California affords its citizens certain benefits—endless entertainment, gorgeous swimming pools, the Pacific Ocean, and near perfect weather. Now we can add another amenity that’s trending on ...

Once upon a time, a concrete slab, a charcoal grill, and maybe a beer-bottle opener mounted on a nearby tree was considered a pretty fancy outdoor entertainment area. No more. These days, outdoor room ...

A few decades ago, an invitation to a backyard party probably involved a hot dog thrown onto a charcoal grill, a seat at a splintery picnic table and, if you were lucky, a dip in a swimming pool. But ...