LAist’s guide to celebrating the 4th of July with fireworks, parades, concerts and more
Here's a look at all the ways you can celebrate 4th of July in SoCal this year.
O.C. Deputies seize Fentanyl and paraphernalia in unincorporated Anaheim arrest
ANAHEIM, CA — A proactive patrol check by the Orange County Sheriff’s Department North Patrol division has successfully removed suspected fentanyl and dangerous illicit drug equipment from the community. While conducting a routine check near local businesses in unincorporated Anaheim, deputies contacted a subject found
Where to See Fireworks in Orange County for July 4th, 2026
Celebrate Independence Day with fireworks shows all over O.C. Costa Mesa Independence Day Community Celebration on July 3. Time: Community fun will begin at 5 p.m. on July 3. The fireworks show will start at 9:30 p.m. What to expect: Bringing your own blanket and lawn chairs are recommended. There...
Daniel Hohng Brings Fine Dining to The Park Club
The Park Club’s executive chef discusses the mentors who shaped his career, the importance of memorable flavors and the seasonal approach behind the club’s modern California cuisine. A New Jersey native, Hohng spent most of his childhood in Korea, then later moved to Hawaii before returning to the...
How a stolen surfboard launched a global surf empire
Harbour Surf Shop in Seal Beach, California, the world's oldest surf shop, still crafts boards in its original shaping room nearly 70 years later.
No. 3 city in America to raise a family
Irvine landed at No. 3 on WalletHub’s national “Best Places to Raise a Family” ranking, driven by its safety record, strong schools and low divorce rates. Analysts compared 182 U.S. cities across dozens of metrics. In the study’s health and safety category, Irvine came out on top....
Police seize illegal narcotics, fireworks and cash in Santa Ana home raid
A routine proactive enforcement operation by the Santa Ana Police Department Directed Patrol escalated into a major narcotics bust, removing hundreds of grams of illicit substances and illegal fireworks from local streets. Officers initiated the investigation with a hand-to-hand narcotics arrest. Following the initial
Another OC City Eyes New Regulations on E-Bikes
Officials in another North Orange County city are eying new e-bike regulations as injuries, arrests and even child endangerment charges are piling up throughout the county. Elected leaders in Buena Park are the latest in OC to consider new regulations on e-bikes – even potentially allowing them to be ridden on city sid
CHP recovers $2.2 million in stolen cargo from Anaheim warehouse
The California Highway Patrol has recovered more than $2.2 million in allegedly stolen cargo after serving a search warrant at a warehouse in Anaheim, California. According to the agency, investigators assigned to the Border Division Cargo Theft Interdiction Program and Organized Retail Crime Task Force executed the wa
HLs: Angels quiet A’s behind Lowe, Aldegheri
Powered by Josh Lowe's first career grand slam and five strong innings from Sam Aldegheri, the Angels took care of the Athletics in Anaheim to take the three-game series.

















