A sweet honor for ‘Sugar’
At Tuesday’s meeting of the Huntington Beach City Council, the closing item is a proposal to declare each Dec. 5 as “Sugar the Surfing Dog Day.”. As indicated by Mayor Casey McKeon, Sugar is a five-time world dog surfing champion, a five-time Huntington Beach Surf City Dog Champion and a Surfers’ Hall of Fame inductee.
Irvine is America’s Safest Big City
The Mayor also reported that violent crime in Irvine dropped by 5% and property crime fell by 16% last year. Mayor Agran thanked the City’s public safety officers: “On behalf of a grateful Irvine community, I want to take this moment to thank Chief Michael Kent and our entire Irvine Police Department for yet another...
Council moves forward with hospital action plan in response to possible ER closure
City Council this week unanimously agreed to move forward with a Mission Hospital strategy framework for the city to approach the possible closure of the emergency room and larger site changes at Providence Mission Hospital Laguna Beach. Councilmembers voted 4-0 (Mayor Pro Tem Hallie Jones was absent) on Tuesday...
Casa Romantica Welcomes California Art Club
Casa Romantica presents California Art Club’s Orange County Chapter Exhibition. This spring, a unique exhibition for artists of the California Art Club (CAC) is about to open on the grounds of a historical villa in San Clemente, built in the mid-1920’s. Forty Artist, Signature, and Mentor members of the Orange County...
Teen on E-Motorcycle Strikes 70-Year-Old Woman in Seal Beach, Los Angeles
The rising popularity of high-powered electric two-wheelers is creating new dangers on local streets. A recent crash in Southern California has once again started the debate over the potential issues of teens riding unregistered electric motorcycles, leaving a local pedestrian fighting for her life in the hospital....
9 California Bakeries Where Everything Disappears Before Noon
California is home to some of the most talented bakers in the world, and their creations sell out fast. From flaky croissants to pillowy doughnuts, these spots draw long lines before the sun is even fully up. If you sleep in, you might miss out on something truly special. Here...
Garden Grove Launches Disneyland Resort Shuttle Service to Replace ART Buses
With the Anaheim Resort Transportation (ART) bus system set to shut down on March 31, 2026, the City of Garden Grove and the Garden Grove Tourism Improvement District (GGTID) are launching a replacement shuttle system for guests staying at nearby hotels. ART Shuttle Service Shutdown. For decades, millions of...
One of The Most Anticipated Films of The Year Hits SoCal Theaters
"Keeping In The Shadows" took six years to film, focusing on surfing and universal themes. The film explores disconnecting from instant gratification and pursuing genuine, shared experiences. Sold-out premieres reflect audience connection; hard work and collaboration central to project’s success. There are passion...
Extreme heat watch for Orange County inland areas
The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Watch for Orange County Inland starting Monday morning through Friday evening. Temperatures are expected to reach up to 105 degrees inland and 85 to 90 degrees near the coast. A Heat Advisory also remains in effect until 8 PM PDT this evening.
City Seeks Applicants for Local, Regional Roles
The City of Laguna Beach is calling upon the community to apply for upcoming vacancies on the Parking, Traffic & Circulation Committee, the View Restoration Committee and the Orange County Vector Control Board. The City has implemented a rolling deadline for residents to apply to serve on the View Restoration...
