FOOD & DRINK
Dozens of sick and starved brown pelicans turning up on Southern California beaches
Dozens of brown pelicans have been found stranded on Southern California beaches in recent weeks, leading to overrun wildlife care centers as they look into what could be causing the mystery illness.The Orange County Wetlands and Wildlife Center in Huntington Beach is one of those dealing with mass amounts of pelicans turning up in the past month, with two dozen new patients arriving on Monday alone. They're just the latest brown pelicans in a mass stranding event that has staff and volunteers working overtime, thus far working to rescue more than 150 birds across the region since the start of...
Drive-thru food pantry feeds thousands in Southern California
It may just be Southern California's longest drive-thru line.But when these drivers pull up to the front, there's no window, fast food or even cashiers.Instead, each car is met with a troop of volunteers, efficiently placing bundles of fresh produce and two weeks' worth of groceries in the trunk — all for free.This is the Seva Collective food pantry in Santa Ana, California, a food desert — a geographic area where residents struggle to consistently access nutritious food. Born in a crucial time of need at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, this organization began as a scrappy operation — a...
It's the rose's big moment; here's where to enjoy a glorious garden for free
Roses are blooming around Southern California as May begins. Descanso Gardens and the Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens are great spots to admire the flowers; admission is required (and Huntington reservations on weekends and holidays) The Wrigley Gardens in Pasadena, which is next to the Tournament House on...
You could win tickets to see Stevie Nicks at Yaamava’ Theater, a hotel stay and more
Legendary singer, songwriter and Rock & Roll Hall-of-Famer Stevie Nicks is coming to Southern California with a show at the Yaamava’ Theater. Tickets to see Stevie are on sale now at YaamavaTheater.com. Text STEVIE to 515151 for your chance to win two tickets to see Stevie Nicks live in concert at Yaamava’ Theater on Tuesday, May 21st. The winner also receives a one-night stay at Yaamava resort on May 21st, plus a $200 resort credit. Message and data rates apply. A legendary voice, plus a stay at the Southland’s most unique resort — you can’t miss with this prize package. Good luck!
A Celebrated Chicago Chef Opens a Trio of Modern Mexican Restaurants at Downtown Disney
In a big move for Orange County’s modern Mexican food scene, lauded chef Carlos Gaytán opened Paseo, Céntrico, and Tiendita at Downtown Disney District on May 2 with partner operator Patina Restaurant Group. This marks the chef’s first expansion into Southern California; he has previously opened Tzuco in Chicago and Há in Playa del Carmen’s Xcaret resort. The Downtown Disney District restaurants are designed by award-winning Mexican architect Jorge Gracia of GraciaStudio in Tijuana to reflect contemporary Mexican design trends, accented by furnishings from Mexico City’s La Metropolitana and dinnerware by 100-year-old producer Anfora.
Koreatown exhibition seeks communication through works of local artists
- Advertisement - An exhibition featuring works by Southern California artists who combine diverse experiences, backgrounds, influences, media, materials, or methods to create new works of art is held in one place. As part of its community outreach, the Korean Cultural Center Los Angeles and LAUNCH LA co-hosted an open...
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