Open in NewsBreak

Mecca

See all locations
Customize your news
59°F
publisher avatar

Lifestyle

SFGate

publisher · 63.8K followers

Increasingly rare pod of pilot whales spotted off Newport Beach

Pilot whales largely vanished from California waters after 1982.

Newport Beach, CA · 3d
article img

hoodline.com

website

Southwest Jet Out of Orange County Declares Emergency, Diverts to LAX

A Southwest Airlines flight bound for San Jose instead made an emergency landing at Los Angeles International Airport on Friday after the crew received an engine-related warning mid-flight. Southwest Flight 3396 had taken off from John Wayne Airport in Orange County and was headed to San Jose Mineta International Airport when it diverted, touching down safely shortly before 12:30 p.m.

Los Angeles, CA · 1d
article img

whatnow.com

website

[solidcore] Coming Soon to Glendale on North Glendale Avenue

Fitness brand [solidcore] is preparing to open a new studio at 712 N. Glendale Avenue in Glendale, adding another Los Angeles County location to its growing Southern California footprint. The upcoming studio is listed as “coming soon” on the company’s official locations page. The company has not yet announced an...

Glendale, CA · 2d
article img

whatnow.com

website

Bushfire Kitchen Planning New Restaurant In Redlands

Bushfire Kitchen is planning to open a restaurant at 27471 San Bernardino Ave., Suite 220, Redlands. The restaurant identified the proposed location in a California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) license application. Founded in 2012 by two cousins, one a chef and the other an entrepreneur, Bushfire Kitchen operates...

Redlands, CA · 2d
article img

Eater

website

Orange County Dining Juggernaut Kei Concepts Is Finally Expanding Into LA

What began 12 years ago as a single Buena Park pho shop has evolved into Kei Concepts, one of Orange County’s most dominant restaurant groups. Co-founded by James Beard-nominated chef Viet Nguyen, the group’s portfolio now spans nine unique brands — ranging from Italian-Japanese fusion to contemporary Chinese — across 14 locations and 1,200 employees.

Orange County, CA · 5d

whatnow.com

website

Crunch Fitness Plans to Open New La Verne Gym

Crunch Fitness is preparing to open a new gym at 1275 Foothill Boulevard in La Verne this December, bringing another location to the Southern California market as its franchise operator continues expanding across the country. Hiba Abduljawad, chief marketing officer of Fitness Ventures, the company behind the upcoming club, confirmed...

La Verne, CA · 2d

zapinin.com

website

Skydive Perris 50th Anniversary: Inside Half a Century as a World-Renowned Skydiving Hub

Hundreds of old pictures, some spanning decades, of hundreds of people are tightly collaged and printed onto the tarp walls lining the entry hallway. Some show people laughing, some posed and smiling, and some in their gear with adrenaline riding high. Visitors walk through and stop to look, with an occasional “Oh, that’s me!” echoing down the tunnel.

Perris, CA · 2d

lamag.com

website

Celebrate ‘International Churro Day’ at Churrería El Moro

Since 1935, the iconic Mexico City institution that has grown in popularity has made its way to three locations across Southern California: Echo Park, Costa Mesa and La Habra. Churrería El Moro is now introducing a new celebration, marking “International Churro Day” on November 11th with $1 churros.

Los Angeles, CA · 2d

artdaily.com

website

Museum of Neon Art showcases historic signage, automatic pinsetters, and iconic bowling culture in new exhibition

New exhibition explores the neon, architecture, culture and community behind Southern California’s legendary mid century bowling palaces. GLENDALE, CA.- The Museum of Neon Art invites visitors to step inside their new exhibit “Wonder Lanes: The Signs and Style of Mid Century Bowling,” which explores how Southern California gave birth to a new generation of family-friendly, architecturally striking bowling centers. The exhibition opened to the public November 7, 2026 and includes historic neon, a documentary, and bowling memorabilia. It is being supported by sponsor Lucky Strike Entertainment, one of the world's premier owner-operators of location-based entertainment destinations.

Glendale, CA · 1d

Los Angeles Times

partner publisher · 778.4K followers

Southwest flight from Orange County declares emergency, lands at LAX

A Southwest plane flying from John Wayne Airport in Orange County to San José declared a general emergency and landed at LAX Friday afternoon.

Santa Ana, CA · 2d

ukenreport.com

website

Veterans Fishing Derby Returns to Lake Cahuilla

LA QUINTA – Riverside County Supervisor V. Manuel Perez invites veterans, families, and community members to Lake Cahuilla Veterans Regional Park on Saturday, November 14, for the annual Veterans Fishing Derby, a community tradition celebrating military service through an evening of fishing, friendly competition, and appreciation for local veterans.

La Quinta, CA · 2d

funorangecountyparks.com

website

Lazy Dog Restaurant for Families

It says so right on the menu: "Sit, Stay & Play." Play? At a restaurant? Everything about Lazy Dog Restaurant is playful from the red fire hydrant you see on the way in -- to the tiny dog bone shaped mints you grab from the hostess desk on the way out.

Orange County, CA · 3d

HollywoodLife

partner publisher · 428.5K followers

‘The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives: Orange County’ Cast: Meet the Reality TV Stars

Welcome to the OC, MomTok crew. Meet the stars of the 'SLOWM' spinoff series here!

Orange County, CA · 3d

lamag.com

website

Third Rare Sea Turtle Nest Found in Ventura

El Niño conditions are once again bringing atypical marine life to California shores. Most recently, a rare nest of olive ridley sea turtle eggs was discovered on San Buenaventura State Beach near Ventura Pier. A pedestrian notified California State Parks officials on Sunday. Officials contacted the U.S. The Fish...

Ventura, CA · 4d

stunewsnewport.com

website

Pacific Symphony hits a high note with $500,000 Opening Night celebration

A new maestro, a world-renowned violinist and more than $500,000 raised set the stage for Pacific Symphony’s Opening Night celebration on September 24, launching Alexander Shelley’s inaugural season as Artistic & Music Director with a dazzling performance featuring GRAMMY® Award-winning violinist Joshua Bell. More than 250 patrons,...

Orange County, CA · 2d

spectrumnews1.com

website

5 SoCal restaurants make OpenTable's top 100

LOS ANGELES — OpenTable, an online restaurant-reservation service, named five Southern California restaurants Wednesday to its Top 100 Restaurants in America for 2026 list. The Los Angeles eateries are Dunsmoor in Glassell Park, Providence in Hollywood and the Musso & Frank Grill in Hollywood. Orange County honorees are Naisho Omakase in Costa Mesa and Strong Water in Anaheim.

Los Angeles, CA · 4d

Asbarez News

website

Massis Kabob Celebrates 50 Years With Community Festival and Landmark Expansion At Hollywood Burbank Airport

GLENDALE — Massis Kabob, the beloved family-owned Southern California restaurant chain, celebrated a remarkable milestone: 50 years of serving generations of families and communities across Los Angeles. To mark the occasion, the restaurant hosted a special 50th Anniversary Community Festival on Sunday, November 1, at its flagship Glendale location at 301 S. Glendale Ave.

Los Angeles, CA · 3d

orangecoast.com

website

Hammitt Opens New Boutique at Fashion Island

The California-based handbag brand brings its signature leather bags and accessories to Newport Beach. California-based handbag brand Hammitt has opened a new boutique at Fashion Island in Newport Beach. Known for its leather handbags, signature metal hardware, and functional designs, the brand offers a range of styles, from everyday crossbody bags to larger totes and statement pieces. The new store gives Orange County shoppers a new space to browse Hammitt’s collections, including its best-selling designs and seasonal releases. Located at Fashion Island, the boutique adds another handbag destination to the shopping center’s retail lineup.

Newport Beach, CA · 3d

KTLA

partner publisher · 277.8K followers

Dozens of creatures that can scare off killer whales spotted off the SoCal coast for the first time since 2015

Orange County, CA · 4d