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What’s That Smell?
This seems to be a question quite a few people on Orange County beaches are asking themselves in recent months. The answer, chickens, is sewage. Little Corona (our fave hangout with the kiddos, BTW) is shut down this weekend due to a sewage spill. Boo! Why can’t Orange County do a better job of... »
Northside neighborhood celebrates restored bocce courts
The Northside Neighborhood Association celebrated recent improvements to the bocce courts at Backesto Park with a bocce lunch party yesterday. Unfortunately the event was scheduled before the US made it in to the World Cup round of 16, playing at exactly the same time, which might partly explain the modest attendance. The Luna Park... »
FREE Outdoor Movies In The Park In Dana Point
Hey kids! I wanted to share something special with you! Dana Point has something they do called Movies In The Park. It is exactly what it sounds like. You go out to Lantern Bay Park (which has an amazing view of the harbor by the way), hang out until the sun goes down and... »
Silicon Valley Execs Look to the South for R&R
Silicon Valley executives are looking to the south valley for a little touch of western life, some R&R and good company. »
Glow Fest!
With all the hype surrounding World of Color at Disney California Adventure, one might not even notice the gaudy redheaded developmentally disabled stepchild of nighttime entertainment known as Glow Fest. What is Glow Fest you ask? Well, I’ll answer your question with a question: What’s green and purple and inane all over?... »
Snoopy’s Starlight Spectacular
World of Color it aint, but it looks like Knott’s is importing a lights show from some of its east coast cousins at Cedar Fair. The web site bills it as follows: When darkness falls over Knott’s Berry Farm, Camp Snoopy will come alive with a continuous light show filled with Peanuts’ three dimensional... »
19th Annual Morgan Hill Sprint Triathlon
What has 1600 wheels, 1600 feet, swims through Uvas Reservoir and feasts on burritos and beer? The 800 triathletes who are signed up for the 19th Annual Morgan Hill Sprint Triathlon! At 7am Sunday, while most people are still snuggled under the covers, 800 athletes plus numerous volunteers will already be lined up at Uvas, with... »
Breaking: Sad News re Lilly the Gray Whale
I just saw via the ABC7 helicopter that Lilly has beached herself, at Doheny,near the harbor. Unfortunately, she is dead. I’m so sad. I was so excited when she was freed from all of that netting. »
Dana Point Gray Whale
Just got back from “Baby Beach” where the wayward gray whale has taken refuge. Contrary to previous reports it is a juvenile, not 60+ years old. It has/had rope tangled on it’s fluke. I’ve got to go to work (I’m cutting it close. I got caught up in all the drama), but will post... »
Adventure travel web series seeks San Diego locals to feature
Are you a San Diego surfer, kitesailor or paddleboarder who likes to be on camera? A new travel web series centered on adventure and water sports will be filming in San Diego soon, and you could be featured. CLEAN BREAK, a web series sponsored by Schick Hydro razors and shave gels, will be filming in... »
World Of Color Is Finally Coming!
Any of you who have seen Fantasmic at Disneyland know that it is a spectacular site to behold. A show doesn’t pack in audiences like that, for as long as it has, without being amazing. And amazing it is. But coming June 11, 2010 (So much for Spring 2010, eh?) is a new show... »
Maker Faire 2010!
It’s that time of year again my friends, the Maker Faire is just around the corner! I’ve written about the Maker Faire a few times (09, 08); here’s a little description for those unaware of what the Maker Faire is: “Maker Faire is a two-day, family-friendly event that celebrates the Do-It-Yourself (DIY) mindset. It’s... »
Nordie’s Opens in Fashion Island
Fashion Island has always been one of my favorite malls (although that might be changing due the to un-kid friendly things they’ve been doing lately to “rebrand” themselves. Hellooo, the carousel was/is going bye-bye? Cut me some slack, I don’t get out a whole lot with a five month old). I adore outdoor malls,... »
RIP … Mitchell
I’m very sad to report that one of the baby hummingbirds, Mitchell, met an untimely demise on Saturday, April 3, thanks to a dastardly crow. Sorry for the delayed report, but I thought I was coming to an untimely demise as well, in the form of the flu. So here’s what happened: my husband had... »
Angels Start 2010 Season With A Lit Halo
It’s no secret I’m Dodger Blue through and through. (I grew up just minutes from the stadium and used to have season tickets) But as long as they’re not playing the Dodgers, I always enjoy a good Angels game. Tonight was a very good Angels game! It was the home opener for the 2010... »