Alan Day and his sister, Sandra, grew up on the Lazy B ranch in the remote outback of southern Arizona. They both worked side by side with the ranch-hands running cattle and managing the range. When they grew up their … Continued
Japantown in the heart of downtown San Jose has been a vital part of Santa Clara Valley’s history since the 1890s. The first wave of Japanese immigrants (Issie), were attracted to the area for job opportunities in the burgeoning agriculture … Continued
Quilts and textures, ranging from traditional to cutting-edge have been a part of the American fabric since colonial days, and the quilt remains synonymous with the pioneer women who crafted beautiful works out of necessity and as one of their … Continued
In the heart of downtown San Jose’s SOFA District you could easily pass right by MACLA’s understated storefront and not have a clue that there’s a powerful world of visual arts, performing, and literary arts inside. More than 50 programs … Continued
When the blueprints for the iconic Hotel de Anza in the heart of Downtown San Jose were drawn up in 1929, the Roaring Twenties and the Jazz Age was in full swing, but little did anyone know at the time, … Continued
The legacy of the St.Regis Princeville Kauai was nurtured more than a century ago by John Jacob Astor when he opened the illustrious St. Regis in New York City back in 1904. It was there that service was honed to a fine … Continued
Discover the Garden Island paradise of Kauai. We’ll visit with June Capiello, Director of Public Relations at the Sheraton Kauai Resort as she shares her favorite recommendations for cool things to do, including ziplining, sailing up the Na Pali Coast, … Continued
The Big Island of Hawaii is so big that all of the other Hawaiian Islands would fit within its bounds, with room to spare. And the diversity of Big Island natural environments runs the gamut from lunar-like lava flow landscapes, … Continued
Journeys of Discovery with Tom Wilmer NPR Podcast Associate Producer, Katya Cengel Reports from Long Beach, California: After they have served out their criminal sentences, Cambodian refugees remain in limbo. David Ros must check in with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement … Continued
Long ago, long before American missionaries and planters arrived in Hawaii, Waikiki was a sleepy seaside realm where taro patches and a few grass shacks were the highlight of the area. In the latter days of the 1800s, Queen Lilikuokalani … Continued