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Travel south of San Francisco to San Mateo County, and discover the pleasures of a relaxed, slower-paced California. Top activities here are fun for children and adults.

The hotels near the San Francisco Airport have the best views of any airport hotel around, and small inns near the beach in Half Moon Bay are classy and romantic.

Communities fight two different battles for same reason: Preservation

Surfrider Foundation battles Southern California's Transportation Corridors Agency to conserve famous beach in San Onofre State Park from proposed toll road.

Avoid the crowds at Disneyland! Instead, have some fun on the beach while vacationing at one of these family-friendly California locales during spring break.

The San Francisco area of California has many luxury hotels, but only one best 5-star hotel in East Palo Alto. Four Seasons is the top place for high tech business trips.

Some California schools have the opportunity to become "Ocean Guardians" through a National Marine Sanctuaries grant program that funds local ocean conservation projects.

The Lucile Packard Foundation for Children's Health has revealed a 183 percent increase in Autism, from 2001 to 2007, in the California Bay Area.

South of San Francisco, the village of Half Moon Bay comes alive in the Fall with everything from contests for biggest pumpkin to delicate hand-blown glass pumpkins.

Listing of Central California Ice Skating Rinks, Figure Skating and Speed Skating Clubs in the San Francisco Bay Area

Giant Moon's final Preakness Stakes workout Tuesday at Belmont Park went in :22.80 for the first quarter, and was a bullet time of :47.77 for the half mile.

A 175,000-gallon ocean display filled with dozens of sea creatures, as well as Legoland's signature little-brick sculptures, are highlights at Sea Life Aquarium.

The great liberator of the Americas, Simón Bolívar, was born with a silver spoon in his mouth. Rather than lead a life of leisure, he dedicated himself to his studies.

Thoroughbred horse racing's Russell Baze, 48, is going strong. Voted the 2002 George Woolf Memorial Jockey Award, Baze is now first in all-time riding victories.

The admission of Alaska as the 49th state in January 1959 opened the way for Hawaii to end 58 years of being a territory and become a state.

Whether the early payoff of a mortgage on a home is a smart financial move depends on the homeowner's preparation, personal circumstances, and goals.

Families who travel to oceanfront Carlsbad, California, will find a number of kid-friendly eateries. Here are three of the best spots to dine close to Legoland.

Instead of battling the crowds in Orlando, make fun family memories in Jacksonville or Daytona Beach (which is not just for college-age spring breakers anymore).

In the four weekends leading up to Halloween, Legoland theme park gives kids a chance to trick-or-treat safely and holds festive Saturday Brick-or-Treat Party Nights.

Despite a major housing bubble, location still mattered and will always matter going forward.

Pro Football Hall of Fame coach John Madden, known to many as the legendary broadcaster of NFL games, announced his retirement on Thursday after 30 years in the booth.

Pioneer of The Nile and The Pamplemousse match up in California's Santa Anita Derby. Musket Man is in Illinois. I Want Revenge and Imperial Council meet in New York.

Some cities and counties have enacted mandatory spay/neuter laws, and many more have been proposed. Consider the issues around legislation of pets.

Paying off a mortgage early can be a convenient way to increase income or free up cash for other ventures, but investors must weigh the pros and cons of doing so.

Composed of various one-day stretches, the entire cycling tour goes from Salinas to Same, taking 9 -12 days to complete. The first leg (about 212 km) ends in Manta.

Online dating sites are a useful, hopefully safe service for singles. Great expectations for finding perfect matches are easier with webcams and speed dating agencies.

Redondo Beach CA has many casual, fun things to do that typify Southern California. The best activities, restaurants, and upscale hotel here make for a luxury vacation.

In 1876 he began building his huge horse operation in Palo Alto, about 30 miles south of San Francisco.

Affirmed has one; A.P. Indy and Dixieland Band have two apiece; Thunder Gulch has one;Storm Cat another; Tiznow has one; and Holy Bull's got one - Derby run offspring.

"Through my Always Dream Foundation, I simply hope to help children fulfill their dreams." Now you can be a part of this great ambition.

With proper emotional and financial preparation, the recipients of financial windfalls can increase their wealth in meaningful ways.

Although public broadcasting was given federal funding and the official green light for freedom of expression in 1967, today its programmers fear cuts and censorship.

Sandy Simpson needed a job to help pay for college. He never would have predicted it would turn into a career.

Two months away from the Kentucky Derby, Scat Daddy, Great Hunter, Circular Quay, and Hard Spun won big races. Curlin impressed. Street Sense still led in the ratings.

The Oregon Ducks aren't just undefeated in Pac-10 Conference football in 2009. They've been virtually untouchable.