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Articles from the December 23, 2024 edition


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  • Savor Global Flavors and California Classics at Kestrel Kitchen & Carmocha in Indian Wells

    Chanin Victor, Lifestyle and Travel Editor|Dec 23, 2024

    Indian Wells, California, has recently welcomed two remarkable new dining destinations that are quickly becoming must-visit spots for locals and travelers. Kestrel Kitchen at the Indian Wells Golf Resort and Carmocha at the Grand Hyatt Indian Wells Resort & Villas offer distinct yet equally exceptional culinary experiences. From innovative dishes inspired by celebrity chefs to creative cocktails and inviting atmospheres, these two restaurants bring a fresh vibrancy to the dining scene in this...

  • Californians Are Still Smoking Menthols After Flavored Cigarette Ban

    Special to the Observer|Dec 23, 2024

    California banned the sale of flavored tobacco in late 2022 in an attempt to combat the rising use of tobacco products and e-cigarettes, especially among young people. While cigarette sales have declined, this hasn't stopped some people from smoking menthol cigarettes. From May to June 2023, market research firm WSPM Group conducted a discarded cigarette pack audit that gathered data from ten major California cities. It was found that 14.1% of the packs were menthol, and another 7% were menthol...

  • Ground breaking results as Sierra Domb Leads Visual Snow Initiative to Historic ICD Code for Visual Snow Syndrome.

    Christine Peake, Peake PR Group|Dec 23, 2024

    The Visual Snow Initiative (VSI) has successfully completed the final phase of its mission to secure the first-ever official and designated ICD codes for both Visual Snow Syndrome (VSS) and Visual Snow (VS). Led by Founder Sierra Domb, VSI collaborated closely with Dr. Peter Goadsby and Dr. Owen White to advocate for the inclusion of VSS and VS in the latest edition of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11), maintained by the World Health Organization (WHO). Sierra Domb was the...

  • How to Decide When to Start Claiming Social Security

    Russel Gloor, Association of Mature American Citizens|Dec 23, 2024

    Ask Rusty – Have I Saved Social Security Money by Claiming at 62? Dear Rusty: I had to start collecting Social Security at 62, and I am 75 now. I believe that in the last 13 years I have saved Social Security money, so I do not know why I cannot draw my full benefits now. If I had started drawing at 65 at $1,200 per month, then I would have drawn $16,400 per year. Instead, I got $680 per month from 62 to 75, or $8,160 per year, or about $106,000 over 13 years. Compare that to the age 65 a...

  • City Escape Meets Classic LA, Pet-Friendly Getaway at the Andaz West Hollywood

    Chanin Victor, Travel Editor|Dec 23, 2024

    As travelers rethink relaxation, the Andaz West Hollywood-a Hyatt Hotel-embodies fresh trends in luxury, wellness, and nostalgia. This urban oasis offers the perfect balance of convenience and leisure, with a rooftop pool, pet-friendly amenities, and a prime Sunset Strip location. Blending Urban Wellness Escapes, Nostalgic Urban Stays, and Pet-Friendly City Retreats, the Andaz invites guests to rediscover iconic LA with comfort and sophistication. If you're looking for a refreshing escape with...

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