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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

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

A reckless driver died after fleeing from police and colliding with a pole in coastal O.C.

On Saturday, October 4, 2025, at approximately 12:50 a.m., police officers responded to a call regarding a vehicle driving recklessly and running red lights in the area of Pacific Coast Highway and Brookhurst Street, according to the the Huntington Beach Police Department. The officers located the suspect vehicle near Beach Read More

Taylor Swift drops a surprise announcement for fans

Taylor Swift is giving her fans one more surprise to celebrate the release of her 12th studio album, “The Life of a Showgirl.” Four days before the album dropped, Taylor Nation — the singer’s official social media team — shared a detailed release schedule on Instagram. The post, captioned “Places, Read More

Thousands of Supporters Descend on Fashion Island September 28 for the More Than Pink Walk to Support Susan G. Komen

Nearly 10,000 people came out to Pacific Life at Fashion Island to support Susan G. Komen’s mission to end breast cancer at the annual More Than Pink Walk on Sunday, Sept. 28. With a goal of raising $790,000, the Komen More Than Pink Walk raised nearly $750,000—but there’s still time Read More