Theme Parks & Family Fun: Knott’s Berry Farm is gearing up to reopen the long-idle MonteZOOMa: The Forbidden Fortress (formerly Montezuma’s Revenge), a nearly 50-year-old flywheel-launched roller coaster, with a media preview set for July 20 in Buena Park. Safety for Travelers & Families: Doctors are urging more pool and water-safety prep after warnings that drowning remains the No. 1 killer of kids ages 1–4, with rescues needing to happen in seconds. Faith & Pilgrimage Travel: The LA Archdiocese’s 495th Our Lady of Guadalupe pilgrimage drew 300-plus travelers to Mexico City for a July 11 Mass at the Basilica. Air Travel & Tech: A new report highlights how some hotel chains can vary wildly by location, pushing travelers to look past brand names when booking. Space Tourism Buzz: NASA’s Perseverance rover has completed the equivalent of a full marathon across Mars, a milestone that could fuel public interest in future exploration. Local Community Events: Okinawa Association of America’s Annual Members Picnic returns July 19 at Whittier Narrows Recreation Area in South El Monte with performances, games, and Bon dance.