Trash Rate Hikes are on the Horizon for Orange County Residents
Many Orange County residents are set to see their trash bill go up in a couple of months as cities grapple with rising costs to dispose of their waste and comply with new state laws requiring composting. The boost is coming amid county supervisors hiking up costs to dump trash...
A ‘Century of Stars’ at HBHS
When the auditorium on the Huntington Beach High School campus first opened in 1926, what’s now “Surf City USA” was just a sleepy beach town with lots of oil wells. HBHS was the first and only high school in the district (Westminster High didn’t come along until 1959) and the closest other secondary school in Orange County was Garden Grove Union High (1921). One hundred years later...
🎁 Freebies Up for Grabs in Costa Mesa Right Now
Looking for something useful or unique around Costa Mesa? This week’s local freebies include furniture, art, and even a cool trade opportunity for e-bikes. Check out what neighbors are offering below!
This Unique Restaurant in California Turns Dinner Into a Multi-Course Culinary Experience
There is a restaurant in Orange County, California, that does not just serve dinner. It performs it. From the moment guests arrive, they are pulled into a carefully orchestrated evening that unfolds across multiple rooms, multiple courses, and multiple hours of pure culinary theater. The kind of place where you book a table months in advance, dress up like you mean it, and leave...
Human remains found during Easter egg hunt, California authorities say
LONG BEACH, Calif. - An Easter egg hunt took an extremely dark turn in Long Beach on Sunday. The Long Beach Police Department responded to a call near the intersection of East 59th Street and DeForest Avenue on Sunday. Police say human remains were found during the egg hunt. How...
You Can Get Deep-Fried Fair Food Any Time Of Year At This Amazing California...
The county fair only comes around once a year, but your craving for corn dogs doesn’t follow that schedule. Jane’s Corndogs in Newport Beach understands this fundamental truth about human nature and has been serving carnival classics 365 days a year since the 1950s. Here’s something nobody tells...
Authorities ID Woman Killed in Long Beach Crash
A 49-year-old woman who was killed after she was struck by a vehicle while walking outside of a crosswalk in Long Beach was identified by county authorities Tuesday. The victim, identified by the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s office, was Heaven Hooper,. The crash was reported about 3:55 a.m....
OC Deputies Investigate Stanton Killing
The Orange County Sheriff’s Department was working Monday to identify a man found dead in an alley in Stanton on Easter Sunday in an investigation that led later to a gambling raid. The victim, who was in his 30s, was found dead at about 5:30 a.m. Sunday in an...
The ULTIMATE Go-To Burger Spot You NEED to Try in Downey, CA
Open daily Sun-Thu 10:30 AM - 10:30 PM | Fri-Sat 10:30 AM - 11:30 PM. A tiny burger spot on Florence Ave has quietly become one of Downey’s most beloved hangouts. Locals love how it keeps things simple: great burgers, fair prices, and fast service. The menu feels familiar...
🎁 Free Furniture and Home Finds in Newport Beach
Looking to refresh your home without spending a dime? There are some great free items available right now around Newport Beach and nearby Costa Mesa — from comfy couches to a working air conditioner.
