Category: Orange County Community

Disneyland Kicks Off Disney’s Centennial Celebration With New Ride

ANAHEIM, Calif.—The celebration of the 100th anniversary of The Walt Disney Company at the Disneyland Resort begins Jan. 27 with the opening of Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway and the debut of “World of Color—ONE.” Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway marks the first time Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse have starred in a ride-through attraction…


Belgian Malinois Joins the Ranks of Laguna Beach Police Department

Laguna Beach Police Department officials announced the newest addition to their team: a 52-pound officer who goes by the name “Bear.” The 2-year-old Belgian Malinois will be assigned to one of the department’s two four-legged squads. “The new K-9 Teams are a valuable asset,” Laguna Beach Mayor Bob Whalen told The Epoch Times. “They add…


Long Lines at In-N-Out’s New Spot in Huntington Beach

Burger fans are lining up Jan. 26 at the grand opening of the second In-N-Out restaurant in California’s Surf City. “There’s no such thing as too many In-N-Outs, the lines are always insane,” Huntington Beach resident and University of California–Irvine student Allison Hyunh told The Epoch Times while waiting to order at the newly opened…


Costa Mesa Church Overcomes Pandemic Sticker Shock for New Restrooms

A Costa Mesa church will finally break ground next week on a long-overdue project to create more restrooms, after the price tag for the renovation skyrocketed during the pandemic and fundraising efforts stalled. Saint Joachim Catholic Church, which was built in 1965, has a capacity for about 750 people, but only one bathroom each for…


Orange County Power Authority’s Costly Price Reduction

Commentary Orange County Power Authority (OCPA), an energy provider claiming to focus on “green power” as an alternative to Southern California Edison (Edison), recently announced a new rate reduction for its Basic Choice product that is 2 percent lower than Edison pricing, now in effect. The rate reduction is timely considering public distrust and whispers of…


‘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…


Porto’s Bakery to Open in Downtown Disney

One of Southern California’s most popular Cuban bakeries is expected to open in Downtown Disney, taking the place of the former La Brea Bakery, which had reportedly closed all of its cafe locations last week. Porto’s Bakery will be opening at the Anaheim location, marking its seventh restaurant, but further details on when it would…


Snowy Owl Reportedly Leaves Cypress as Experts Lead Discussion on the Rare Bird

Following the unexpected appearance of a Snowy Owl in a short stretch of Cypress suburbs last month, which generated flocks of residents and bird enthusiasts turning out to catch a glimpse, locals speculate the bird may have moved on earlier this week. Though locals claim not to have seen the bird since Monday, officials from…


Incarcerated Youth Rehabilitate Through Dog Training at OC Probation

SANTA ANA, Calif.—Incarcerated youth at Orange County Probation celebrated with a graduation of sorts Jan. 17, after training rescue dogs for nearly four months before handing the trained pets over to their new owners. The program—operated by Cell Dogs, Inc. since 2008—started up again last October after being shut down for nearly three years due…


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…