Living near the ocean does not have to mean Malibu money. These towns offer something better: lifestyle + affordability + room to grow. Whether you are making your first move or planning your last one ...

Faced with abandonment from the state, rural residents built their own fire lines, shelters, and support systems.

15 Best Beach Towns to Retire on a Monthly Budget of $3,000 or Less There are plenty of affordable beach towns for those on a fixed income.

Early mornings bring the best harbor action, as fishermen prepare their vessels, mend nets, and head out to sea in search of salmon, rockfish, and Dungeness crab – the coastal trifecta that makes ...

The nature of the societal collapse and your individual needs and priorities will vary of course, but here are 7 of the best ...

Reem Assil will open a new hub and headquarters for her restaurant and bakery operations in Jack London Square ...

Nestled in Northern California’s farm country, Williams offers small-town charm with a pace that follows the agricultural seasons. This farming community provides a peaceful setting where life moves ...

I moved to California from the UK in 2007, but it took me almost 20 years to set foot on the state’s only coastal island city ...

You might envision the coolest small town in California being a beach-filled haven, but this mountain paradise is a fair jaunt away from the Pacific Coast. With amazing hikes, year-round activities, ...