Some 600 doctors, nurses, patients, and community leaders gathered for a ceremonial bell ringing and reception to mark the completion of Orange County’s only cancer specialty hospital. More than half of those in attendance were cancer survivors. They walked the length of a blue carpet, with the hospital’s physicians and Read More
Orange County Museum of Art’s California Biennial, “Desperate, Scared, but Social,” continues through Jan. 4. The exhibit features the work of Huntington Beach photographer Deanna Templeton. She showcases a series of photographs of young women who remind her of her younger self, accompanied by some of her own adolescent journal Read More
Heading down Bastanchury Road in Placentia, you might spot a large, colorful chalk mural depicting the nativity, recreating Van Gogh’s “Starry Night,” or a capturing a scene from “The Simpsons.” If you’re lucky, you might also spot the artist himself, crouched low, hands covered in chalk, determinedly working on his Read More
How would you describe your approach to conducting an orchestra?Before I became a conductor, I was a professional cellist. That experience helped me realize what the musicians actually need from me. Playing a string instrument is very specific. I try to remember what I needed (as a musician) every time Read More
With California cities like Santa Clarita and Chula Vista facing the highest credit card debt per household in the United States, many in the state need effective relief options [Los Angeles Times, 2025]. Paired with rising rent prices and daunting healthcare and utility bills, financial hardship always seems to be Read More
Brian McDonell is the co-founder and president of Melin, which is a premium headwear brand that focuses on creating high-quality, innovative hats designed for adventure and everyday wear, using the finest materials and attention to detail. The San Clemente-based company has stores in Laguna Beach, Newport Beach, and Irvine and Read More
A new national analysis exposes a revealing pattern in drunk driving behavior: BMW drivers lead the nation in DUI citations (3.09 per 1,000), while Tesla incidents have surged 18.7% year-over-year, raising questions about technology, culture, and accountability on U.S. roads. The study examined data from 30 major car brands across Read More
Have you seen Pennywise the Clown? Last Monday, it was installed on the roof of a West Hollywood bus stop at the corner of Santa Monica Boulevard and Hancock Avenue. Then on Thursday, it vanished. Three men were reportedly seen removing it at around 9:58 p.m. on Thursday, according to Read More
OCT. 26DIA DE LOS MUERTOS FESTIVALThe yearly Muckenthaler Cultural Center event brings the community together to celebrate Dia de los Muertos with activities for the whole family. The free event features live music, arts and crafts, local food vendors, and artisans. Each part of the festival is specifically themed to Read More
PBS SoCal announced a huge telethon featuring a variety of actors, hosts and musicians. Josh Groban, Jamie Lee Curtis, Ken Burns, Ziggy Marley, Lily Tomlin, Henry Louis Gates, Jr., Marlee Matlin, Nicholas Ralph, Rick Steves, David Foster, Katharine McPhee, Adam Arkin, Courtney Vance, Martha Plimpton and more are slated to join Read More
