Category: Orange County News

Top Things to Do in O.C.: October 22nd through 28th

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

Savoring the Spirit of the Coast: Lido House Unveils Signature Sauvignon Blanc Barrel Tequila

Lido House Executive Chef-Partner Riley Huddleston wanted to serve an iconic champagne at his Mayor’s Table restaurant in Newport Beach, so he went to France – specifically the Piper Heidsieck winery – and crafted a special Champagne cuvée created exclusively by Huddleston for the property. Now, Huddleston has shifted his Read More

Pacific Symphony Principal Pops Conductor Enrico Lopez-Yañez Unveils 2025-26 Pops Season

Excitement is building for Pacific Symphony as the orchestra launches its 2025-26 Classics and Pops seasons. Longtime Music Director Carl St.Clair is passing the baton to Artistic and Music Director Designate Alexander Shelley, who conducted his first Classics Concert of the season October 16. Relative newcomer Enrico Lopez-Yañez, the symphony’s Read More

Nominations for the City of Irvine’s Wall of Recognition Open November 1

Tuesday, October 21, 2025 The City of Irvine is accepting nominations for individuals, groups, organizations, and businesses for the City’s Wall of Recognition from November 1 through December 30. The Wall of Recognition, established in 2006 at Colonel Bill Barber Marine Corps Memorial Park, recognizes those who have made significant Read More

Free Fair Housing Workshop: Learn Your Rights and Responsibilities

Tuesday, October 21, 2025 The City of Irvine and the Fair Housing Foundation will host a free Fair Housing Workshop Wednesday, November 5, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Quail Hill Community Center, 39 Shady Canyon Drive. The Fair Housing Foundation will share information, including:  New statewide laws Federal and state fair Read More

Christmas Arrives Early at Roger’s Gardens in Corona del Mar

Christmas has arrived early at Roger’s Gardens in Corona del Mar, and seasonal shoppers are already getting a head start on selecting holiday décor at the annual Christmas Boutique, which also happens to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of Roger’s Gardens. Roger’s Gardens stands as one of Southern California’s most festive Read More

Neal Shusterman’s “All Better Now”: A Pandemic of Joy Turns the World Upside Down

A deadly virus is spreading across the world at a rapid rate. But those who recover experience a unique longlasting effect—complete joy. The virus rids people of sadness, anxiety, anger, and jealousy, and those in power race to find a cure for fear they’ll lose control in the chaos. The Read More