Richard Ruggaber's (richardruggaber) Blog

    Pasadena, California is such a wonderful city and it is full of rich history too! I would like to share some really interesting and fun facts about Pasadena, California. Did you know that Pasadena, Texas was named after Pasadena, California due to the resemblance that both cities have in com...

Made a donation to AMFAR this week - Pay It Forward.  I have been a long supporter of Amfar "American Foundation for Aids Research".  I was introduced to Canfar "Canadian Foundation for Aids Research"  in 1987 when I lived in Toronto, I did a lot of volunteer work for them and since I have been l...

Spend a luxurious weekend at the Bissell House Bed and Breakfast in Pasadena, California! The Bissell House is an 1887 Victorian estate that is full of charm and ultimate beauty. This amazing beautiful estate is located in the Orange Grove Mansion District which makes it perfect for attending an...

So you need a place to stay for your next vacation while you are in Pasadena, California? Why not, stay at the Terraces at Paseo Colorado, where you can indulge in the luxurious amenities that this amazing place has to offer! The Terraces at Paseo Colorado is located in the heart of Old Town Pas...

    Enjoy a wonderful lunch at the Element Café in Pasadena, California! The Element Café is located in Old Town Pasadena and features a wonderful open kitchen for your enjoyment. This exquisite café offers lunch and weekend brunch for you to indulge in their delicious American cuisine! The Eleme...

Enjoy the day having a fun scavenger hunt as well as a race at the Amazing Los Angeles Race in Los Angeles, California. This awesome fun race is part race and self-guided tour. It is the world’s greatest and most competitive sight-seeing tour! The Amazing Los Angeles Race is presented by LARF, I...

  So you need to get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life! Why not spend the day at the Topanga State Park in Los Angeles, California. This beautiful park is considered the world’s largest wildlife park within city limits. The Topanga State Park is perfect for hiking, riding horses, ...

This week I was advised that a friend a mine is running the marathon for APLA "Aids Project Los Angeles".  I had just made a donation recently to APLA but knowing that my friend is running in it and all programs are suffering donation wise I chose to make another donation to APLA.  Great cause ke...

Enjoy the day wine tasting at the Cornell Winery in Agoura, California! Cornell Winery is located in the center of the “Three Magical Miles” off of Mulholland Highway. There you can enjoy the most delicious wines that are created locally! In fact, the wineries motto is “Drink Local Wine.” The Co...

  Spend a relaxing and enjoyable weekend at the Cadillac Hotel in Venice, California! The Cadillac Hotel is located near Venice Beach and the Santa Monica Pier. There you can enjoy all the wonderful amenities the hotel has to offer and more! The Cadillac Hotel was built in 1914 and is popular to...