Exploring the Inland Empire

On this episode of the California Now Podcast, host Soterios Johnson learns about the Inland Empire through the insights of three unique guests who proudly call the area home.

First up, Johnson talks with Joel Greene, the charismatic host of Inland Empire Explorer. Greene shares must-visit spots in his hometown of Rancho Cucamonga, where to grab top-tier Mexican food in Riverside, and outdoor adventure in 大熊湖. Greene also showcases a few of his favorite doughnut shops, with detailed advice on what to order.

Next, Johnson speaks with Alexa Cappelli, a 音乐家 and former contestant on NBC’s 的声音. The 高地 native performs three songs on the episode—“Say Something,”“临时,” and “Could’ve Just Left Me Alone.” She also shares behind-the-scenes details about her recent music video and reveals a few of her Inland Empire favorites.

Last, Johnson speaks with Jerry Rowley, longtime owner of Logan’s Candies in 安大略. Rowley chats with Johnson about the beloved candy shop’s 90-year history, including its newfound success on TikTok. The episode wraps with Rowley taking the California Questionnaire.

客人

Joel Greene, host of Inland Empire Explorer

Alexa Cappelli, 音乐家 

Jerry Rowley, owner of Logan’s Candies

资源

Joel Greene is the creator, producer, and cohost of Inland Empire Explorer, as well as the creator of PBS’s Curiosity Quest.

Inland Empire Explorer

Curiosity Quest

Inland Empire

Rancho Cucamonga

谈话会咖啡

66号公路

果汁棒

Etiwanda Falls

Victoria Gardens

安大略 Mills

Haven City Market

Riverside 食物 Lab

巴巴K

肚子 & 鼻子

咖啡馆有机鱼

Riverside County

Mission Inn Hotel & 水疗中心

Tio的玉米饼

塔可站

March Field Air Museum

Moreno Valley

California Citrus State Historic Park

Lake Arrowhead

大熊湖

Wrightwood

山高

Saucy Mama's Pizza

铜问

圣伯纳第

Temecula Valley

Ponte Inn and Winery

Old Town Temecula

甜甜圈栏

漆成面团

斜纹棉布裤

Alexa Cappelli is a singer-songwriter from 高地 California and former contestant on NBC’s 的声音.

高地

Alexa Cappelli Music

“Say Something”

“失去失去”

“临时”

“Could’ve Just Left Me Alone”

殖民地

Mt. 秃子

很多好处

Potato Mountain

Jerry Rowley is the longtime owner of Logan’s Candies in 安大略.

Logan’s Candies

安大略

Candy Making Demonstrations

Logan’s Candies on TikTok

Vince’s 水疗中心ghetti

蒙特克莱尔

Solvang

圣地亚哥

Newport Beach

Huntington Beach

克莱蒙特

ABOUT THE HOST

Soterios Johnson, formerly the local host of National Public Radio’s Morning Edition on radio station WNYC, moved from New York City to Davis in 2016. By combining his journalistic instincts with his personal curiosity, Johnson uses the California Now Podcast platform to develop a deeper understanding of his adopted home.