The Modern Dispatch

Southern California

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A busy, rain-soaked Southern California airport terminal at night during the holidays, with stressed travelers and delayed flights.
Travel

SoCal travelers navigate holiday delays with smart travel tips

While Saturday, December 20, marked the peak for Southern California road trips, the region's airports are bracing for their busiest day on December 27.

Camila Roque·April 12, 2026
Amtrak Pacific Surfliner train traveling along the Southern California coast during sunset, symbolizing enhanced holiday travel options.
Travel

Amtrak Adds New Daily Train to SoCal Holiday Travel Routes

This holiday season, a new daily Amtrak Pacific Surfliner train will glide between Los Angeles and San Luis Obispo.

Camila Roque·April 12, 2026