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by Julie Turner

Local Planner: Sonoma Raceway

Scratch your motorsports itch with wide-ranging gearhead-friendly events at Sonoma Raceway. Watch NASCAR stars or local public drag racing or drifting programs plus preferred military pricing for retirees.

by Julie Turner

Senior Day Trip Planner: Napa Valley Wine Train

The Napa Valley Wine Train offers an unforgettable way to experience the natural and man-made beauty of the Napa’s wine-making region.

by Phyllis Mosher

Pacific Grove Butterfly House

The Butterfly House in Pacific Grove, California, is an explosion of vivid color and longtime love.

by Julie Turner

Walt Disney Studios & World War II

The Walt Disney Studios created insignia — and much more — for the U.S. military and Allies during World War II. Learn about their wartime efforts in a special exhibition open now at the Walt Disney Family Museum.

by Julie Turner

Local Planner Treasure Island

San Francisco’s Treasure Island has an eccentric past and promising future. Take a closer look at the 400-acre, man-made island’s unique place in Bay area history.

by Julie Turner

Local Planner: USS Pampanito

In two short years, the USS Pampanito changed history as part of the nation’s World War II submarine fleet. Take a closer look at her story and rebirth as a national historic landmark in San Francisco.

by Julie Turner

Merriment on Main

Merriment on Main has been a popular Vacaville holiday tradition since 1983. Hosted annually by The Reporter, the event has grown into a large street festival that is now managed by a dedicated nonprofit organization founded in 2018.

by Liz Wildberger

Coming Home

Making the decision to leave a home and community where one has invested many happy years is a huge commitment.

by Julie Turner

Rancho Solano Golf Course

Just a short drive from Paradise Valley Estates lies Rancho Solano, an award-winning 18-hole municipal golf course that’s consistently recognized as being one of Northern California’s top courses.

by Jim Bonar

Beach Blanket Babylon

It looked like it would be a beautiful day as we boarded the PVE bus to “The City” to see “Beach Blanket Babylon.”

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