Hotsheet - Upcoming Events:
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Encinitas Poinsettia Festival - SD North County [NOV] - Popular Winter Garden Show
Mother Goose Thanksgiving Day Parade - El Cajon
Morro Bay Christmas Street Fair [NOV-WE#4] - Music, dancing, kiddie entertainment, Santa Claus, food & gifts.
Poinsettia Bowl San Diego - College Football Classic
Big Bay Balloon Parade San Diego Embarcadero [Dec] - Parade featuring balloons, floats, college marching bands march along a 1-mile route of scenic Harbor Drive (downtown) early on game day. Over 100,000 spectators witness this spectable recognized as - - America's Largest Balloon Parade

Christmas Festivals in California:
Uniquely Christmas traditions, festivals and nativity exhibits share a message of Peace, Joy and Hope with all of the Golden State.
Holiday Bowl San Diego - College Football Classic
California Event Calendar - many, many, more events coming this weekend and next!

2012 Hotsheet Events:
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Pasadena Rose Parade and Rose Bowl Football[Jan 2] - When New Year's Day falls on Sunday, the parade will run down Colorado Blvd on Monday - over 1 million spectators expected.
California Event Calendar - many, many, more events!

Hotsheet - 2013 and Beyond:
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34th America's Cup - 2013 : San Francisco - 58 day super sports event featuring the finest racing yachts in the world.
California Event Calendar - many, many, more events!



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Joke of the Week:
Prayer for California

Marquis Villas Resort Hotel Palm Springs Vacation Getaway
This resort features a refreshing pool, fresh garden courtyard, tennis courts and full fitness facility.

Occupy California
Protesting the financial corruption and corporate greed of 1% of the population that affects all aspects of our lives. Police counter-protest that this takes from their time to protect the city from the hard criminals.
Occupy San Diego Blog - Occupation of Civic Center San Diego.
Occupy Los Angeles Blog - Occupation of LA City Hall.
Occupy Fresno Blog -
Occupy Oakland Blog - Occupation of

Save California State Parks
Governor closes many state parks - critics cry foul gimick by state employee unions to maintain oversized pensions. (How often does any government agency ever shut down its parks? What is the plan to get them reopened?)
Official State Park Closure List
Save Our State Parks - Four simple things you can do to help Save our State Parks
California State Parks Foundation - Find out more about the Magnificent 70 parks that are slated for closure:

California News Alerts:
Earthquakes / Weather / Traffic / Coastal Tides

1. Disneyland VIP Tour - Anaheim
Check our Secret Tips to pack in twice the fun at Disneyland, Knott's Berry Farm, and other local attractions.

2. Big Trees State Park - Calaveras
Nature hike in quiet solitude next to hundreds of the giant Sequoia Trees. Escape from the big crowds and long lines.

3. Big Bear Lake - Inland Empire
Scenic Mountain and Lakefront Resorts - Look for popular music festivals.
Winter Adventure - Ski Resorts / Forest Snowmobile Trails
Summer Adventure - Lakefront / Boating / Mountain Zoo / Alpine Slide

4. California Children's Vacation - Southern California
VIP Children's tour of Legoland, Disneyland, Sea World, Wild Animal Park, Aquarium and Beaches.

5. Super Golf Vacation - Palm Springs
Over 100 Premier Championship Golf Courses make this the Golf Capitol of the World and very popular escape from cold winters.

6. California State Beaches
Surf, swim, sun and play along the great California coastline. Tour the famous Pacific Coast Highway.

7. California State Parks
Encompassing a wide range of wilderness and recreational areas across the state. Camping, hiking, wildlife and much more.

8. California Oceansports - San Diego
At San Diego's Mission Bay you have access to sailing, sportsfishing, surfing, kite-surfing, sea cave kayak tours, paddle boards and much more.


Coronado Island - San Diego - Quiet Harborfront Island Resort
Corte Madera - Marin Co - Explore attractions north of the Bay Area.
Crescent City - Redwood Coast - Gateway to see the tallest trees in the world.
Dana Point - Orange Co - Luxury Harborfront Resorts
Mission Bay - San Diego - Waterfront Vacation Playground & Sea World San Diego
Pacific Grove - Monterey Bay - Historic Coastal Retreat
Palm Springs - California Desert Golf Mecca
Primm Valley - Mojave Desert - Stateline Desert Resort Oasis
Squaw Valley - Lake Tahoe - Mountain Resort - Site of the 1960 Winter Olympics
Sta Monica - Los Angeles - Urban Oceanfront Resort Community
Shelter Island - San Diego Downtown Harborfront

Wildlife & Nature Tour

California Coastal National Monument
Established in 2000, the CCNM runs the entire length of the California coast and encompasses thousands of BLM administered islands, rocks, exposed reefs, and pinnacles above mean high tide. These provide forage and breeding grounds for significant populations of coastal birds and sea mammals.

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California Funnies - Non-Sequitur - 11-Sep-2010
Joke of the Week:
Prayer for California

Bishop Creekside Inn Eastern Sierras
This beautifully landscaped hotel with its charming bridge offers well-appointed rooms with cheery-wood furnishings and serene creek-side patios.

Hawaiian Island Getaway
One of the most popular tourism destinations in the world is the Hawaiian Islands. Local attractions include touring royal palaces, miles of beautiful beaches and polynesian cultural entertainment venues.

Palm Springs Wyndham Resort
Make yourself at home in a warmly appointed room with a panoramic view of the majestic San Jacinto Mountains.

Ontario Mills Hyatt Place Location: Ontario Mills Mall
Hyatt Place is a new kind of hotel that puts style, innovation and The Hyatt Touch® within everyone's reach. Our guests will enjoy a spacious guestroom with a 42" flat panel high-definition television, our sig re Hyatt Grand Bed, a plush Cozy Corner oversized sofa sleeper that is separated from the sleeping area, and complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi Internet access throughout the hotel.

Big Bear Northwoods Resort Center -
A premier mountain resort that is found in the heart of Big Bear Village, just minutes from the ski resorts. Featuring year round recreation in a clean environment known for sunny blue skies and pristine alpine air - Northwoods Resort is the best destination for romantic getaways, family adventure, and group reunions.

Los Angeles Area Attractions
Aquarium of the Pacific - Long Beach
Tour Catalina Island
Disneyland - Anaheim
Universal Studios -

Los Angeles Adventure Tours
Explore the Golden State - (Keyword: Los Angeles)

• Theme Park VIP Guided Tours
• Movie Star Home Tour
• Skyline Helicopter Tour
• Harbor Cruise
• Paragliding Adventure

California Festivals
California Exposition
SoCal Fair
MidState Fair
State Science Fair
CA Avocado Festival
CA Poppy Festival

Concert Tour

Major Performers Now On Tour
Comedy, Classical, Latin, R&B, Jazz, Gospel, Country, Rock & Pop
All Genres of Great Entertainment - Book your seat while you still can! The list of must-see acts currently touring continues to grow:
Van Halen World Tour
Annie Lennox Tour
Hannah Montana Tour - See Teen Idol Miley Cyrus perform as herself and as Hannah Montana, Live!
Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band
Many, many more celebrity acts are now tour - check here for latest listings.

Theater Tour

Big Theater Productions
Broadway, Las Vegas, Hollywood, and other major locations. Popular hits currently playing include Wicked, Mary Poppins, Lion King, Mamma Mia, Phantom of the Opera, Les Miserables, Legally Blond, Spamalot.
Mamma Mia - Rock Musical based on the music of Abba.
Phantom of the Opera - Andrew Lloyd Webbers most popular production yet returns to Orange County Performing Arts Center Mar-Apr 2008.

Family Theater Productions
Popular family shows include Hannah Montana, Ringling Bros Circus, Disney Ice Shows, and more
High School Musical - Disney TV - The Music in You, a backstage look at the making of a high school play
The Wiggles - Get ready to wiggle with Sam, Murray, Jeff, Anthony and their friends Dorothy, Wags, Henry and Captain Feathersword
Sesame Street Live - Meet Elmo and your favorite TV Characters.

Los Angeles Festivals, Faires & Shows
Local Special Events:

California Sports
Cycle California
CA Sports Hall of Fame
CA Sports Cards

Sports Events

2010 MLB Baseball Season
Dodgers, Padres, Giants, Angels, A's. Come see your favorite team in action.

Tour California Golf Resorts
Find our top picks for the best in California Golfing Adventures including Palm Springs, Carlsbad, Torrey Pines and much more. See the news on California's major PGA and LPGA event schedule.

California Runners Guide
Find major race events, festivals, track clubs, cool running gear and much more.

MainTour Las Vegas - Preview over 80 of the biggest and brightest resorts on the Strip and related special features for adventure, recreation, entertainment, wedding packages and other great attractions.

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