Brand’s Second Taproom Coming to Santa Ana
Unsung Brewing Company, an award-winning superhero and comic book-themed craft brewery based in Anaheim, is opening a second location — not too far away. OC Health Department records confirm the business is working to open a taproom at 2590 S. Redhill Avenue, Unit C, in the neighboring city of Santa Ana.
BJ’s Restaurants stock soars as Pizookie Meal Deal delivers again
The Pizookie Meal Deal has become a bonafide star for BJ’s Restaurants. Same-store sales at the casual-dining chain rose 0.5% for the period from July through September. After a rocky first month, they stabilized at 1.5%. And that trend has continued into the current quarter. Over the past six weeks, BJ’s traffic was...
The Shoe Cellar announces relocation to historic Babb Building in Laguna Beach’s HIP District
The Shoe Cellar, one of Laguna Beach’s longest standing businesses, has announced their relocation to 903 S. Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, effective November 1. This relocation places The Shoe Cellar in the heart of the iconic HIP District, a trendy retail destination known for their unique shops and tastemakers.
Irvine City Council names Sean Crumby as new city manager
The Irvine City Council has unanimously approved Sean Crumby as Irvine’s seventh city manager, effective immediately. The appointment was made at its October 28 meeting. “Sean has demonstrated strong leadership, sound judgment, and a deep commitment to the City of Irvine,” said Mayor Larry Agran. “He brings a...
Federal agent shoots man during California immigration operation
Two men are in custody after one was shot Thursday by federal agents during an “immigration enforcement operation” in Southern California.
Refinery maintenance pushes SoCal gasoline prices upward
Maintenance work halting production at local refineries and investor sentiment have caused gasoline prices to jump 11.6 cents the last two days in Southern California, according to oil industry observers. The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gas in Los Angeles County shot up 3.9 cents Saturday to...
Christina Ann Battin Goes Missing in Riverside County California
On June 8, 2003, a teenager named Christina Ann Battin disappeared in Riverside County, California. It was the kind of warm early summer day when plans are simple and hours feel generous, yet by night a family began to sense that something had gone wrong. Friends expected calls that never came, relatives made rounds...
Two Accused of Series of Follow-Home Robberies Appear in OC Court
Two South Los Angeles men accused of committing at least six armed follow-home robberies and an attempted carjacking throughout the Southland appeared in Santa Ana federal court for the first time Friday. Elijah Potts, 20, and Devin Thomas, 18, were arrested Thursday on a federal criminal complaint charging them...
Foot Chase in Lynwood, California: Deputies Pursue Suspect Through Busy Streets
LYNWOOD, Calif. — A late-night foot chase in Lynwood, California, caught on camera showed deputies from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s Lynwood Station sprinting through traffic as they pursued a suspect who fled on foot. The chase unfolded near Long Beach Boulevard, with flashing lights and squad cars...
LA County officials stepping up to fill gap in food benefits
With food assistance benefits being paused for millions of people across California beginning Saturday due to the federal government shutdown, local officials are swinging into action to provide help.

















