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San Clemente Artist Richardi Captures Coastal Life in November Exhibition

For San Clemente artist Linda Richardi, the city’s colorful coastal landscape offers more than picturesque views. It provides inspiration for paintings that reinterpret familiar surroundings through color, texture and abstract forms. Richardi is the San Clemente Art Association’s featured artist for November, showcasing a collection titled The San Clemente...

San Clemente, CA · 1d

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Woman goes to esteemed California restaurant. Then she sees how they served her beef Wellington: ‘I like my beef rare but…’

'I would've IMMEDIATELY SENT IT BACK.' The post Woman goes to esteemed California restaurant. Then she sees how they served her beef Wellington: ‘I like my beef rare but…’ appeared first on Subplot News .

Temecula, CA · 2d

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SLOMW: Orange County: Aspyn opens up about her daughter’s terminal cancer diagnosis

Aspyn Ovard - Source: Getty Aspyn Ovard opened up about her daughter’s cancer diagnosis in the premiere episode of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives: Orange County. During a therapy session with her ex-husband Parker, Aspyn tearfully shared in a confessional: “Everything happened so… just out of nowhere. One day she was okay, and then the next day she wasn’t. At the hospital, we were like, ‘It has to be fine.’ Like you can’t fathom that they’re actually gonna tell you that your baby has cancer and that it’s terminal.” Aspyn said that she and Parker had been living with this uncertainty for “ove...

Orange County, CA · 5h

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'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives: Orange County' premieres this week: How to watch, who's in the cast, and everything else you need to know

The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives series was an instant hit for Hulu when it premiered in 2024, and now it's getting its first spinoff, The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives: Orange County. Trading the Utah mountains and dirty sodas for sunshine and smoothies at Erewhon, the new show will shine a spotlight on a new group of MomTok creators. Original SLOMW star Jen Affleck will be a part of the new show's cast, and she'll be joined by several other women who have been putting their lives online for a minute now, so you might have already heard of some of them. They include Bobbi Althoff, Ashleigh Pease, Aspyn Ovard and McCall DaPron, who happens to be the sister of SLOMW star Mayci Neeley.

Orange County, CA · 2d

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Big Bad Voodoo Daddy Keeps the Swing Alive After More Than 30 Years

When grunge ruled the airwaves and flannel was practically a uniform, seven guys in vintage suits, slicked-back hair and a whole lot of brass crashed the party. Big Bad Voodoo Daddy wasn’t interested in following the musical trends of the ’90s. Instead, the band reached back nearly a century, dusted off swing and jazz, and gave it a punk-rock pulse.

Newport Beach, CA · 2d

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California Has Plenty Of Chicken Joints, But These 10 Spots Are For Those Who Like It Extra Spicy

Why would a chicken restaurant ask you to sign a waiver before lunch? I keep turning that question over, and I love that it’s a real thing in California. Some menus here treat heat like a dare with paperwork attached. The top spice levels carry names that sound like...

California · 4d

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10 Family-Owned California Bakeries Making Everything From Scratch

A family bakery in California still sells a strawberry whipped cream cake first developed in the 1970s. The bakery itself opened in 1938. I can’t get over that. Some birthday traditions are older than the parents ordering the cake. That shop has plenty of good company on this list.

California · 1d

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The Museum Americans Fly to Tokyo to See Is Getting a Permanent Home in Anaheim

TeamLab is building its first permanent museum in the United States at OCVIBE in Anaheim, a purpose-built space of roughly 110,000 square feet designed around its immersive art. It’s scheduled to open in 2030. Until now, the full museum experience has meant a flight to Tokyo. teamLab’s permanent museums...

Anaheim, CA · 1d

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Sevan’s Novel ‘The Girl of the Mountains’ Celebrated at Book Launch in Orange County

Forty Martyrs Armenian Apostolic Church and the Hamazkayin Siamanto Chapter on November 1 organized a book launch and presentation for “The Girl of the Mountains,” a novel by Sevan. The gathering brought together scholars, community members, and guests for an afternoon of readings, discussion, and the traditional Armenian celebration of a new book, known as kinetson.

Orange County, CA · 1d

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Six Flags Reaches $11.2 Million Settlement Over Hidden Processing Fees — Here’s Who Qualifies for a Payout

California residents who purchased tickets online for Knott’s Berry Farm or California’s Great America are entitled to cash payments

California · 3d

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South Coast Plaza celebrates the holidays with shopping and merriment

Celebrate the holidays at South Coast Plaza with a tree lighting ceremony and six weeks of merriment. The seasonal celebration begins with the Segerstrom family’s 45th annual Tree Lighting on Nov. 19 at 7 p.m. in Town Center Park, in front of the Westin South Coast Plaza. The event features performances by members of Pacific Symphony, Pacific Chorale, South Coast Repertory, American Ballet Theatre William J. Gillespie School at Segerstrom Center for the Arts, Orange County School of the Arts and Arts & Learning Conservatory. Santa Claus and special guests join the celebration ahead of the lighting. Admission is free and open to the public.

Orange County, CA · 1d

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Costa Mesa Lets One Metro West Skip Mural, Use Wavy Facade for Art Mandate Instead

Drivers cruising past the 405 Freeway in Costa Mesa may soon notice something unusual rippling along a massive apartment complex: a wave-shaped facade with light coves that can change color, built not as decoration but to satisfy the city's public art requirement. The Costa Mesa Planning Commission voted 6-0 on Monday to approve the public art plan for One Metro West, a 957-unit residential complex planned just north of the freeway.

Costa Mesa, CA · 1d

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Top SuperLotto Plus tickets sold in Fontana, Milipitas and Walnut

There were no tickets sold with all six numbers in Wednesday evening’s SuperLotto Plus drawing, pushing the estimated jackpot for Saturday’s drawing to $14 million. There were three tickets with five numbers, but missing the Mega number, one each sold at a gas station in Walnut, a doughnut and bagel shop in Fontana and a convenience store in Milpitas in Silicon Valley. They are each worth $9,748, the California Lottery announced.

Fontana, CA · 1d

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Army Veteran Loses Fight to Save Rescue Dog: 'He's the Love of My Life'

Chet Todd, an 86-year-old Army veteran from Los Angeles, lost a fierce battle to save his companion and support animal, an 8-year-old German shepherd named Trajan, who died last week just ahead of Veterans Day. In an interview with Military.com, Todd shared the deep grief pet owners face when losing...

Los Angeles, CA · 2d

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The Hidden California Bulk Grocery Spot With Wholesale Prices Locals Keep Secret

A warehouse that started as a single meat stall in 1969 now packs roughly 2,000 products under one giant roof. And nobody asks you for a membership card at the door. That detail alone changes everything. Restaurant owners shop here for wholesale prices, yet regular home cooks can push a cart right alongside them.

California · 2d

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This Unassuming California Taco Shop Earned Michelin Recognition In 2026 For Its Sonoran-Style Burritos And Handmade Flour Tortillas

The flour in these tortillas comes from a mill town in Sonora, Mexico, and one of the owners has personally hauled it north. That’s dedication you can roll around a pile of mesquite-grilled steak. The tortillas come out thin, buttery, and soft. The meats get their smoky edge from...

Los Angeles, CA · 1d

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8 Trees California Homeowners Cannot Trim Without A Permit

Los Angeles quietly lists a scraggly shrub with red winter berries right beside its mighty native oaks for protection. Snip the wrong branch on that humble bush, and you could face fines plus a very awkward city visit. Across California, cities and counties write their own tree rules, so neighbors...

Los Angeles County, CA · 1d

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Coyote thought dead spotted alive in Los Angeles neighborhood, then euthanized

Some Atwater Village residents did a double-take after spotting a coyote they had been told was euthanized after it attacked a toddler last month. They were stunned to find out from wildlife officials that the coyote had actually survived the first attempt to put it down. Many people understand why they can’t be relocated, as […]

Los Angeles, CA · 1d

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These 10 California Grocery Stores Are Worth A Visit If You Want To Spend Less On Food

Some grocery stores ask you to bag your own groceries, and that tiny chore helps keep prices down. I love that kind of trade. A few minutes of packing for a lighter bill feels like a deal I’d take every week. Other stores buy surplus and overstock goods from...

Fresno, CA · 2d

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Live on Sunset is Coming to West Hollywood – Here are Street Closures and Other Information

The City of West Hollywood reminds residents, businesses, visitors, and motorists to plan for street closures and increased traffic associated with Live On Sunset, taking place on Saturday, November 14, 2026, on the Sunset Strip. Gates open at 4 p.m., with performances from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. The Live On Sunset event will take place rain or shine.

West Hollywood, CA · 2d