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Oscar-nominated actor Graham Greene passes away at 73

Graham Greene, the Canadian First Nations actor whose career opened doors for Indigenous performers in Hollywood, died Monday in a Toronto hospital after a long illness. He was 73, according to Deadline. “He was a great man of morals, ethics and character and will be eternally missed,” said his longtime Read More

New Italian Eatery Piatti Laguna Beach Serves Timeless Italian Fare

  Several restaurants have come and gone at 222 Ocean Avenue in Laguna Beach, including Taverna, Ocean at Main, Suenos and Cabana. Fortunately, a new Italian eatery opened in that spot earlier this summer that looks to have staying power—and a terrific menu. Piatti Laguna Beach is the newest location Read More

Lil Jon makes fitness competition debut at Muscle Beach

Okay! Rapper Lil Jon made his fitness competition debut at the world-famous Muscle Beach championship. “Lil’ Jon trades the mic for muscle in his first-ever fitness competition at the 2025 Muscle Beach Championship,” a media release explained. The Grammy-winning artist, whose real name is Jonathan H. Smith appeared in the men’s physique Read More

A residential burglar was arrested in north O.C. after fleeing from the police

Over the weekend, a resident near Bastanchury & Associated found a suspect in their backyard during a residential burglary, according to the Fullerton Police Department. The suspect took off running, but the police officers quickly responded and tracked him down nearby. Turns out, the suspect was still carrying property from Read More

Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson talks being ‘pigeonholed’ in Hollywood

It’s proving to be an emotional year at the 2025 Venice Film Festival, and for the first time in his professional acting career, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has arrived on the Lido. Johnson’s upcoming film “The Smashing Machine” will have its world premiere Monday night in Venice. The wrestler-turned-actor and Read More

Fifth Harmony reunites during Jonas Brothers concert

The girl group reunited after seven years during the Jonas Brothers concert in Dallas last night. They surprised fans by performing together for the first time since going on an indefinite hiatus in 2018. In the meantime, each member pursued solo projects Normani, Ally Brooke, Dinah Jane, and Lauren Jauregui surprised fans by appearing Read More

Six armed gangbangers arrested in north O.C. on drug and gun charges

Last night, police detectives located a documented gang member with a no-bail warrant at a motel, according to the Fullerton Police Department. During their investigation, detectives discovered a firearm inside a vehicle the suspect was in. Further investigation led to the arrest of another suspect wanted on a parole warrant, Read More

O.C. Maserati driver arrested after a traffic stop; dozens of nitrous oxide canisters seized

Nearly 90 canisters of nitrous oxide were recovered after police officers stopped a vehicle, according to the Tustin Police Department. The possessed canisers are generally used as an intoxicating inhalant. The owner of the vehicle, which was a Maserati, was arrested and he will now face justice. Penalties now faced Read More

Five O.C. taggers armed with stolen guns were arrested after fleeing from police

Five taggers were still on scene when police officers showed up, according to the Tustin Police Department. The brave taggers then tried to take off in their car. That did not work as they were ultimately pulled over. Once the officers stopped the vehicle they found stolen guns and a Read More