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Longtime Hollywood performance venue to close next year, reopen on Sunset Blvd. in 2027

A prominent Hollywood music venue is closing early next year, though the owners indicate they plan to return in a new location in 2027. The Hotel Café is ending its 25-year run at 1623 N. Cahuenga Blvd. in early 2026, the venue announced on Instagram. TimeOut noted that while no Read More

The voters handed Trump an “F” in America’s first big test of his second term

If yesterday’s elections were a report card on Donald Trump’s second term, the grade was clear: F for failure. Across the country, voters delivered a stinging rebuke to the president and his party, flipping key offices blue and signaling deep dissatisfaction with the direction of the nation. Democrats Sweep High-Profile Read More

Santa Ana nonprofit for the disabled celebrates their 75th anniversary carnival

Orange County’s oldest and largest nonprofit serving individuals most affected by their disabilities, Reimagine, marked its 75th anniversary with a carnival at its Santa Ana campus for participants that was filled with food, fun and plenty of smiles, on September 13. The festive event brought together Reimagine participants, families, staff, Read More

Judge backs Santa Ana’s crackdown on drug activity on E. 1st Street

SANTA ANA, Calif. – The City of Santa Ana secured an important court victory on Nov. 3 that cracks down on nuisance businesses along East 1st Street to protect public safety and drive illegal drugs out of the community. Orange County Superior Court Judge David B. Oberholzer granted the City’s Read More

Jonathan Bailey named People magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive for 2025

Something has changed for “Wicked” star Jonathan Bailey, something is not the same — he is People magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive for 2025. The magazine’s pick was announced Monday night on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.” Bailey takes the mantle from “The Office” and “Jack Ryan” star John Krasinski, who was the 2024 selection. Read More

OC based sustainable apparel brand HYPEACH to host a fundraiser for Working Wardrobes on Nov. 18 

Irvine, Calif. (November 3, 2025) — Southern California–based fashion brand HYPEACH is proud to announce a collaborative Sip & Shop Giveback Night benefiting Working Wardrobes, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering people to overcome difficult challenges and achieve meaningful employment. The event will take place on Tuesday, November 18, from 5:00–7:00 Read More

Diane Ladd, Oscar-nominated actress and mother of Laura Dern, dies at 89

Oscar-nominated actress Diane Ladd, who appeared in such films as “Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore” and “Chinatown,” has died at the age of 89. Ladd’s daughter Laura Dern confirmed her mother’s passing in a statement shared with The Hollywood Reporter and the Los Angeles Times. Diane Ladd speaks at the Read More

Costco, shipping companies accused of treating drivers as contractors instead of employees

San Diego—The California Labor Commissioner’s Office (LCO) has cited Costco Wholesale Corporation, Ryder Last Mile Inc., and Mega Nice Trucking LLC for misclassification and labor law violations affecting 58 delivery drivers. Mega Nice Trucking, based in Chula Vista, served as a subcontractor for third-party logistics companies, including Ryder Last Mile, Read More