Category: Orange County Community

Redefining ‘Pro-Choice’: Pregnancy Help Centers in Southern California

July 6, 2022
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In the heat of major legislative changes brought by the overturning of Roe v. Wade by the U.S. Supreme Court, pregnancy help centers in Southern California say they continue to support women with unexpected or unwanted pregnancies—by walking them through all available options and providing assistance during this challenging time in their lives. “Pregnancy resource…

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Orange County Power Authority: The Perfect Crime (Part 3)

July 5, 2022
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Orange County Power Authority (OCPA) is imploding following a Grand Jury’s scathing report about the agency’s policy and personnel shortcomings. Buena Park is reportedly considering ditching the energy upstart, and other OCPA member cities are calling for an audit, all while the agency is whispering that its prices are now headed up. While everyone is…

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Brea Crowns Winners of Patriotic Home Decoration Contest

July 5, 2022
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BREA, Calif.—The city’s Independence Day celebration kicked off by announcing the winners of the Community Home Beautification Challenge at the annual Country Fair on Monday. The July Fourth home decorating competition—held for the first time in 2020 —showcases the community’s patriotic spirit. This year, the city received 20 entries. “We did this for the first…

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Independence Day Parade Returns to Huntington Beach After 2-Year Hiatus

July 4, 2022
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HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif.—Thousands of residents gathered on the streets of Surf City on July 4 to welcome back its annual parade after a two-year pause for the pandemic. The Huntington Beach parade is the longest-running Fourth of July parade west of the Mississippi and has become a popular Orange County tradition. This summer it returned for…

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Where to Celebrate Independence Day in Orange County

June 30, 2022
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Surf City Parade Come join the nation’s 4th largest Independence Day celebration! This year Huntington Beach will be celebrating its 118th annual Independence Day tradition, long-awaited after two years of modified scheduling following COVID-19. This hometown celebration features four whole days of festivities, from the Surf City 5k run to the July 4th parade, as…

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Surf City Preps for 4th of July Parade and Fireworks

June 30, 2022
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HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif.—After two years of modified July 4 celebrations, the Surf City’s traditional Fourth of July celebration is back. The weekend full of events kicks off June 30 with a Main Street Block Party from 5 to 9 p.m. Presented in partnership with the Huntington Beach Downtown Business Improvement District, there will be a…

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Here Are the SoCal Cities With the Most Homes Sold in May as Market Cools Off

June 30, 2022
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As the home prices are leveling off in Southern California amid rising interest rates, Lancaster of Los Angeles County, Mission Viejo of Orange County, and Fallbrook of San Diego County are among the cities with the most home sales in May. Otto Catrina, the president of the California Association of Realtors, said the housing market…

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These SoCal Cities Saw High Home Sales in May, as Market Cools

June 30, 2022
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As home prices are leveling off in Southern California amid rising interest rates, Lancaster of Los Angeles County, Mission Viejo of Orange County, and Fallbrook of San Diego County are among the cities with the most home sales in May. Otto Catrina, the president of the California Association of Realtors, said the housing market has…

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Disney’s Globe-Trotting Tour Sells Out Before Tickets Were Open to Public

June 30, 2022
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Tickets for Disney’s luxury globe-trotting trip in 2023 sold out during a presale event before they were open to the public—however, Disney fans who missed out can still join the waitlist. Adventures by Disney announced its 24-day Disney Parks Around the World tour earlier this month. During the trip, participants will enjoy a private jet…

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Irvine’s Wild Rivers Waterpark Postpones Opening to July 10

June 29, 2022
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IRVINE, Calif.—Many Orange County residents have been waiting for a splash at the Wild Rivers Waterpark on hot summer days, but its reopening date has been rescheduled to July 10 because of supply chain issues. “We are committed to building Southern California’s best-in-class water park experience, but have been severely impacted by supply chain issues causing…

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