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The Historic Adobes of Orange County, CA
An adobe structure is typically built using natural elements like earth, water, and organic materials such as straw or grass. These ingredients are mixed together and shaped into bricks, which are then dried in the sun. Often associated with Spanish colonial architecture and indigenous building techniques, adobe buildings are known...
Yes, the monsoon can even affect Southern California
Most summertime weather in Southern California is fairly benign. But clouds, rain and thunderstorms can occasionally come from another source: The same North American Monsoon that mainly affects the desert southwest. Powerful monsoon storms moved through Arizona, Utah and Colorado on Aug. 21-23, 2024, with intense downpours, hail, heavy winds,...
Five of Orange County's iconic punk scene pioneers
Fullerton is by no means the birthplace of the punk rock genre, but since the late ‘70s, it has cultivated a fertile environment for many of Orange County’s influential punk rock bands to flourish. Here are five acts that have since defined the Orange County punk scene. 1....
Free Things To Do Labor Day Weekend Across OC
Consider starting your weekend this Saturday by attending the 31st annual HB Civil War Days, or the Orange International Street Fair. On Sunday, take the kids to Casa Romantica to learn about history, or to play with legos at the Garden Grove Main Library. This is just a handful of...
Doctor charged in connection with Matthew Perry’s death appears in court after plea deal
LOS ANGELES (AP) — One of two doctors charged in connection with Matthew Perry’s death made his first appearance in a federal court in Los Angeles on Friday after reaching a deal to plead guilty and cooperate with prosecutors. Dr. Mark Chavez, 54, of San Diego, stood in court with his lawyer and told a judge he understood his rights. U.S. Magistrate Judge Jean P. Rosenbluth told him he could remain free on bond with several restrictions, including turning over his passport and not working as a doctor. He has agreed to turn over his medical license. Chavez...
OC Supervisor Andrew Do faces calls for his resignation amid federal investigation
Several Orange County supervisors and residents are calling for Supervisor Andrew Do to step down amid a federal investigation."I believe that his 650,000 residents deserve somebody who is going to be able to deliver services, be responsive to his constituents and -- again -- I don't do this lightly," Supervisor Vicente Sarmiento said at Tuesday's Board of Supervisors meeting.The growing calls to resign comes after Do's 23-year-old daughter, Rhiannon Do, was named in a lawsuit that accuses her and a nonprofit of misusing millions of dollars in COVID-19 relief funds. The FBI raided Rhiannon Do's home last week."These are millions...
Orange County’s Music Scene: Can’t Miss Venues
Orange County has long been a breeding ground for musical talent, from the surf rock legends of the ’60s to the punk rock pioneers of the ’80s. This region has shaped the soundtracks of countless lives, with venues that have seen the rise of iconic musicians and the birth of new genres. Today, that legacy lives on in a colorful music scene that continues to bring unforgettable live performances to local audiences. Whether you’re looking to relive the magic of the past or discover the next big thing, OC’s music venues offer a front-row seat to history in the making!
2 South L.A. students found with guns on campus in a week
Two Los Angeles Unified School District high school students were found to be carrying guns on South L.A. campuses this week. bringing the total number of firearms found at schools to four since the academic year started.
Downey adds fifth Mexican sister city
DOWNEY — A vote to establish a relationship with the city of El Grullo, Jalisco Mexico, unanimously passed Tuesday but raised questions about the current state of Downey’s sister city program. The addition came at the request of Downey Sister Cities, a nonprofit organization that works independently of...
California legislature passes bill banning voter ID laws
(The Center Square) – The California legislature passed a bill banning local governments from adopting voter identification laws for local elections. California does not require identification to vote, but earlier this year, the City of Huntington Beach approved a voter ID requirement for municipal elections starting in 2026. This bill would override Huntington Beach’s policy. […]
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