Category: Orange County Community

Last-Minute Mother’s Day Ideas in Southern California

Running late on Mother’s Day plans this year? Not to worry, The Epoch Times has compiled a list of last-minute ideas to give mom a special day, with plenty of budget-friendly options as well! Orange County Zoo For the animal-loving moms in your life, take her on a trip to the Orange County Zoo. Located…


Laguna Hills Bans Short Term Rentals 

Property owners advertising short-term rentals in Laguna Hills will soon face fines up to $2,000 after city councilors approved an ordinance April 25 enhancing regulations on such. According to city officials, short-term rentals—meaning those for a day, weekend, or a couple of weeks— have always been prohibited in Laguna Hills. Late last year the city…


Fun Things to Do in Orange County This Mother’s Day Weekend

Mother’s Day at Anaheim Marketplace Celebrate Mom’s special day with the entire family at the Anaheim Marketplace. Festivities include live music, scrumptious food, and a free flower to the first 100 mothers to arrive at the event. Anaheim Indoor Marketplace at 1440 S. Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim. Saturday, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Free. For more…


Orange County Schools Recognized for Music Education Excellence

Seven Orange County school districts were recognized in April for their excellence in music education by the National Association of Music Merchants Foundation, a nonprofit that advances the art of music through research, philanthropy, and public service programs. The recognized districts in Orange County were Anaheim Elementary, Anaheim Union, Capistrano Unified, Garden Grove Unified, Irvine…


Hundreds Turn Out to Childhood Cancer Walk at Tanaka Farms in Irvine

In honor of the second annual “Fork Childhood Cancer” walk, hundreds of families came out April 30 to support a local nonprofit’s efforts to combat pediatric cancer and other rare diseases at Tanaka Farms in Irvine, California. The event was led by MaxLove Project, an Orange-based nonprofit that promotes holistic treatments to help children suffering…


Hundreds Turn Out for Childhood Cancer Walk at Tanaka Farms in Irvine

In honor of the second annual “Fork Childhood Cancer” walk, hundreds of families came out April 30 to support a local nonprofit’s efforts to combat pediatric cancer and other rare diseases at Tanaka Farms in Irvine, California. The event was led by MaxLove Project, an Orange-based nonprofit that promotes holistic treatments to help children suffering…


Dutch Bros. Will Open First Locations in Orange County

Dutch Bros. drive-through coffee shops are coming to Orange County with locations in La Habra and Fountain Valley, according to officials from both cities. The La Habra Planning Commission approved a preliminary plan for the construction of a Dutch Bros. location at 777 South Beach Blvd. in April. The proposal is still under review and…


Orange County Welcomes Its Newest Trail System

ORANGE, Calif.—With 3.3 miles of traversable terrain and five interweaving trails, the Orange County Parks department welcomed the opening of the Saddleback Wilderness hiking trail system last month located within the protected wildlands of the Irvine Ranch Open Space. The newly-developed trails—some with 360-degree views from the mountains to the Pacific Ocean—welcome hikers, bikers, and…


On-Site Screenings Help Orange County Firefighters in Cancer Prevention

HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif.—Lines of fire trucks arrived at a training facility April 30, bringing dozens of Orange County firefighters to receive free skin cancer screenings. “Occupational cancer is so big in the fire service right now. It’s the number one line-of-duty death for us,” Scott Jennie, with the Firefighter Cancer Support Network told The Epoch…


An Orange County Streetcar Named Disaster

Commentary Why are so many still fascinated with implementing 19th century rail technology in the 21st century’s public transportation strategies? Using a streetcar for transit? Who is kidding who? Why is Orange County trying to build a streetcar in Santa Ana, California? My recollection from serving on the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) Board, while…