Celebrating Mexican Art & Culture at the San Francisco Symphony

Day of the Dead Program | Saturday, November 2, 2024The program starts at 3:00 PM | Activities begin at 1:30 PMDavis Symphony Hall | 201 Van Ness Avenue | San Francisco Each year around November 2nd, the San Francisco Symphony honors Día de los Muertos, or the Day of the Dead, in a colorful celebration … More Celebrating Mexican Art & Culture at the San Francisco Symphony

Que los dejen vender, y que los dejen en paz

Vendedores ambulantes Latinos del Distrito de la Misión de San Francisco demandan que les permitan reanudar sus puestos y ventas en la calle, que la Ciudad les compense financieramente por sus pérdidas y gastos a raíz de la prohibición que entró en vigor a finales de Noviembre. Latino street vendors from the Mission District of … More Que los dejen vender, y que los dejen en paz

Night of “El Grito” in San Francisco

Mexicans in the San Francisco Bay Area celebrated the night of “El Grito” on Friday, Sep 15th, which precedes Independendence Day (September 16th). San Francisco’s Mayor London Breed welcomed community and business leaders for a ceremony at City Hall, followed by the enactment of El Grito’s “¡Viva México! at the balcony. The event was organized … More Night of “El Grito” in San Francisco

Distractions, One of the Few Iconic Stores Left in Haight-Ashbury is Set to Close this October

By Lupita Franco Peimbert One of the iconic San Francisco stores and a hippies and burners’ treasure trunk is about to close for good. Located in the famous Haight-Ashbury, “Distractions,” known for extravagant costumes reminiscent of the Victorian era, Steampunk, the 1960s and 1970s, and other counter cultures, will be non-existent after October 31, 2023. … More Distractions, One of the Few Iconic Stores Left in Haight-Ashbury is Set to Close this October

Palm Springs y San Miguel de Allende formalizarán acuerdo de Ciudades Hermanas

Las bellas ciudades de Palm Springs, CA y San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato se convertirán formalmente en Ciudades Hermanas este Viernes 4 de Agosto, estrechando así lazos culturales y comerciales. La alcaldesa Grace Garner y el alcalde Mauricio Trejo firmarán el acuerdo de Ciudades Hermanas (Sister Cities) en el Palacio Municipal Garberat, ubicado en la … More Palm Springs y San Miguel de Allende formalizarán acuerdo de Ciudades Hermanas

August is Transgender History Month in San Francisco, and the First in the Nation

“Our history is a vivid and captivating account of sacrifice, transformation, joy, and a journey towards personal liberation” Jupiter Peraza, TRANSGENDER ACTIVIST -Jupiter Peraza, Transgender Activist (August 2, 2023) – After raising the Transgender Flag at City Hall, Mayor London Breed and a small group of community leaders and youth gathered to formally recognize August … More August is Transgender History Month in San Francisco, and the First in the Nation

Conciertos de Verano en la Sinfónica de San Francisco

El 6 de Julio, bajo la conducción de Joshua Weilerstein, los talentosos músicos ofrecieron la Sinfonía número 9 de Dvorák, hecha presumiblemente para evocar sus raíces bohemias y  experiencias en América. … More Conciertos de Verano en la Sinfónica de San Francisco

A Coffee Shop By The Highway

Northern California towns are charming to a fault every season. The State roads that take you there offer amazing views along the way, and most importantly, they are safe and well-maintained. During winter, however, it is best to carry on tire chains. There was a coffee shop almost in the middle of nowhere, on the … More A Coffee Shop By The Highway

California Wildfire Update from CALFIRE, Sep 09-2020. Stay Informed.

This is a public service post on the wildfires impacting California. The source is Cal Fire, the California Department of Foresty and Fire Protection, dated September 09, 2020. For questions and/or more information, please contact CalFire.

Estas cascadas son ¡espectaculares!

Este maravilloso lugar se encuentra en el Norte de California, y solo los intrépidos pueden encontrarlo. Acompáñame a Mossbrae Falls o Las Cascadas de Musgo, cerca de Dunsmuir en Siskiyou County, CA. Soy Lupita Peimbert y me gusta contar mis experiencias. Aquí te comparto esta aventura de senderismo o “hiking.” Sin embargo, hay que tener … More Estas cascadas son ¡espectaculares!

Why You Must Stop At This California Town If You Are Heading North.

With a population of approximately 1,600 in 2017, this tiny town by the highway and up by the mountains was designated most beautiful USA Small Town not long ago. I can’t remember what year exactly but it doesn’t matter. Dunsmuir, Siskiyou County, California, is beautiful, historic, charming and a heaven for those who appreciate wandering … More Why You Must Stop At This California Town If You Are Heading North.

The Tiny California City That Takes a Stand.

Shasta Lake has a population of 10,000 and lots of visitors on their way to Shasta Dam and the lakes around town. It is located in Shasta County, a few miles north of Redding. This tiny city is mostly caucasian, has a new generation of hip visionaries, and it has taken a stand. Drunk Drivers … More The Tiny California City That Takes a Stand.

I Couldn’t Find Whiskey in Whiskeytown.

True story by Lupita Peimbert. @Lupitanews.

Taking the Train in the United States.

“Nobody can discover the world for somebody else. Only when we discover it for ourselves does it become common ground and a common bond and we cease to be alone.” – Wendell Berry, American novelist and farmer. By Lupita Peimbert. (Travel) – If you want to get to know the land of a place faraway, … More Taking the Train in the United States.

Just go. Travel Solo. You’ll never be alone. Trust me. {video}.

The United States has amazing landscapes. This video shows images from California to Colorado by train. Photos, video and content by Lupita Peimbert. Support independent storytelling by sharing this video with your friends. 🙂  

The Most Charming Ancient Forests are in California.

By LupitaPeimbert (Travel) For several years, going to the Redwood forests during Holiday weekends was part of my life, and I treasure those beautiful experiences with nature. And then I’ve taken as a habit to lose myself in the Redwoods whenever I feel stressed out, any weekend, any day possible. It was and is easy because … More The Most Charming Ancient Forests are in California.