Here is a sampling of upcoming things to do in the San Gabriel Valley area. Descanso Gardens: “What’s in Bloom in February” (depending on the weather): Hours: 9-5 daily. Admission $15; $11 ages 65 ...

The Strand isn’t just a bookstore; it’s a New York institution. It’s survived the Great Depression, World War II, the rise of ...

Surnames can reveal much about your family history, but they can also be a minefield of misinformation. By Paul Blake. Twenty members of the public describe what spurred them on to discover more ...