This All-Women Mariachi Group From Sacramento Is Redefining the Genre
One hundred years ago, all-female mariachi bands didn’t exist. Even 50 years ago, women playing mariachi was rare. Today, though, women like Dinorah Klingler are rewriting the story of mariachi culture. Her band, Mariachi Bonitas, is an all-female, woman-led, multi-generational mariachi band based in Sacramento that’s carving out a new space for women in the traditionally male-dominated genre. Bianca Taylor explores the history of women in mariachi and what makes this the right time to innovate the art form.
Welcome to Bumpass Hell, a Bubbling, Stinky Sliver of ‘California’s Yellowstone’
At Lassen Volcanic National Park, sometimes called “California’s Yellowstone,” there’s a hike that takes visitors to a place that looks like Mars. It’s called Bumpass Hell, known for its bubbling mud pots and steaming vents. Katherine Monahan brings us this story as part of our Hidden Gems series, where we take you to out-of-the-way spots in the Golden State.
Beyond Bánh Mì: This San José Pop-Up Plays With Classics of Vietnamese Cuisine
Hieu Le and DuyAn are Vietnamese immigrants who grew up eating the food of the Mekong Delta, the “rice basket of Vietnam.” With their San Jose-based pop up, Hết Sẩy, Hieu and DuyAn Le are representing their moms’ cooking, but also refreshing the traditions to reflect their California palates. Rachael Myrow brings us this story as part of our ongoing series Flavor Profile, which features folks who pivoted to start successful food businesses during the pandemic.