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Newport Beach Police Engage Community With ‘Mobile Café’

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.—On any given morning, visitors to this city’s seaside McFadden Square can expect to see surfers, skateboarders, Dory fishermen, locals riding bikes or walking dogs, and tourists taking photos on the beach. But this past Saturday, Feb. 4, the bustling Newport pier area was also the gathering place of the Newport Beach Police…


Underrated, Well-Priced Eats in Orange County

With inflation skyrocketing and families cutting down on their household spending, many across the country have limited eating out in recent months. As Orange County residents face the same challenges, The Epoch Times has compiled a list of local eateries under $25 for those looking to eat out on a deal, recommended by subscribers and…


100-Year-Old Holocaust Survivor Recalls Surviving 12 Concentration Camps

Joseph Alexander, who just turned 100, travels to schools and museums across the state recalling his experiences of surviving the Holocaust. He’s even been immortalized in Steven Spielberg’s 1996 documentary, “Survivors of The Holocaust.” The Los Angeles resident recently spoke in front of a crowd of over 200, at Newport Beach’s Chabad Center for Jewish…


‘Wishing Tree’ at Sherman Library and Gardens Draws Crowds as Event Soon Ends

Those wanting to make one last wish for the new year have just a few days left to do so at Corona del Mar’s Sherman Library and Gardens, where hundreds of guests have already tied their hand-written desires to the venue’s large California Pepper tree. The ritual has increased in popularity over the past near-decade…


Family-Friendly Events in Orange County This Weekend

Family Brunch Cooking Class Spend some quality time with your kids while cooking and dining on a delicious homemade breakfast, all under the instruction of a professional chef. This weekend, the guests will be cooking blueberry muffins, vegetable frittatas, parmesan bacon potatoes, and fruit parfaits. Tickets are priced for pairs, and guests must arrive 10…


Underrated, Must-See Spots in Orange County

For those looking for a nice spot and view to enjoy the outdoors after the rain, look no further than Orange County’s coast. All places listed were recommended by OC locals living near the areas best known for their scenic views. Each site is also free and open to the public year-round. The “Secret” Dana…


Newport Harbor Public Piers Prepare for Upgrades 

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.—Nine public piers in Newport Harbor will receive upgrades, including updated dock floatation devices, and in some locations, new rope cleats, after the work was approved by the city’s Harbor Commission on Jan. 11th. According to city spokesman John Pope, the work still needs approval from various regulatory agencies, which can be a…


New Year’s Events in Orange County

Disneyland Park New Year’s Celebration Ring in the New Year with fireworks, music, and much more. Disneyland will once more be hosting a night of New Year’s celebrations featuring their iconic holographic castle show and glittery fireworks. For those unable to make it into the park, the display can also be viewed free from the…


Banning Ranch Finally Sold to Nonprofit for $100 Million

After a decades-long fight over Banning Ranch—one of the last undeveloped coastal areas of Orange County—the Trust for Public Land, a nonprofit dedicated to land conservation and the creation of parks, has purchased the property for nearly $100 million. The sale, concluded Dec. 16, is a victory for conservationists and local tribal communities, as it…


Newport Beach Officials Host Operation Christmas Gift Giveaway for 17th Year

For the 17th year, uniformed officers in decorated military vehicles will receive thousands of donated gifts Dec. 23 from Newport Beach’s “Operation Christmas”—which supports families of active duty and reserve military members. The gifts are intended to show support for service members’ sacrifices—since many are separated from family at Christmas in service of the country….