Remember the mysterious gift at 3rd Street Promenade that we told you about on Thursday? It was unwrapped on Friday by U.S. National Team members Sacha Kljestan and Jimmy Conrad in a celebration that also marked the formal introduction of the official 210 FIFA World Cup South Africa match ball, Jabulani, by adidas. more ›

TOYS FOR TOTS Everyone has that one special moment when it really starts to feel like Christmas. It might be shopping Thanksgiving weekend, baking cookies or buying the tree. For me, it is that magical moment while stuck in traffic when I am taken unawares by a phalanx of motorcycles zooming by carrying giant stuffed bears on the back. That is truly the spirit of Christmas. The bikers are part of an annual Toys for... more ›