8 Minutes of Head-High Huntington Beach
I made a last-minute decision to film Huntington Beach, California on April 6 to catch a short-lived swell. The surf was super fun with a few overhead sets and there were plenty of talented surfers in the water including Brett Simpson. Huntington Beach is one of my favorite places to film because it always provides something fun to film. Enjoy the watch...
How Are Orange County Animal Nonprofits Curbing Cat Overpopulation?
On the busy street of Collins Avenue in Orange lives an outdoor cat, but unlike many of her kind, she has found a life of luxury. On that street is an abandoned house she has made into her home. Some of the neighbors around the area have given her the name “Munch” due to her ever-constant search for food.
Whittier Narrows Dam safety project could close several well-known Pico Rivera facilities for years
A major safety modification project at the Whittier Narrows Dam could close or disrupt several well-known community facilities in Pico Rivera for years, as the Army Corps of Engineers works to address concerns about the aging structure.
Man suspected of stealing $34,000 in Legos, swapping pieces for pasta before returning
A man wanted for stealing Lego merchandise at Target stores across the nation was arrested in Orange County, California.
Community Update: Suspect Arrested in Copper Theft Incidents
On Thursday, April 16, the Orange County Sherriff’s Department (OCSD) arrested a male suspect in connection with the copper pipe thefts that first occurred over Easter weekend. The investigation is ongoing, and we hope to provide more details regarding how the suspect was identified and eventually arrested when the time is appropriate.
Man pleads guilty to threatening OC DA Todd Spitzer
SANTA ANA – A 63-year-old Costa Mesa man has pleaded guilty and was immediately sentenced to time served in jail for threatening Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer, according to court records obtained Thursday. Danny Bruce Richards pleaded guilty Tuesday to criminal threats and threatening public officials, both felonies....
New Chinese restaurant offering hand-pulled noodles opens at Santa Ana’s CityPlace
Xibei Eatery quitely opened up in Santa Ana a few weeks ago. Check out their Yelp reviews here. They are a Northwestern Chinese restaurant that specializes in the grain-rich flavors of Northwestern China. They are part of a larger chain known for authentic regional specialties like hand-pulled noodles, unique oat-based dishes, and street food.
Boat Implodes on Sandbar in Wild Newport Beach Wipeout (Video)
A boat was beached by a wave near the Newport Beach shoreline. No injuries were reported, but the boat suffered significant damage. Wild scenes out of Newport Beach, CA, on Friday, as a boat (maybe sailboat? Probably not) got sucked over the falls by a wave, and beached onshore. The...
At-Risk 19-Year-Old Woman Missing From Whittier Area
Authorities Friday asked the public to be on the lookout for an at-risk 19-year-old woman missing from the Whittier area. Luna Catherine Navarrete was last seen at 11 a.m. Thursday in the 3600 block of Workman Mill Road in an unincorporated area near Whittier, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.
Landlord Cans Costa Mesa’s Lucky Baycrest Bottleshop After 65 Years
Baycrest Caps & Corks, the family-run bottleshop and lotto counter at 333 E. 17th St. in Costa Mesa, quietly rang up its last sale at the end of March, closing the book on a 65-year neighborhood streak. Co-owner Bryan Nye said the shop shut down on March 31 after a new property owner declined to renew the lease. For the regulars who...
