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.3 min read·May 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…3 min read·May 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…5 min read·May 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.2 min read·May 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.3 min read·May 21, 2018--1--1
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…5 min read·May 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.2 min read·Apr 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…2 min read·Apr 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.3 min read·Apr 10, 2018----
Mike McPhateinThe California SunWhen California ruled auto racingSouthern California was once the throbbing heart of auto racing.3 min read·Apr 9, 2018----