Category: Orange County Community

How to Spend Memorial Day Weekend in Orange County

Heartbeat of Mexico Enjoy the Heartbeat of Mexico May 27–29, put on by the Musco Center for the Arts and Chapman University. The event will feature a wide variety of Mexican-style music from bands including La Santa Cecilia, Jarabe Mexicano, Kinky, and other performances, including Aztec dancers and a fun family festival on May 29….


On This Day in Orange County History

Commentary “On this day in history” has been a fun way to bring past events into contemporary conversations. During my eight years as an Orange County Supervisor, every fifth Board meeting or so, I would be asked to lead the Pledge of Allegiance. I would always start off with something of national import that occurred…


2022 Taste of Brea: ‘Perfect Way to Kick off Summer’

BREA, Calif.—The Brea Chamber of Commerce is holding their 2022 “Taste of Brea” food festival—which has been supporting local businesses and building community for 10 years—on May 26 in Downtown Brea. From 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Thursday, guests can expect a fun night out to bond with friends and family over dancing to…


OC Transit Authority Helps Promote Businesses Hurt by Streetcar Construction

ORANGE, Calif.—The Orange County Transportation Authority announced May 23 that it has been working to help attract customers to downtown Santa Ana businesses impacted by the OC Streetcar project. The streetcar, a $509 million project, is set to become Orange County’s first modern electric streetcar, providing residents a 4-mile route from Santa Ana’s downtown to…


Thousands Participate in Garden Grove’s 51st ‘Special Games’

GARDEN GROVE, Calif.—Nearly 2,000 people came out to watch and participate in Garden Grove Unified School District’s 51st “Special Games” Olympic-style competitions May 20 for over 700 special needs students from 18 local schools, in a highly-anticipated day of laughter, fun, and a special appearance from three-time volleyball Olympic gold-medalist, Misty May-Treanor. The day began…


Local Taiwanese Community Mourns Victims of Laguna Woods Church Shooting

LAGUNA WOODS, Calif.—Members of the Irvine Taiwanese Presbyterian Church and leaders of the Taiwanese American community gathered on May 21 to mourn and honor the victims of a May 15 mass shooting that killed one and injured five. At the start of the memorial service—held at the Taiwanese congregation’s lunch banquet at Geneva Presbyterian Church…


The Rich Family History Behind the Establishment of Yorba Linda

The City of Yorba Linda has a rich history stemming from the original Yorba family, who traveled to California and began enriching the area to form a community. The city is known as the “Land of Gracious Living,” a phrase that has remained true since its founding. Development in the Yorba Linda area by the…


Things to Do in Orange County This Weekend: May 20–22

Anaheim HEAT Ultra Lounge Saturday Night Party Come experience Orange County’s “ultimate Saturday night party” at Anaheim’s HEAT Ultra Lounge. Guests can enjoy back-to-back music playing all night long, including Hip Hop, R&B, Reggaeton, and so much more! With “fashionable” attire recommended, guests ages 21 and up can get in free if they say “Steven…


Yorba Linda Employs Goats to Prevent Wildfires

YORBA LINDA, Calif.—The City of Yorba Linda is utilizing goat grazing to clear hillside weeds on land maintained by the city to remove plant fuel that can feed wildfires. The goats will be clearing 22 acres surrounding Bryant Ranch, as part of a weed abatement project, from June 1 to mid-July. “While there are many…


LA Unified Enrollment to Drop 30 Percent by 2031

LOS ANGELES—Enrollment in the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) is expected to drop 30 percent in the next decade, forcing district officials to make a series of tough decisions on campus closures and employment. Student enrollment in LAUSD has been falling at a rate of about 2.8 percent per year since it hit its…