Mike McPhateinThe California SunHumboldt County’s sculpture race is the ‘triathlon of the art world’Blend Burning Man and Nascar and you might get something like the art sculpture race held every Memorial Day weekend in Humboldt County.May 31, 2018May 31, 2018
Mike McPhateinThe California SunA cathedral of capitalism on California’s Central CoastWilliam Randolph Hearst not only ruled over a sprawling media empire. He wielded power as a congressman, a Hollywood heavyweight, and a…May 30, 2018May 30, 2018
Mike McPhateinThe California Sun6 fascinating facts about California: hero orangutan and dirtbag dope editionAn orangutan at the San Diego Zoo once gained national fame as a serial escape artist. Born at the zoo in 1971, Ken Allen outwitted…May 24, 2018May 24, 2018
Mike McPhateinThe California SunHow California’s newspapers line up on the June 5 ballotOn June 5, Californians will face a ballot posing some crucial questions about the future of the state.May 23, 2018May 23, 2018
Mike McPhateinThe California SunCalifornia’s last volcanic eruptionWith floods, wildfires, and earthquakes, Californians have plenty to worry about. But don’t forget the raining lava.May 21, 20181May 21, 20181
Mike McPhateinThe California Sun6 fascinating facts about California: therapy pig and peach king edition1. San Francisco International Airport has a therapy pig. It’s become fairly common for volunteers to walk therapy dogs around terminals as…May 17, 2018May 17, 2018
Mike McPhateinThe California SunA tribute to Prince has turned a quiet street in Citrus Heights into a pilgrimage siteAn unlikely pilgrimage site for Prince fans has bloomed on a residential street in a nondescript suburb of Sacramento.Apr 12, 2018Apr 12, 2018
Mike McPhateinThe California SunA statue debate in tiny Arcata is drawing fury from national conservativesThe national conservative media has been riveted by a political skirmish in the small North Coast city of Arcata. At issue is the fate of a…Apr 11, 2018Apr 11, 2018
Mike McPhateinThe California SunFinding beauty in detritus in the Mojave DesertIn the Mojave Desert, a post-apocalyptic menagerie of 100 or so sculptures rises from the dust.Apr 10, 2018Apr 10, 2018
Mike McPhateinThe California SunWhen California ruled auto racingSouthern California was once the throbbing heart of auto racing.Apr 9, 2018Apr 9, 2018