California Corner

MORRO BAY--Steer into town May 5-7 for the fourth annual Cruisin’ Morro Bay. Festivities begin with an ice cream social and free street dance at 8 p.m. May 5. On May 6 and 7, food vendors and about 200 autos will fill Morro Bay Boulevard. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. May 6, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. May 7. Free. (800) 231-0592.

CALIFORNIA CITY--Watch out for slow-moving critters May 5-7 during Desert Tortoise Days. Events begin at noon May 5 with vendors on the boulevard. Entertainment from 7-11 p.m. May 5 and 6. Parade 9 a.m. May 6. Downtown. Noon-midnight May 5, 9 a.m.-11 p.m. May 6, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. May 7. Free. (760) 373-4955.

CERES--The Ceres Street Fair steps off at 10 a.m. May 6 with a parade, crafts and entertainment. Whitmore Park on 3rd and 4th streets. 8 a.m.-6 p.m. May 6, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. May 7. Free. (800) 496-2391.

LIVERMORE--Wineries will be featured May 6-7 in the Days of Wine and Honey Festival, which includes tastings, rides and entertainment. Downtown streets. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. May 6, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. May 7. Free. (925) 373-1795.

OCEANSIDE--Firefighters are the heroes of St. Florian Day May 6. A fire truck and motorcycle parade down Mission Avenue kick off the event at 9:30 a.m., followed by a memorial Mass, truck and bike displays, muster games and more. Mission San Luis Rey, 4050 Mission Ave. 9:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Free. (760) 757-3651, Ext. 161.

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