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Dana Point: Festival of Whales
Are you looking for an inexpensive family-friendly event to attend this weekend or next? If so, Dana Point’s 39th Annual Festival of Whales may be just what you are looking for. The Festival kicks off tomorrow, Saturday, March 6th at 10:00 a.m. with a parade along Pacific Coast Highway. According to the website all events... »
February Showers Bring March Flowers
… well, at least here in SoCal. As you know, I’m from Pittsburgh and let me just say it rains there. A lot. The sky is also gray quite often. Living in Orange County for the past five years made me appreciate rain and – gasp – even miss it. I know we’re all... »
Boo to the City of Orange!
For actually taking to court a couple who is trying to reduce their water consumption. They tore out their lawn and replaced it with fencing and drought-tolerant plants, but that didn’t appease the city. Who (because I can’t believe it and I have to repeat it to myself) is now prosecuting them for not... »
It’s that time of year…
And that time of year is … allergy season. »
Tanaka Farms
A few weekends ago we visited Tanaka Farms in Irvine. We’ve been trying to support our local business with the added bonus of actually knowing where our food is coming from. On one side you will see a produce “stand” stocked with fresh produce as well as honey, baked goods and jarred deliciousness. On the otherside... »
Mavericks Surf Contest Rogue Wave Video
The Mavericks Surf Contest is one exhilarating spectator experience, but I’m glad that my experience was at home this year. Check out this You Tube Spectator Wipe Out Video. »
Mavericks Surf Contest
After much waiting it looks as though the waves are finally cooking! The “24″ (finest surfers on the planet) should all be in town this morning for the Mavericks Surf Contest 2010. The action happens off of Pillar Point. It is an ordeal to get a spot to see much, but to hang... »
I Squid You Not
It seems that Orange County beaches are being overrun by giant squid. Chthulu would be proud? Ok, maybe I just wrote this post because I couldn’t resist the title. »
Supercross Is Back!!!
OK, well, actually Supercross came back 2 weeks ago for the first race of the season. But as they have for the last several years, they will be running 3 separate weekends out of Anaheim Stadium. This Saturday is A2 (Anaheim 2), and it is sure to be a MESSY race! With record rainfall this last... »
Beware The Fast Moving Flood Channels!
For some reason, EVERY TIME we have enough rain to make the flood channels actually flow, at least one person decides to take a swim or something, causing your local fire fighters to get out the swiftwater rescue gear and get ready to get wet. I ventured out after the big storms passed through to... »
Quick! While It’s Safe!
Alright kiddies. Today officially marks the end of the holiday festivities at the Disneyland Resort. It’s now officially safe to go back to the park. Oh sure, it’s a little chilly out (yes I consider 75 degrees chilly), and no there won’t be any pretty decorations. But the next 2 months will be the... »
It Was a Dark and Stormy Night…
Aaand… Insert any other rainy weather cliche you can think of, and that is Orange County right now. If you’ve gotta be out, be safe! »
Let it Snow!
HAMCAMS are two cameras mounted on the roof of Lick Observatory. Images on Mt. Hamilton and the valley below. A new set of stills and a movie daily. For more information on the HAMCAMS see Gary’s post. »
Old Towne Orange Tree Lighting And Candlelight Procession
That’s right kids. It’s that time of year again. Time to put on your winter outfit (which this year may just consist of a long sleeve t-shirt) and venture out to the Orange Circle for the annual Tree Lighting and Candlelight Procession. It takes place this Sunday December 6th. It starts at 3:30pm and... »
Fall color in San Jose
Is it just me, or is the fall color around here much better this year than most other years? »