Email Author VICKIE CHANG

Awards

• 2010 - Southern California Journalism Awards/LA Press Club, published January 15, 2009

  "Skitch in Time"

• 2010 - Southern California Journalism Awards/LA Press Club, published June 25, 2009

  "Pay for Play"

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2011 Stories by VICKIE CHANG

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  FEATURED STORY

  Arrested Development: Now in Lego Form!

  published Dec 23, 2011

  Designer Matt De Lanoy has taken on the world of Arrested Development--in Lego form! Check out his Flickr set for some awesomely detailed pieces like, yes, the infamous Bluth house, the stair car, Gob... More >>

• Viva Moz Gives His Gift

  published December 22, 2011

  Band merch has been pretty snoozy as of late—put a bird on it!—but some have definitely stood out recently. The Descendents... More >>

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  Secret's Out: Some Members of Black Flag Will Be Playing GV30 Sunday

  published Dec 17, 2011

  UPDATE: And now here are the photos.We promised you "surprise guests" in this week's cover story on Goldenvoice's 30th anniversary shows--and Black Flag has let the cat out of the bag on Facebook.rOka... More >>

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  Kobe Bryant's Wife, Vanessa Bryant, Files for Divorce

  published Dec 16, 2011

  According to TMZ, Newport Coast resident Vanessa Bryant, 29-year-old wife of Lakers star Kobe Bryant, has filed for divorce in an Orange County court. The reason behind the divorcer More accusations t... More >>

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  Holiday Gift Guide: 5 Gifts For the Sweet Tooth

  published Dec 15, 2011

  It's December 15--are you panicking yetr You've got 10 (actually, it's more like nine, really) days left to shop, and you really should try harder than just popping into Target for some gift cards. Lu... More >>

• Dr. Semira Bayati Offers Lobe Jobs

  published December 15, 2011

  Remember when you were 18, and you were like, "I'm gonna stretch my ears"? And then remember when you were 27, and you were like, "I wish I... More >>

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  COVER STORY

  Gary Tovar Has His Goldenvoice

  published December 15, 2011

  "Hey, look at this one," Gary Tovar says to no one in particular. "I liked this one. This is when Keith [Morris] broke his back, so I knew he'd... More >>

• Soy Nail Polish Remover Allows You to Say 'Adiós' to Acetone

  published December 8, 2011

  Acetone is stinky and irritating to breathe in, and, you know, there's also that whole "mildly toxic" business. While it may seem to be... More >>

• And Now You Can Buy Pre-Wrapped Bacon Hot Dogs

  published Dec 02, 2011

  No, seriously: There are people out there who are too lazy to wrap bacon around hot dogs themselvesr Answer: Apparently. Spotted at Superior Grocers City of Industry location.... More >>

• South Coast Plaza Holiday Survival Guide!

  published December 1, 2011

  Luckily (or not, whatever) for you, we live in the shadow of one of the world's greatest shopping malls: South Coast Plaza. The largest... More >>

• Glowbox Gifting

  published November 24, 2011

  Now that Thanksgiving's getting out of the way, let's move on to the next holiday. Even the word "Christmas" gives me anxiety—there's the... More >>

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  PHOTO: People Are Already Lining Up For Black Friday Sales in Brea

  published Nov 22, 2011

  We just received this photo tip from a reader (thanks, kind stranger!): Several tents are already set up outside of Best Buy's Brea location. Is that cheapo flat screen really worth three days of your... More >>

• Scott Weiland to Play the Galaxy December 8

  published Nov 22, 2011

  Stone Temple Pilots/Velvet Revolver fans (...you're out there, rightr): We just got a tip that Scott Weiland will perform at the Galaxy Theatre in Santa Ana on December 8.Ticket will go on sale here ... More >>

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  [UPDATE: Ticket Info!] "Secret" Morrissey Show Wednesday at the Music Box

  published Nov 21, 2011

  UPDATE, NOV. 21, 1:10 P.M.: We just received a press release confirming the show. Get more details on how to get tickets at the bottom of the post.  ORIGINAL POST, NOV. 20, 2011, 1:21 A.M.: While... More >>

• Pixies at the Music Box Last Saturday Night

  published Nov 21, 2011

  The PixiesThe Music BoxNovember 20, 2011See the slideshow of more images here. It was a rough start for the Pixies on Saturday. They opened with "Bone Machine." Kind of. At the first break--"Your bone... More >>

• Just Like the Model is OC's Next Top Model

  published November 17, 2011

  So even though we gave the place a Best... More >>

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  PHOTO: Ian MacKaye and Mike Ness' D.C. Reunion

  published Nov 14, 2011

  Not many things on my Facebook feed are capable of catching my attention (what's thatr You're wearing purple socks todayr), but seeing this photo pop up sure did: Two iconic punk legends reunited for ... More >>

• Mykea Lets You Brighten Your BILLY

  published November 10, 2011

  You might have that same IKEA MALM dresser, BILLY bookcase and EXPEDIT bookcase that every other college kid/jobless college grad/grown... More >>

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  [UPDATE: Died of Natural Causes] Jonas Bevacqua, Co-Founder of LRG Clothing, Found Dead

  published Nov 09, 2011

  UPDATE, NOVEMBER 9, 11:30 A.M.: The Orange County Coroner's Office has determined that Jonas Bevacqua, co-founder of Lifted Research Group (LRG) Clothing, died of natural causes, according to the LA T... More >>

• Hello Kitty Is 37!

  published November 3, 2011

  Hey, neat: Hello Kitty just turned 37—she doesn't look a day over 16!—and to celebrate, our favorite white kittenpants is releasing... More >>

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  FEATURED STORY

  Brian Wilson Signing at Fingerprints: Three People We Met

  published Nov 02, 2011

  Brian Wilson owes the world nothing. Nope, not you, mega fan. Nor you, guy who owns a mint condition 45 of Heroes And Villains. Nor you, guy who traded in his Sublime records for a copy of Pet Sounds.... More >>

• Versace at H&M!

  published October 27, 2011

  Another month, another high-street/high-end collaboration. This time? Versace meets H&M in a seriously flamboyant, seriously Italian, seriously... More >>

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  FEATURED STORY

  Four Arrested at Occupy Orange County Santa Ana For Camping

  published Oct 23, 2011

  UPDATE: We've got images from the protest earlier today. Click to see the slideshow.We've got the names of the four protesters arrested for camping out in the name of Occupy OC at Ronald Reagan Federa... More >>

• Be Hipster Ariel for Halloween This Year!

  published October 20, 2011

  Put down that plastic-bagged "sexy" cop/cat/sailor/Mrs. Potato Head costume from Whore Avenue that you bought at your local Halloween pop-up... More >>

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  FEATURED STORY

  The Stone Roses Reunite for Two Manchester Shows and World Tour

  published Oct 18, 2011

  Legendary Madchester rockers The Stone Roses announced during a press conference in London earlier today their reunion after a 15-year split. Front man Ian Brown declared to fans, "This is a live resu... More >>