California Corner

PALM SPRINGS--Dozens of West Coast artists will present their work Jan. 27-28 at the Desert Art Center Fair. Food vendors also will set up shop at Frances Stevens Park. 10 a.m.-dusk both days. Free. (760) 323-7973.

MENDOCINO COUNTY--Businesses all over the county will participate Jan. 26-Feb. 4 in Wine & Crab Days. There will be a kickoff event at the Guest House Museum in Fort Bragg (6-7:30 p.m. Jan. 26, $5 donation), a free crabbing demonstration (10 a.m. Jan. 27 at Noyo Harbor), cruises at the harbor in Fort Bragg ($30, all ages) and a fishing exhibit. (866) 466-3636, Internet https://www.gomendo.com.

FRESNO--Lion dancers, drill teams and other celebrants will roll down E Street Feb. 3 for the Chinese New Year Parade. Vendors will sell traditional foods and Chinese goods on F Street. E and Kern streets, Chinatown. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. (559) 441-7915.

HOLTVILLE--The Carrot Festival continues through Feb. 3-4 with a parade, crafts and entertainment, a classic car and tractor show and a rib cook-off (tastes $1 each). 9 a.m.-4 p.m. both days. (760) 356-2923, https://www.holtvillechamber.ca.gov.

SAN DIEGO--Celebrate the Year of the Snake Feb. 3-4 at the Chinese New Year Food & Culture Faire. Asian cuisine, lion dancers, cultural exhibits and music. Third Avenue, downtown. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Feb. 3, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 4. Free. (619) 234-7844, https://www.jadedragon.com.

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