The aebleskiver – those delightful Danish pancake balls – are another showstopper that deserves serious recognition. These spherical wonders are crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, ...

The sign reading “Dansk Bageri Conditori og Kafe” might as well translate to “Abandon your diet, all ye who enter here.” Walking through the door feels like being transported across the Atlantic, with ...

Nearly 2,000 firefighters are fighting a battle against the Gifford wildfire in central California that has already burned more than 72,000 acres.

Southern California Edison warned of potential public safety power shutoffs Monday that could affect about 550 customers in ...

Dangerous fire weather conditions fueled the explosive spread of the Gifford Fire in Southern California, increasing to ...

Global News' live interactive map shows where wildfires are burning as Canadians across the country face another severe wildfire season.

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. July 17, 2025 (Santa Ynez, California) – Corque Hotel, a charming, premier property located in the heart of Solvang, ...

At least 10 stations in Merced County were selling gas for less than $4 a gallon.

At least 10 stations in Stanislaus County were selling gas for less than $4 a gallon.

Budi Kazali of The Gathering Table is one of many chefs serving Solvang during Taste of the Santa Ynez Valley on October 4. | Credit: Courtesy One of the evening’s featured chefs is veteran ...

The kind of plants you can grow have changed slightly in most regions of Canada according to the federal government’s latest Plant Hardiness Zones map — the first such update since 2014.

Cattle Decapitation have announced a North American tour behind their 2023 album Terrasite with Aborted, Frozen Soul and Tribal Gaze. The winter run takes place predominantly in the US, with the ...