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

• 3D Glasses: A New Dimension In Eyewear

  published August 11, 2011

  Hey, got too much money? Worried about looking good in a dark room where everyone's gaze is unquestionably not focused on... More >>

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  [UPDATED] "Secret" Green Day Show This Thursday in Costa Mesa!

  published Aug 10, 2011

  UPDATE, 12:23 A.M., AUGUST 11, 2011: Due to overwhelming demand, Green Day is being forced to do a pre-sale for the show. We have the exclusive on how to score yer tickets to Green Day at the Tiki Bar... More >>

• Weezer at the Pacific Amphitheater Last Night

  published Aug 05, 2011

  WeezerAugust 4, 2011Pacific AmphitheaterSo that was weird.Seeing front man Rivers Cuomo run, jump and dance around; start and finish the set in the audience; sing a track off Pinkerton; touch his band... More >>

• Kobayashi Destroys Competition in Gringo Bandito Taco Challenge

  published Aug 04, 2011

  Yesterday afternoon, Dexter Holland's Gringo Bandito hot sauce hosted a taco throwdown challenge at Fred's Mexican Cafe in downtown Huntington Beach. Competitive eaters chowed down on stacks and stac... More >>

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  Songs About Girls From A(lison) to Z(ebulon), Part 2

  published Jul 28, 2011

  In our earlier post, we gave you part one of the ultimate music geek list--songs with a girl's name in the title for each letter of the alphabet from A(lison) to L(una). This second part goes from M(y... More >>

• MouseWait and More of OC's Best Apps!

  published July 28, 2011

  Angry Birds and Words With Friends might be some of the most frequently used apps on my iPhone. Mind you, I was a reluctant BlackBerry convert,... More >>

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  Songs About Girls From A(lison) to Z(ebulon), Part 1

  published Jul 27, 2011

  Music geeks, rejoice! Here's the ultimate list for you--a song with a girl's name in the title for each letter of the alphabet. We dug up everything from custy Beach Boys songs to deep cuts by the Sma... More >>

• Flickr Photo of the Week: Twirly!

  published Jul 22, 2011

  Behind the jump: Check out this week's Flickr Photo of the Week, by Flickr user marcie gonzales. Got some photos of life in or around Orange County you'd like to share with your communityr Join the OC... More >>

• Ricky's NYC Gives Summer Locks Lovin'

  published July 21, 2011

  There's lots of stuff to worry about during the summer—not burning your skin to a crisp, finding denim cutoffs that aren't... More >>

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  Gwen Stefani to Launch Children's Clothing Line at Target

  published Jul 19, 2011

  And Gwen Stefani continues her world domination: Women's Wear Daily reports that the No Doubt front woman will be designing a line of children's clothing for big box super store Target, known for thei... More >>

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  Disney California Adventure Debuts New Entrance

  published Jul 18, 2011

  As we first reported in December 2010, Disney California Adventure debuted their new entrance over the weekend. The oversize letters spelling out "California" have been long gone (removed Jan. 4), but... More >>

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  Element Skateboards: Chad Muska's Usage of N-Bomb Not Racist

  published Jul 15, 2011

  New York-based pro skater/musician Chad Muska was arrested on July 13 for felony vandalism--tagging his last name on both the El Capitan Theater and a Coffee Bean location in Hollywood. That story in ... More >>

• TOMS-Foolery

  published July 14, 2011

  Hipsters and philanthropists-at-heart alike fell for TOMS Shoes' mission: A for-profit footwear company based in Santa Monica founded by former... More >>

• June 2011: Best Concert Shots

  published Jul 13, 2011

  We've pulled together the very best concert shots from June 2011 for your viewing pleasure. After the jump: Awesome pictures from Peter Bjorn & John, Weenie Roast (Bad Religion, Foo Fighters, Stro... More >>

• Flickr Photo of the Week: Makin' It

  published Jul 08, 2011

  rBehind the jump: Check out this week's Flickr Photo of the Week, by Flickr user orbitgal. Got some photos of life in or around Orange County you'd like to share with your communityr Join the OC Weekl... More >>

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  Aquarium of the Pacific Welcomes Arctic Fox Pups

  published Jul 07, 2011

  You know, we're not all police corruption and homicide around these parts: Two new male six-week-old Arctic fox pups now call Long Beach's Aquarium of the Pacific home. And, other than the fact that y... More >>

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  Jeffrey Tambor: Yes, 'Arrested Development' Movie is Happening

  published Jul 07, 2011

  It seems every few months we've got another Arrested Development star assuring us that a film is indeed happening.Well, now it's Jeffrey Tambor's turn. As the Huffington Post reports, Tambor--who's cu... More >>

• SPF Yourself

  published July 7, 2011

  It's disgustingly warm out there, the OC Fair's Ferris wheel is ready to go, and it's now time for about three more months of sunshine. ... More >>

• Flickr Photo of the Week: Round and Round It Goes. . .

  published Jul 01, 2011

  Behind the jump: Check out this week's Flickr Photo of the Week, by Flickr user marcie gonzales. Got some photos of life in or around Orange County you'd like to share with your communityr Join the OC... More >>

• Tarte Cosmetics' 'True Blood'-Inspired Makeup Is Fang-tastic!

  published June 30, 2011

  Remember the Twilight DuWop Lip Venom lip gloss that came out last year? This is better than that. Tarte Cosmetics has... More >>

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  Weezer, My Morning Jacket, Andrew Bird, Hayley Williams Featured on Muppets: The Green Album

  published Jun 24, 2011

  In one of the most adorable collaboration albums of the year, Weezer, Atreyu's Brandon Saller (a local-er!), Paramore's Hayley Williams, My Morning Jacket, Andrew Bird, OK Go, Sondre Lerche and many m... More >>

• Flickr Photo of the Week: Dags. You Like Dagsr

  published Jun 24, 2011

  Behind the jump: Check out this week's Flickr Photo of the Week, by Flickr user whalenmdw. Got some photos of life in or around Orange County you'd like to share with your communityr Join the OC Weekl... More >>

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  Web Extra: Behind-the-Scenes of Our Summer Guide Photoshoot

  published Jun 23, 2011

  Go behind the scenes of our Summer Guide 2011 (click here to read it in its entirety!) cover shoot with photographer Star Foreman. After the jump: Models! Bikinis! Balboa! (Hair/makeup: Autumn Sanders... More >>

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  [UPDATE: Monster MG Issues Apology] Poreotics Dance Routine Allegedly Copied by Crew on 'Korea's Got Talent'

  published Jun 22, 2011

  UPDATE, JUNE 22, 6:30 P.M.: Cho, choreographer of Monster MG, has issued an apology to Matt "Dumbo" Ngyuen, crew leader of Poreotics. See end of post to read the statement in its entirety. ORIGINAL PO... More >>

• Eddie Borgo Is a Summer Must-Wear

  published June 23, 2011

  So while everyone else is busy wearing shatter nail polish, maxi dresses, and tinsel and rooster-feather hair extensions this summer (by the... More >>