Status Update: Las Vegas furniture store bringing its luxury goods to south OC
In other retail news, Bed Bath & Beyond wants your old coupons at its new...
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Anduril HQ in Costa Mesa up for sale as California defense tech booms
Anduril occupies the entire complex with 13 years remaining on its lease, according to Eastdil...
12 Orange County cities allow the sale of safe and sane fireworks, here’s what you need to know
Fire officials warn not to tamper with fireworks or let children handle them and cities...
Carnival and fish fry offer three days of fun in Costa Mesa this weekend
Now in its 80th year, the Costa Mesa Fish Fry will be open at Lions...
OCADA names Jaslene Massey, Trent Mosley athletes of the year for 2025-26
The Orange County organization also recognized the honorees for each league or conference at the...
Aliso Niguel’s Jaslene Massey is the Orange County Girls Athlete of the Year
Massey set the national high school record in the discus en route to sweeping the...
Costa Mesa selects WAGS as animal services provider after parting ways with Priceless Pets
WAGS has been providing animal sheltering services to Westminster, Stanton and Seal Beach for 15...
JSerra’s GG Szczuka is the Orange County Girls Outstanding Competitor
Szczuka distinguished herself in flag football and soccer during the 2025-26 school year.
Costa Mesa to consider homebuyer program funded with cannabis tax revenue
The City Council will consider on Tuesday, June 16, establishing a two-year pilot that would...
Pacific Symphony’s free summer concert series kicks off June 18
Get out of the house and grab a little culture this summer, with the Pacific...
Orange County baseball Top 25: Orange Lutheran No. 1 in final rankings
Orange Lutheran finishes the 2026 season where it started -- on top of the Orange...
Orange County Baseball All-Star Game is Wednesday at Great Park
The Orange County Baseball All-Star Game is Wednesday at Great Park.
Two OC sports bars made Yelp’s Top 100 for 2026
The list includes pubs from Los Angeles County, two from Orange County and two from...
Uncle Fluffy brings jiggly Japanese-style cheesecakes to Costa Mesa
Won't you come on over, baby, we can shake, shake, shake.
Fallen heroes honored in Memorial Day services across Orange County
Those who died while serving our country were honored Monday during Memorial Day ceremonies hosted...
10 festivals and conventions to keep on your summer radar
Some things to do include a free lemon festival, a tattoo convention, cultural celebrations, and...
Costa Mesa Skatepark expansion breaks ground, expected completion by spring 2027
The existing skate park will remain open to the public.
OC EidFest draws crowds for celebration
The festival, considered the largest in California, comes ahead of Eid al-Adha, one of Islam’s...
Status Update: Upscale grocer Erewhon coming to Costa Mesa
The company is known for groceries that cost two- to three-times typical grocery stores, even...
Paradise Dynasty and Burritos La Palma team up on birria soup dumplings
The special xiao long bao pairs the rich, chile-laced flavors of birria de res with...
Costa Mesa girls, Calvary Chapel’s Bianca Nwaizu pace OC swimmers at CIF-SS finals
Swimming roundup: Costa Mesa's girls win the Division 3 title and Nwaizu sets the county...
5 new Orange County restaurants and food spots to put on your radar
Including a pair of ice cream shops battling for frozen dessert supremacy and a seafood...
Status Update: Mother’s Market opens in Dana Point; MemorialCare taps new CEO
Also in the news: What's up with Erewhon rumors? The boutique grocery store might be...
Runners beat a path to 22nd annual OC Marathon finish
Organizers said runners came from 45 states and 21 countries, but it was two Southern...
Free things to do for Mother’s Day in Southern California
Why break the bank for Mother's Day? Here are free things you can do in...
21 free fun things to do in Southern California in May
Why sit home as the spring warms up? Go out and have some fun for...
3 Orange County restaurant closures, from legacy chains to a coastal spot
Two chain spots and one independent operator to prune from your dining list.
Freebie of the week: Take a Latin dance class at the Segerstrom Center
Fun salsa, bachata and flamenco lessons will be offered May 5 and May 12.
Cypress baseball adds another title to long list of league championships
Baseball notes: Cypress coach John Weber gives credit to the players and his coaching staff...
Status Update: Mucho Mucho Market expanding to Mission Viejo; Dick’s opens in Brea
The Mission Viejo store will have options not available in Laguna Niguel, including hot food...
Governor offers $50K rewards to solve cold case killings in Orange County, Pasadena and LA
"Every family deserves answers and justice," Gov. Gavin Newsom said in a statement. "These rewards...
Bed Bath & Beyond returning to Southern California
The news comes eight months after the company's executive chairman, Marcus Lemonis, declared it would...
El Pollo Loco launches its Chicken Tenders
The Costa Mesa chain is serving tenders with Mexican seasoning in two flavors, orginal and...
Costa Mesa set to allow trap, neuter and return program for stray cats
The current ban has fueled an explosion in the community cat population in Costa Mesa...
Albano’s Diamond Club: Orange County softball standouts last week
Rancho Alamitos shortstop Tabitha Sanchez is among the selections by Dan Albano for outstanding play...
7 best Orange County Mother’s Day feasts worth the splurge
These Mother's Day dining rooms might be pricey, but well worth it for mom.
Rosters for the Orange County all-star boys, girls basketball games
The games on May 2 at Cypress College will feature 60 players, including Orange County...
TinyFest brings supersmall living to Southern California house hunters
The Costa Mesa event this weekend showcases all kinds of tiny homes for anyone seeking...
Ex-Costa Mesa officer gets 3 years of probation related to repeated harassment of woman
Robert Jay Josett, 35, was sentenced to three years of probation and ordered to complete...
Status Update: Rove opens EV charging facility with Gelson’s market in Costa Mesa
It's the second fast-charge facility the startup has launched in Orange County. The first is...
Children are discovering, learning at Imaginology, the OC Fair & Event Center’s free family festival
The free festival continues Sunday, with more opportunities for children to build and craft their...
Suspect in fatal shooting of boy at Pico Rivera gas station claims mental incompetency
He shot the 13-year-old victim after the teen walked past him at the gas station,...
Real estate news: 232 new homes coming to Rienda; 408 more apartments for MainPlace Mall
Trumark Homes, Lennar, and Shea Homes are building the homes in three neighborhoods, the final...
Charging networks race to keep up as gas prices boost EVs
Some 605 public, high-speed EV fueling stations switched on in the first quarter, a 34%...
These people from OC help and inspire others … Bravo!
The Bravo! section highlights achievements of our residents and groups.
Guidelines for future reuse of Fairview Development Center open for public review
The city of Costa Mesa is collecting input on the "specific plan" that would guide...
Horse shows, Discovery Days added at the OC Fair’s equestrian center The Ranch
In the last few years, the state-owned fairgrounds has expanded public programs at the 7-acre...
Segerstrom Center announces jazz icon as first ever artist-in-residence
Grammy Award-winning composer and bandleader Arturo O'Farrill is the center's first-ever artist in residence and...
Real estate news: Tiny home expo coming to OC fairgrounds in April
TinyFest 2026 is bringing all types of compact living options (and potential income streams) to...
Highball and Naisho Omakase open in Costa Mesa with cocktails in the front, sushi in the back
Two-concepts-in-one, this Costa Mesa spot offers expertly made omakase and refined Japanese-style cocktails.
Orange County girls athlete of the week: Analeah Vaca, Costa Mesa
Vaca went a combined 9 for 9 with 13 RBIs to lead the Costa Mesa...
For the KC Swifties, girls empowerment and fun win flag football games
A gathering at Females in Flag brought out four future Olympic USA Team flag football...
Chapman economists see Iran war boosting California economy
Economist Jim Doti says that oil prices — which have risen significantly since the beginning...
Crews work on demolishing former Trinity Broadcasting Network headquarters in Costa Mesa
The ornate building and manicured grounds were built after Trinity Broadcasting Network founders Paul and...
Status Update: $1 million luxury bed maker opens at South Coast Plaza
The Sweden-based Hästens makes beds that range in price from $8,500 to $600,000 and more.
Rideshare driver charged with sexually assaulting woman in Costa Mesa
The driver, an Ontario resident, was charged this week with multiple felonies.
Status Update: Mother’s hiring ahead of Dana Point debut; Target opening Baby Boutique
The Dana Point grocery store is replacing Monarch Beach Market.
12 of the best luxury menus during OC Restaurant Week
The annual ode to Orange County’s culinary landscape offers you the chance to splurge a...
Irvine to access Bridge Shelter beds for homeless in new agreement with Costa Mesa
Costa Mesa officials say the partnership with Irvine will help increase the occupancy rate and...
Costa Mesa baseball looks strong again after big season a year ago
Baseball notes: Costa Mesa has a solid group of senior players, plus a deep and...
Free fun stuff to do in Southern California in March
It may not officially be spring yet, but that won't stop you from having some...
Huntington Beach baseball’s Jared Grindlinger ready to make his move
Baseball notes: The Huntington Beach left-hander explains why he reclassified to be a senior this...
Real estate news: Lennar buys Irvine office campus with city OK for 426 homes
A joint venture with TPG Angelo Gordon paid $232 million for the 6-acre property on...
Costa Mesa becomes second California city to regulate self-checkout lanes
The ordinance means no more than 15 items at shelf-checkout lanes, other changes. Businesses that...
Bravo to a Navy ensign, students making swift progress and helping your community
The Bravo! section highlights achievements of our residents and groups.
4 new restaurants now open in Orange County
From a new morning coffee spot to a late-night pizza joint, here are four places...
Fryer: Former Laguna Hills athletes now successful coaches at the school
Laguna Hills coaches who played sports at the high school have led their teams to...
Free fun things to do for Valentine’s Day 2026
Why spend a fortune? Enjoy these things for nothing at all.
Costa Mesa boy played young Bad Bunny during Super Bowl
The 5-year-old is a kindergartner in the Newport-Mesa Unified School District.
Where to eat and drink this Galentine’s Day in Orange County
Nine spots for celebrating the holiday that got its start on an episode of "Parks...
Three new restaurants coming soon to Orange County
A handful of new eateries are poised to replace shuttered ones in the coming months.
Peet’s Coffee closes 5 stores in Orange and Los Angeles counties
The news comes after soft drinks giant Keurig Dr Pepper announced it was buying Peet’s...
San Juan Hills’ Timmy Herr rallies South in OC all-star football game
The senior tosses two TDs in the second half to help the South extend its...
South aims to extend winning streak in Orange County all-star football game
The South rides a 10-game winning streak into the Orange County North vs. South All-Star...
Didn’t book a $1,500 dinner at Noma? Try these 7 OC restaurants instead
If you yearn for the gastronomic experience minus the booking bloodspot, check out the following...
Costa Mesa to invest opioid settlement money in recovery and prevention programs for the homeless
Costa Mesa is set to receive $4.6 million over 15 years as part of the...
14 free things to do in Southern California instead of watching the Super Bowl
We did an extensive scientific survey (OK, not really) of the best things to do...
Costa Mesa council poised to pass contentious self-checkout regulation law
City leaders are looking at staffing requirements for self-checkout stands to protect jobs and curb...
Defense company Anduril Industries announces plans for major new campus in Long Beach
The defense company expects the new campus to support more than 5,000 jobs.
How years of high-stakes cooking led Michael Campbell back to the beach
White Rooster, the lauded chef's newest restaurant, opens in Dana Point.
Status Update: Sender One opening in Aliso Viejo; Pura Vida Miami opens at SCP
The climbing facility is part of the new retail center The Commons on Aliso Creek...
New Singaporean staples land at Le Shrimp Noodle Bar
The two dishes appear on menus both their Irvine and Costa Mesa locations.
Status Update: Barnes & Noble expansion continues, this time to South Coast Plaza
The 27,000-square-foot, single-story bookstore should be open by summer 2026.
New breakfast burrito joint coming to Costa Mesa’s Lab Anti-Mall
Orange County's breakfast burrito scene is about to get a new heavy-hitter.
Holders of $895-a-year AmEx card rush to spend Saks perk
American Express cardholders are hurrying to spend store credits and gift cards at cash-strapped retailer...
Orange County restaurants opening in 2026 to put on your radar
From two incoming Din Tai Fung locations and chef Michael Campbell's latest concepts, there are...