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Restaurant inspections: Rat droppings close Rancho Mirage eatery; Palm Springs spot reopens
Riverside County health inspectors closed down one Rancho Mirage restaurant due to rodent droppings and overflowing sewage, while two Indio spots were downgraded to "B" grades, according to inspection reports. Several rat droppings were found inside a fryer at Catalan Mediterranean Restaurant in Rancho Mirage, along with sewage overflowing from the floor sink,...
Abused German Shepherd Argon rehabilitates in Orange County
The abused and abandoned German Shepherd Argon, found in Malibu Canyon over the July 4 weekend with his muzzle and neck zip-tied, arrived in Orange County on Wednesday, July 10 for treatment and tenderness. Local animal rescue group German Shepherd Rescue of Orange County (GCROC) located in Newport Beach, took Argon under their wing to provide veterinary care and emotional healing. Argon is currently recovering at Saddleback Animal Hospital in Tustin, while undergoing additional testing to determine the best course of treatment.
Thousands flock to Disneyland for CHOC Walk in the Park
Thousands of people descended upon Disneyland for the 32nd annual Children’s Hospital of Orange County Walk in the Park fundraiser on Sunday. The head of KTLA Team DiCarlo is, of course, KTLA 5 meteorologist Henry DiCarlo. He was joined by KTLA 5’s Omar Lewis in Anaheim for the festivities and to help raise money for […]
Neighbor of the Week: Julian Jolliffe
Julian Jolliffe is a photographer specializing in fine art landscape, cityscape, and nightscape based in Riverside, California. Born and raised in Riverside, Julian has been photographing its natural and urban landscape for the past couple of decades. As a staff photographer for the Riversider Magazine over the past few years, he has had the opportunity to photograph many local landmarks, community events, and beautiful vistas for the benefit of the magazine and the city of Riverside, which has been a very rewarding experience.
Habana in Costa Mesa, CA: An Iconic OC Restaurant
When you think of iconic Orange County restaurants, perhaps Habana is one of the first ones that come to mind. Since 1995, Habana’s first location in the city of Costa Mesa has welcomed a diverse crowd, including OC locals, Disneyland tourists, and business professionals from one of the neighboring South Coast Metro skyscrapers.
The BellRays Drop “Hard Drive” Single & Announce “Heavy Steady Go!” Album
Originating from Riverside, California, The BellRays have been mixing punk, rock and soul with the unique authenticity that has made them who they are today. Commenting on their new single, Hard Drive, vocalist Lisa Kekaula gets back to the beginning of what became their upcoming album, Heavy Steady Go!. “This is our longest labor of love creating a song. Earliest drafts of this song are in recording sessions from 2012. We even recorded it twice recently in the Tucson session and the final version coming from Sweet Gee Studios in Riverside. That is where the magic happened.”
SideDoor Gastropub Marks 15 Years With New Happy Hour Menu
SideDoor Gastropub in Corona del Mar, one of the first of its kind in Orange County, is celebrating 15 years in business. The ambiance and menu is different than Five Crowns, its sister restaurant next door, and they have separate entrances, although they do share the same address (and a foyer at the Five Crowns entrance).
Family Art Day gets wild at the Festival of Arts
The Festival of Arts Family Art Day took a walk on the wild side last Sunday, July 14. The event, tailored to entertain the entire family, featured an array of wildlife-themed art activities and encounters. “Family Art Day is getting a wild makeover this year,” Festival of Arts Exhibits and...
Spotlight On the Community Fridge and Pantry Growing Its Own Produce
When Yvonne Martinez shops for her weekly allotment of food from the Skyview Elementary and Middle School Pantry in Anaheim, California, her box isn’t filled with nearly expired canned goods. Instead, it’s brimming with in-season fruits and vegetables that were harvested less than 25 miles away. The selection...
Keliy Anderson-Staley: Dueling Gestures in the Archive
Location: Members Gallery (First floor) This exhibition showcases Anderson-Staley’s diverse artistic output, including her signature tintype portraits, meticulously crafted photographic books, the innovative Baking Pan series, and paper installations constructed from archival materials sourced from the Maine cabin she grew up in. Central to her work is a critical examination of photography’s role in the construction of identity narratives, as well as its function in commemorating personal histories.
EX EVERYTHING And GREAT FALLS: Neurot Recordings Labelmates Announce August California Tour
Oakland post-hardcore quartet EX EVERYTHING and Seattle post-metal trio GREAT FALLS have teamed up for a five-city tour through California. The trek runs from August 7th through August 11th with shows in Bakersfield, San Diego, Fullerton, Atascadero, and San Francisco. Both bands continue to perform live in support of their...
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