Author: Iman Palm

Ghouls just wanna have fun: A guide to Halloween events in Southern California

From haunted houses and family-friendly pumpkin patches to massive street parties, Southern California is packed with Halloween celebrations this fall. Here’s a guide to some of the events happening in the region. Los Angeles County Universal Studios Hollywood: Halloween Horror NightsUniversal Studios Hollywood’s 2025 Halloween Horror Nights lineup features haunted Read More

Food trend inspired by hit animated show causing burns, doctors warn

A food trend from the popular Netflix movie “Kpop Demon Hunters” has doctors sounding an alarm. The #KPopNoodleChallenge or #DemonHuntersRamen involves kids imitating a scene from the movie by eating hot instant noodles, which has led to serious burn injuries. In the scene, the characters, Rumi, Mira and Zoey, prepare Read More

On the Move: Ducere Wealth Welcomes Jack Stemper as Senior Wealth Advisor

FINANCE Ducere Wealth, a Newport Beach-based multi-generational, tech-forward wealth management firm, is thrilled to welcome Jack Stemper to the team as Senior Wealth Advisor. Drawing on more than 30 years of experience in the field, he helps guide clients with clarity, discipline, and care. The post On the Move: Ducere Read More

On the Move: Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Orange Coast Welcomes Two New Members to Its Board of Governors

NONPROFIT Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Orange Coast proudly announces the appointment of two accomplished leaders, Randy Parker and Aaron Olson, to its Board of Governors. Both leaders bring valuable experience and a shared commitment to empowering the next generation. Randy Parker, CEO of Hyundai Motor North and Genesis Read More

PHOTOS: Crean Lutheran airs it out for decisive Epsilon League win over Foothill

Crean Lutheran players celebrate a touchdown by Damari Hall. (Photos courtesy Crean Lutheran Shutterbugs, John Luciano, Ted Rigoni and Samantha Burgett). Crean Lutheran High School’s football team opened Epsilon League play Saturday night with a 40-14 victory over Foothill at Tustin. Saints quarterback Caden Jones completed 19 of 23 passes Read More

From Book to Ballet: San Francisco Ballet Brings ‘Frankenstein’ to Life

By Mandy Fang | NB Indy Arts Writer An age-old classic, everybody knows the story of Mary Shelley’s “Frankenstein.” But not everybody can say they’ve seen it on stage, told by some of the country’s best artist-athletes. Just in time for the Halloween season, the world-renowned San Francisco Ballet haunted Read More

UB40 brings the ‘Labour of Love’ to the City of Angels 

English reggae band UB40 stopped at the Orpheum Theatre in downtown L.A. as part of their “Relentless” tour this past Thursday.  The group, which formed in and has been playing consistently since the late 1970s, are known for their diverse line-up and longstanding popularity and influence in the reggae and Read More

Bluewater Grill Newport Beach Spotlights Pacific Swordfish and California Lobster in Seafood and Wine Pairings

For more than two decades, the original Bluewater Grill in Newport Beach’s Cannery Village has been serving sensational seafood dishes. This fall, that tradition continues as the restaurant will spotlight its Pacific Swordfish, Lobster Pot Pie and California Spiny Lobster during its Second Tuesday Tastings. The fall menu items are Read More

RENT Stars Adam Pascal and Anthony Rapp Bring “Celebrating Friendship & History” Cabaret Show to Segerstrom Center’s Samueli Theater October 16-18.

The musical RENT was a Broadway phenomenon that opened on Broadway in April 1996 and closed on September 7, 2008, after 12 years, making it one of the longest-running shows on Broadway. RENT won the Tony Award for Best Musical and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama. The musical featured two Read More

An O.C. probationer was arrested again on drug charges after a traffic stop

On Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at approximately 9:30 PM, an Orange County Sheriff’s deputy conducted a traffic stop in unincorporated Tustin, according to the O.C. Sheriff’s North Patrol. A probation search of the vehicle yielded approximately 210 grams of methamphetamine and narcotic sales indicia. The suspect was arrested and booked Read More