Orange County’s great Highland tradition, the Scottish Fest, returns once again this Memorial Day Weekend to the OC Fairgrounds. Orange County’s longest-running celebration of Celtic
Huntington Beach Council Member Gracey Van Der Mark has announced her candidacy for the California State Assembly in the 72nd Assembly District. The seat is
Join OC Parks for an 8-mile, moderate-paced fitness hike through Red Rock Wilderness Park. This level-4 difficulty hike moves at 3.5 mph through coastal sage
A controversial rent control bill to impose a draconian cap on rents and expand rent control to single-family homes has been pulled from consideration for
State lawmakers, community leaders, and veterans gathered in Capitol Park today to mark the 50th anniversary of the Fall of Saigon, a historic turning point
A moderate-paced guided hike is scheduled through the Limestone Canyon Nature Preserve, a section of OC Parks’ Irvine Ranch Open Space. The half-day excursion will
Amidst warnings they lack the authority to do so, a majority of Anaheim Elementary School District (AESD) Board of Education voted to remove fellow Trustee
Being outdoors in nature is good for kids; it nurtures curiosity and instills a love of the natural world. OC Parks offers an opportunity for
Huntington Beach Councilman Tony Strickland seems poised for a strong first-place finish in tomorrow’s 36th Senate District special election primary. The only real question seems
Assemblyman Tri Ta has introduced Assembly Bill 504, aimed at aligning beauty industry licensing standards and ensuring that manicurists receive equal treatment under California employment
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