Huntington Beach Film Festival Presses On After City Pulled Its Funding
Three years after Huntington Beach's City Council dissolved the committee that founded it, the Huntington Beach Cultural Film Festival is opening its doors again this Labor Day weekend, running Friday and Saturday, Sept. 4-5, at Community United Methodist Church in Huntington Beach. The lineup includes more than 20 sho
2 suspects arrested for stabbing attack that left man hospitalized in San Bernardino County
Two suspects were arrested for a stabbing attack that left a man hospitalized in San Bernardino County. Authorities identified the suspects as Nestor Francisco Sanchez, 35, of Santa Ana, and Antonio Rene Martinez, 37, of Phelan. On Aug. 19, San Bernardino County deputies were called to the 10800 block of Riggins Road i
Panera closes California locations as chain reshapes its footprint
Panera Bread has quietly closed multiple California cafés this year as the fast-casual chain continues a broader effort to streamline operations while investing in new locations and restaurant upgrades. The…
These Orange County Pets Need Homes As ‘Clear The Shelters’ Month Ends
Have you adopted a shelter animal because of Voice of OC’s weekly Pets of the Week article? We’d love to hear from you. Contact Angelina Hicks at [email protected] or [email protected] to share your experience. Mr. Llama. Mr. Llama has been at OC Animal Care in Tustin for about...
Long Beach aquarium takes in nearly 500 trafficked animals after massive seizure
Nearly 500 animals seized from wildlife traffickers are now being cared for at the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach, including endangered and near-threatened species. The animals arrived at the aquarium on June 19 after wildlife officials discovered a box truck carrying more than 2,000 animals, including fish, aqu
Ross Dress for Less Plans Metro Pointe Store
Ross Dress for Less appears to be preparing to open a new Costa Mesa location at Metro Pointe at South Coast, according to project information. The off-price retailer is seeking bids related to the development of a store at 901 S Coast Dr., Suite 100, in the popular retail hub right off the 405.
OC Election’s Chief Rejects Newport Beach Initiatives Ordered by Judge
The Orange County Registrar of Voters has rejected Newport Beach leaders’ attempt to get three initiatives aimed at transparency and changing how people elect city council members on the 2026 ballot weeks past the official deadline. The rejection, which was written by County Counsel Leon Page on behalf of...
Blue Corn Cafe & Bakery Plans Orange County Expansion
Blue Corn Cafe & Bakery is planning a new location in Old Towne Orange. To WhatNow, founder and baker-chef Nick confirmed the business may expand to Southern California in 2027. The expansion follows the growth of the family-owned bakery, which was founded in Historic Downtown Glendale, Arizona. Nick describes Blue...
SWAT team searches for domestic violence suspect who threatened to shoot officers, LBPD says
Video from the scene showed multiple SWAT team vehicles deployed, and officers could be seen and heard using flash-bangs. The post SWAT team searches for domestic violence suspect who threatened to shoot officers, LBPD says appeared first on Long Beach Post .
Irvine Police recover stolen contractor tools using a GPS tracker
Irvine Police announced a significant tool‑theft arrest after a contractor used a hidden GPS tracker to locate his stolen equipment. On Monday, a contractor working at the new Meridian Apartment construction site on Bryan reported that several of his tools were stolen. He said he noticed various tools had begun disappe
