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Kimmy Phi Ngo opened Orange County's first creative reuse center in Santa Ana earlier this May, presenting a sustainability-focused space that blends art, activism, and community. The center also features The Scrib, a dedicated meetup hub where the community gathers to create and connect. A creative reuse center collec

San Diego-based birria concept Mike’s Red Tacos announced it is preparing to expand into California, after a franchise agreement with restaurant ownership group JM Foods. While specific Orange County locations and opening timelines have yet to be announced, a recent press release states that the brand plans to open 18

A chemical tank in Garden Grove, CA, nearly exploded, and though crisis was averted, the issues for homeowners are just beginning.

The Orange Police Department will be conducting a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint on May 29, 2026, between the hours of 7:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m, in the 3100-block of East Chapman Avenue. DUI checkpoint locations are determined using data associated with incidents of impaired driving-related collisions and frequency of DU

The legal case against an Orange County dermatologist, who was accused of trying to poison her husband by adding toxic clog cleaner into his tea, was dismissed Friday. Yue "Emily'' Yu was initially arrested by Irvine police in 2022 on suspicion of attempting to poison her husband with Drano. Her husband, Jack Chen, had

2026 Surf City USA® Foodie Awards Best Breakfast Burrito Winner: Pocket Burger Shack. Last year, Pocket Burger Shack won top honors in the Surf City USA® Foodie Awards in two categories: Best Burger (naturally) and Best Family Friendly Restaurant. In 2026, the family owned Sunset Beach burger joint racked up another re

The grocery chain Erewhon is heading to Costa Mesa, taking over the former T-Shirts Warehouse space at 140 E. 17th St., according to The OC Register. Driven by a desire to rethink everyday nutrition, Aveline and Michio Kushi launched Erewhon in the 1960s. Named after a novel they admired, the market introduced a new co

Coyotes are typically found in rural and urban areas across Southern California, but residents in a retirement community in Orange County say they’ve had some scary encounters with the animals lately.

At approximately 11:45 a.m. on May 28, 2026, Anaheim Fire & Rescue and the Anaheim Police Department responded to a residential structure fire on Balsam Avenue in Anaheim. Firefighters arrived to find one apartment unit heavily involved in flames and immediately began an aggressive attack to stop the fire from spreadin

Sri Divel, founder of The Culinary CMO, has been fascinated by the dining-out experience since childhood, so it stands to reason she’d build a career in hospitality, elevating food and beverage brands with strategic initiatives. Her current project: contributing to an ongoing city campaign, the Foods of Garden Grove.