NEWS FROM : CALIFORNIA  

A California WWII vet who ran the Nuremberg Opera House — welcoming the likes of Mickey Rooney and Bob Hope — turned 103 last month. Now, he's sharing his tips for a fulfilling life — which include good food, good wine and a wonderful wife. "I’m Italian, so pasta is the first thing that comes to my mind," Sam Avolicino of Danville told Fox News Dig...

Italian defender Giorgio Chiellini has retired from professional soccer after a 22-year career. The 39-year-old Chiellini's decision was announced Tuesday by Los Angeles FC, his club for the past 1 1/2 seasons following 17 years at Juventus. Chiellini also announced his decision on social media, calling his career "the most beautiful and intense jo...

It was a glorious day on Nov. 18 as Desert Arc celebrated its 65th anniversary with an Italian Festival & Car Show hosted by Southwest Church in Indian Wells. Mario Del Guidice, owner of Mario’s Italian Cafés, who has championed Desert Arc’s mission for more than 40 years, generously underwrote the food for the event, with 100% of proceeds donated...

The stereotype of the Italian nonna, or grandmother, attempting to feed you until you burst holds true — especially at the holidays. No sooner had any family member walked through her door than my own nonna would lay out a tablescape of antipasti, already arranged and plated under a sheath of plastic wrap, waiting in the fridge for just the occasio...

Just over two months after the 2023 California Capital Airshow, organizers announced an appearance from an Italian military jet demonstration team at the 2024 edition. The Frecce Tricolori will appear for an evening airshow on July 13 and 14, one of seven appearances the team will make in the United States, according to organizers. The Italian team...

Thousands of words and many minutes of video content have been composed about the mad scramble to swap jerseys with Lionel Messi after his Inter Miami CF matches, a notable signpost of the high regard with which the Argentine legend is held by players around MLS and beyond. If that’s a key metric for colleagues’ admiration, it should be noted...

The Vietnamese restaurant Blossom in Atwater Village, which opened in 2021 and served its final bowl of noodles on November 17, just flipped into a casual Italian restaurant called Spina. Blossom’s owner Duc Pham is a partner in the new business along with chef Pablo Cruz. (Pham also brought the white-hot Florence, Italy sandwich shop All’Antico Vi...

December 1-11, 2023 - Showtimes vary by date. Monterey County Fairgrounds, 2004 Fairground Road, Monterey, CA. More info here. "Carnavale di Venezia: 2023 – 2024 theme. Circus connecting with Commedia, the oldest two performance artworks. Embodied in the heart of Italian performance, Venetian Carnaval. "The Zoppé Family Circus welcomes guests into...

I knew I had to get to Stellina Alimentari, the new cafe from the owners of Stellina Pronto, as soon as chef Mark Malicki (who has a new project of his own — more on this next week) described the porchetta sandwich with such wistfulness it was almost heartbreaking. The Della Fattoria lemon rosemary bread, the salsa verde and the porchetta juice tha...

Italian fare from one of America’s foremost pizza chefs arrives in Napa next week. Chris Bianco, credited with sparking the country’s modern artisanal pizza scene, is behind a new menu at Farm at the Carneros Restaurant & Spa in Napa. The restaurant will reopen on Dec. 8, marking Bianco’s Bay Area debut. Notably, Farm won’t serve pizza, but it will...

FENDI Casa, a name synonymous with Italian luxury and design, has recently made a significant announcement that is poised to elevate the world of interior design in Los Angeles. In an exciting development, FENDI Casa has unveiled a prestigious partnership with MASS Beverly, a renowned player in the field of interior design located in the heart of W...

The most wonderful time of the year is finally upon us, and Little Italy San Diego has saved the best for last! Dressed in festive finery, the historic neighborhood of Little Italy has transformed into a winter wonderland, bringing the magic and joy of the holidays to locals and visitors alike. So, hitch a ride on Santa’s sleigh and make your way d...