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Festival of OC Chefs at Newport Beach Country Club Raises $1M for KidWorks
Chefs and charities form a perfect partnership to raise funds for a good cause. Case in point: the third annual Festival of OC Chefs benefiting KidWorks, held at the Newport Beach Country Club on July 14. More than 475 guests enjoyed food and beverages from dozens of local chefs, wineries...
A glimpse at Crystal Cove in Summer
Crystal Cove Conservancy has kicked off the 2024 summer season with extensive programming for all ages that span from the beach to the trails. Visitors will be delighted to see a combination of new and returning programs at Crystal Cove State Park, as well as extended dates for one of the Conservancy’s most popular programs – “The Great Plein Air Art Experience,” which will now run through October.
Council opts to bypass Greenlight vote on housing element amendment, determines state mandates preclude city charter
After more than an hour and a half of discussion, in a series of votes, City Council this week agreed to amend the General Plan as needed to implement the housing element without placing it on the November ballot for a public vote. The city’s 6th cycle housing element was...
Coast Guard Shuts Down Two Illegal Charter Vessels
The Coast Guard terminated the voyages of two illegal charter vessels near Newport Beach and San Pedro last week. A Coast Guard Station Los Angeles-Long Beach small boat crew responded to a 76-foot pleasure craft operating as an illegal charter in Newport Beach with 14 passengers aboard Monday. The crew found the following violations:
Don't feed the meter. Save money and buy a parking permit at these L.A. and O.C. beaches
If you're a frequent beachgoer, it would be cheaper to purchase a parking permit than to park on the street. Here are the cities in L.A. and Orange counties offering permits.
Sherman Library & Gardens Presents Writing Wednesdays: Positive Journaling
Join local writer Ellen Bell at Sherman Library & Gardens in Corona del Mar as she shares the wellness benefits of Positive Journaling and the simple ways you can cultivate your own personal writing practice. This five-week course that starts on Wednesday, July 31 will focus on fostering emotions such...
Joshua Hall Returns to Instagram With Cryptic Message Amid Divorce From Christina Hall
Joshua Hall is looking for serene moments amid his divorce from estranged wife and HGTV costar Christina Hall. Joshua, 43, returned to social media on Wednesday, July 24, after a weeks-long break to share a photo of himself via his Instagram Stories standing in the woods wearing a gray shirt and a backward hat sporting […]
Santa Ana Man Sentenced to 46 Years for Anaheim Murder After Court Rehab Program Participation Draws Scrutiny
An alarming case has come to a close in Santa Ana, where the judicial system's balance between rehabilitation efforts and public safety is being scrutinized. Earlier, a 53-year-old man named Effrum Maland Burnett was convicted of second-degree murder for the fatal stabbing of Toye Mim Jones outside a sober living home in Anaheim. Burnett had a history of violent offenses and was previously flagged by Orange County prosecutors as a high-risk individual, as reported by the Orange County District Attorney's Office.
Nearly 15 years later, police identify victim in brutal O.C. killing as 14-year-old girl
Nearly 15 years later, police in Orange County have identified the victim of a brutal murder and kidnapping as a 14-year-old girl.She was found dead in an Irvine parking lot on the morning of Sept. 5, 2009, and for more than a decade, her name remained unknown even as a pair of brothers faced murder charges in her killing. One of them is serving time behind bars after being convicted of first-degree murder in 2022 while the other will be retried in the future. Both men were charged in 2010 with her murder, with a special sentencing enhancement for murder...
In-N-Out Burger opens new location in Orange County
The City of Orange has waited a long time but a new In-N-Out Burger location is finally opening. The iconic California chain will open for business Friday at The Outlets at Orange shopping center located at 250 The City Drive South, it announced in a news release. “The restaurant will employ approximately 80 In-N-Out Burger […]
Cooling trend heads to SoCal starting Friday
A cooling trend is headed to most of Los Angeles and Orange counties Friday, ending a weeklong heat wave that saw temperatures in triple digits and dangerous conditions in the Antelope Valley and desert communities.
San Diego Region to Experience Cooling Relief as Temperatures Dip Over the Weekend
San Diegans can expect a gradual drop in the scorching temperatures this weekend. After enduring an excessive heat warning, the much-needed respite comes as a trough of low pressure moves inland along the West Coast. Inland areas are set to cool down, with temperatures on Sunday hitting near average for the lower deserts and potentially 5 to 10 degrees below average for the valleys. As reported by the National Weather Service San Diego, this cooling trend will be accompanied by stronger and gusty southwest-to-west winds in the mountains and deserts through Saturday evening.
Irvine police seek help identifying porch pirate caught on video stealing package
Police are searching for a porch pirate who was captured on video stealing a package from a home in Orange County.The Irvine Police Department is asking for the public's help to identify a woman who was seen riding a scooter in front of a Woodbridge area home on July 10.After leaving her scooter in front of the home, the woman is seen on video snatching the package from the doorstep with a big smile on her face.Police believe she may be responsible for other thefts.Anybody who recognizes her is urged to contact Irvine police at rnigg@cityofirvine.org.
LBPD and LBFD participate in Demolition Derby Motorhome Madness on July 31, August 1 and 4
Join the OC Police and Fire Departments at this year’s Demolition Derby Motorhome Madness on July 31, August 1 and August 4 at 8 p.m. at the OC Fairgrounds, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. The event supports the Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC).
School Districts Place Bond Measures on the November Ballot
Last month, in a post on Instagram with the hashtag #WednesdayWisdom, the Brea Olinda Unified School District shared a picture showing the facade of Brea Junior High. The caption said the campus is more than 100 years old. “Several of our facilities were built so long ago that they don't...
29-Year-Old Arrested on Suspicion of Setting San Juan Vegetation Fires
A 29-year-old man suspected of having started several brush fires around San Juan Capistrano last month was arrested on Wednesday, July 17, in a collaborative effort. Sergio Parracastellon, or Sergio Parra, of San Juan Capistrano, was taken into custody on July 17 in a partnership between the Orange County Fire Authority and the Orange County Sheriff’s Department.
Jason Givens Went 3-for-3 w/Double & Three Runs in Sentinels’ 7-6 Victory Over OC Juice in BCCSL Regular Season Finale
The Orange County Juice needed a win and a Ventura County loss on Thursday to make the playoffs in the inaugural season of the Baseball Census Collegiate Summer League. They got neither and Orange County will miss out on the postseason. After leading 4-0 and 6-3, the Arroyo Seco Sentinels...
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