Articles by Amy A. Weber

ISLETON–Ceremonial drummers, Chinese lion dancers and Asian cuisine are among offerings at the annual Chinese New Year Festival, Saturday and next Sunday. Read more

IMPERIAL–The annual California Mid-Winter Fair and Fiesta, Feb. Read more

KERNVILLE–This town rolls back time for Whiskey Flat Days, Friday through next Monday in a reenactment of the Gold Rush era, with many residents and merchants dressing the part. Read more

RIVERSIDE–Don your 19th century duds for the Dickens Festival, Saturday and next Sunday. Read more

WESTMINSTER–Little Saigon is the site of the Tet Festival, marking the Vietnamese new year Thursday through next Sunday. Read more

OJAI–The annual Ojai Valley Quilt Show, Thursday through next Saturday, has quilting all sewn up with a display of about 200 quilts, some antique; vendors selling quilts, fabric and books; guest speakers; and artists on hand to greet the public (1-3 p.m. Read more

SAN DIEGO–The 18th annual parade honoring Martin Luther King Jr. Read more

PALM SPRINGS–For the fleet of feet, the annual polka party is held Friday to next Sunday at the Palm Springs Pavilion, 401 Pavilion Way. Read more

SAN DIEGO–Bring your mittens to the New Year’s Eve celebration First Night, 4:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Read more