Fear and Fiction Collide at Anaheim’s First ‘Spinal Dread’ Festival
Anaheim Public Library will welcome horror fans to its inaugural Spinal Dread Horror Literature and Culture Festival.
Taro with a Twist: Our Favorite Taro Treats in O.C.
Icy Taro Ball BowlMeet FreshMultiple Locationsmeetfresh.us Taro BingsooSul & Beans5427 Beach Blvd., Buena Park657-529-1060sulandbeans.com Taro Pudding CakeSunmerry Bakery14805 Jeffrey Road, Irvine949-398-8066sunmerryus.com Taro Coconut JellyMelo Melo14775 Jeffrey Road, Irvine949-316-4445melomelo.us Taro MilkshakeFluffy Bear25606 Alicia Parkway, Laguna Hills949-887-4089 Marbled Taro Sweet Bread85°C Bakery CafeMultiple Locations85cbakerycafe.com Taro PuddingChe Vi9856 Westminster Ave., Garden Grove657-263-4023cheviusa.com Taro Read More
Police Chief Dave Miner Updates Residents on Newport Beach Safety Efforts
At the Corona del Mar Residents Association meeting held at OASIS Senior Center on Thursday, Aug. 21, Newport Beach Police Chief Dave Miner and Fire Battalion Chief Nick Stocks updated the community on fire and police activities in the city. Chief Stocks addressed the two dozen meeting attendees and noted Read More
Exercise, Brain Health, and Alzheimer’s: Insights from UC Irvine Research
CAN YOU EXPLAIN HOW PHYSICAL EXERCISE AFFECTS THE BRAIN, PARTICULARLY IN RELATION TO ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE? Exercise benefits body and brain function in so many ways, and these factors, blood flow, metabolism, mood, etc., are all interrelated. As such, it can be difficult to definitively identify any single factor that mediates Read More
Disneyland News: Fall Favorites 2025
Fall has arrived at the Disneyland Resort, bringing seasonal celebrations, Halloween fun, and cultural traditions for visitors to enjoy. Guests can experience Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort and Plaza de la Familia, while select entertainment from the resort’s ongoing 70th Anniversary Celebration continues during the season. Halloween Time runs Read More
Five Upcoming Literary Events in Orange County
August 23Local Author Fair 2025Do you want to discover more Orange County authors? Fullerton Public Library is hosting an event to interact with local writers from across different genres such as fiction, poetry, graphic novels, and more.353 W. Commonwealth Ave., Fullerton, 714-738-6326 September 20Fall Into Book Fest 2025A Fall-inspired book Read More
How The Plot is Elevating Vegan Dining With Zero-Waste Creativity
When the idea for The Plot was planted by co-founders Dave and Jessica Waite in 2017, they were determined to recreate cozy, childhood classics and global cuisine with a zero-waste promise, farm-to-table freshness, and a menu of vegan bites. The team is committed to culinary creativity, adding an adventurous twist Read More
Irvine Nonprofit Week
Thursday, August 21, 2025 The City of Irvine is hosting Nonprofit Week September 28 through October 4, providing an opportunity for professionals and volunteers from local nonprofit organizations serving the Irvine community to come together. Join us for a week of networking, collaboration, and discovery, as we celebrate the impact of nonprofits in our community. Read More
Dr. Karen Odell-Barber Is back on The Zest!
Dr. Odell-Barber is the CEO at Neurologics, a cutting-edge technology company that offers brain mapping services that help to optimize the brain. In today’s episode we focus specifically on mental health, anxiety, OCD, and depression. Listen and watch every Thursday here. The post Dr. Karen Odell-Barber Is back on The Read More
Top Things to Do in O.C.: August 20th through 26th
AUG. 22THE BUENA VISTA ORCHESTRAThe Buena Vista Orchestra features 10 talented musicians playing piano, trumpet, bass, conga drums, and more. The group is led by Jesus “Aguaje” Ramos, who was the original orchestra leader, composer, and trombonist of The Buena Vista Social Club. Hailing from Cuba, the orchestra is best Read More