On August 6, 1975, a fire grew in Manteca, California. The El Rey theatre, nestled in the heart of downtown, was being slowly taken over by flames. Quite ironically, the last film to be shown that evening was Steve McQueen’s Towering Inferno. Updated 9/23/2019 – Alas, the El Rey did not recover. It shut its […]
Sometimes, there are buildings and houses that, even after humans have passed on, they refuse to leave. One of these places is said to be the Hanford Civic Auditorium in Hanford, California. Originally built in 1924, the auditorium has seen many public events in its day, and a handful of spirits are believed to linger […]
Yosemite National Park is the home of some of California’s most famous hiking trails with spectacular vistas. With thousand-foot drop waterfalls, scenic routes, mountain peaks and valleys, Yosemite is a wild place. Over the years, visitors have disappeared among the trails or plummeted to their deaths by slipping on wet stones or falling over protective […]
The Mira Theatre in Vallejo has a long history. The building dates back to 1918 and was first used as a schoolhouse. Many residents worked at the naval shipyard in town, and their children were in need of a localized education. The First Schoolhouse in Vallejo Updated 9/23/2019 – The building did not become a […]
The small city of Clovis in the state of California may not be as known as its neighbor city, Fresno, but it’s still quite famous for sitting at the foot of the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range, making it the “Gateway to the Sierras” as it is commonly called. Updated 9/23/2019 – A distinct place in […]
In 1911, women in the Suisun City area decided to form a non-profit organization. The group aimed to improve various endeavors within the community. This organization, thereby known as The Wednesday Club, built a makeshift headquarters in order to host meetings and local events. One of the Oldest Organizations in Suisun Updated 9/23/2019 – Now, […]
If your dream camping trip involves the sun, sand, and maybe your RV, you’re in for a treat. There are many great spots for you to go beach camping in Northern California. Almost all of these have great facilities which you can enjoy with your loved ones. Updated 9/23/2019 – But beware – some of […]
The community of Modesto, California, prides itself on being fairly active. As a result, many running and hiking trails have been created through the town and surrounding county. But some trails are more well-known than others. The Legend of the Modesto Farm Hand Updated 9/23/2019 – The Dry Creek Running Trail is quite popular, but […]
Many Americans travel to Calistoga, California throughout the year, visiting family, friends, or to have a laid back vacation under the California sun. As a result of tourism, Calistoga has many hotels and bed and breakfasts for impending guests. The Elms Bed and Breakfast was once among them. A Calistoga Haunting Updated 9/23/2019 – This […]
From ‘The Shining’ to ‘1408’, Hollywood has its fair share of hotel horror stories to tell, proving the dark side of what are usually considered luxury accommodations that promise relaxation and peace of mind. However, the stories from real-life haunted hotels are even darker and scarier. Updated 9/23/2019 – Once you check into these, your […]
