A roundup of some of Orange County’s Fourth of July celebrations
Crouched underneath the Rose Bowl’s aluminum bench seats, hiding behind my parents’ legs for extra security, I rode…
New security at Universal CityWalk: Seeing movie means metal detectors
CityWalk, known for its nightlife, eclectic food choices, neon signs and entertainment options, was once a place where…
What to see, eat and do when traveling to Colima, Mexico
I sat down recently and counted — surprising myself — that I’ve notched visits to 24 of Mexico’s…
California Science Center sets Space Shuttle Endeavour opening date
The Space Shuttle Endeavour is approaching its final mission. But this time, it won’t be blasting into a…
Historic Olvera Street businesses struggle to stay open
In April, an anonymous tip led Liliana Robertson, manager of Cielito Lindo, to a horrifying discovery: Employees appeared…
O.C.’s newest night out: talking about death over a pint of beer
If you visited Honey River Brewing in Anaheim last Thursday night you might have seen a pink hearse…
Yoko Ono’s “Wish Trees” at the Broad is a snapshot of the mood in Los Angeles right now.
A wish is a deeply personal thing, often fleeting and silent. But sometimes, a wish is a collective…
Orange knows it needs money. It just can’t agree on how to ask for it
With yesterday’s California primary election now behind us — and early results not available by this newsletter’s deadline…
Tourism gains spread across California
California’s tourism economy is growing, according to a new study by Visit California.The study suggests tourism generated just…
California gas prices rise, but Memorial Day visitors still head to Monterey
California gas prices rise, but Memorial Day visitors still head to Monterey Despite record-high gas prices in California,…
Inside downtown L.A.’s immersive ‘Hospital of Emotions’ exhibit
Inside the long-shuttered St. Vincent Medical Center on the outskirts of downtown Los Angeles, bulletin boards, furniture and…
Orange County supervisors reject bid to stop Saddleback Meadows project
Having survived continued efforts to scuttle it, a decades-long plan to develop land in Trabuco Canyon into a…