just a TV show. It’s a habit, an adventure, a way of life for shoppers around the world who want to stretch their buying power to the max.
Thousands of websites have been created to dispense advice for novice and would-be clippers. But all share some common tips. Here are a few:
February 27th, 2015 at 7:30 am
Everyone wants to eat healthier. One of the problems with that is that even when we do put healthier foods on our shelves or in our refrigerators, they often come replete with chemicals and preservatives designed to keep them fresh during their transit from field to shipping warehouse to store shelves to your plate.
But what if there was a way to take advantage of the bounty of crops, meats and breads produced by the vast number of local farms and bakeries throughout the United States, and have them delivered right to your door?
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February 26th, 2015 at 4:00 pm
Few things can improve your quality of life like a well-manicured landscape. With the year-round pleasant weather we enjoy throughout Southern California, we have a bevy of choices and options to beautify our homes. But, as with anything else in life, having a plan now can help ensure success later, so here are a few helpful tips for how to get your Southern California garden ready for spring planting:
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