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  • Blogs

    May 7, 2007

    Disturbia

    A man using crutches but holding a gun still failed at carjacking. A motorist threw hot coffee on a bicyclist. Before he lost his wig and shoes, a man tried to steal a Nintendo game from a Laguna Beach hotel room. A man sitting in a restaurant issued death threats. A burglar stole only syringes from ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 29, 2007

    Haunted OC Hotspots

    In honor of Halloween the OC Weekly has compiled a list of haunted Orange County locations courtesy the database of haunted places on Shadowlands.net. So take some time and have a read. Even if you don't believe in ghosts, at least you can learn about some local legends and scare yourself silly! M ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 21, 2008

    Friday at Taste of Newport, Fashion Island

    Usually when I decide to spend like a baller for a nice dinner (about twice a year), Newport Beach is the first place I think of. Luckily, the 20th Annual Taste of Newport rolled into town, bringing an onslaught of appetizers and entrees to sink my teeth into. By the time I had scarfed and sipped my ... More >>

  • News

    November 22, 2001

    Stealth Wealth

    Developer Don Koll is bankrolling a Newport Beach 'environmental' campaign

  • Blogs

    October 21, 2008

    Mackerel Flats' Folks Leaning Toward Obama? Who Knew?

    Around 11 this morning, KPCC 89.3 FM's AirTalk show presented a call-in segment called "I Didn't Know My Neighbor Was Voting For (Fill In The Blank)!" Host Larry Mantle wanted to know whether anyone's neighbors put political signs on their front lawns that surprised the listener. First caller Garr ... More >>

  • Features

    July 24, 2003

    The OC Weekly Book Of Food Lists!

    Around 11 this morning, KPCC 89.3 FM's AirTalk show presented a call-in segment called "I Didn't Know My Neighbor Was Voting For (Fill In The Blank)!" Host Larry Mantle wanted to know whether anyone's neighbors put political signs on their front lawns that surprised the listener. First caller Garr ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 12, 2008

    A Very Zimmerman Christmas

    Southern California's got a few neighborhoods known for their festive (or overkill, whatever you want) holiday displays, where entire blocks of houses do their very best to outdo and outlight each other: There's Candy Cane Lane in Torrance, Brea's got one off the Lambert exit of the 57, the Naples C ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 13, 2009

    A Pedo-Apolgist's Best Pal: OC Supervisor Bill Campbell

    So it turns out icky Monsignor Lawrence Baird won't give the invocation at the Orange County Board of Supervisors meeting today after all as originally planned; Baird now says he has to give Mass at St. John Vianney Chapel on Balboa Island at 9:30 a.m., and isn't that as bullshit an excuse as you'll ... More >>

  • Columns

    December 11, 2008

    Letters From OC Weekly Readers

    So it turns out icky Monsignor Lawrence Baird won't give the invocation at the Orange County Board of Supervisors meeting today after all as originally planned; Baird now says he has to give Mass at St. John Vianney Chapel on Balboa Island at 9:30 a.m., and isn't that as bullshit an excuse as you'll ... More >>

  • Food

    March 19, 2009

    You Won't Be Able to Stay Neutral About the Stellar French/Swiss Fare at Basilic

    So it turns out icky Monsignor Lawrence Baird won't give the invocation at the Orange County Board of Supervisors meeting today after all as originally planned; Baird now says he has to give Mass at St. John Vianney Chapel on Balboa Island at 9:30 a.m., and isn't that as bullshit an excuse as you'll ... More >>

  • Music

    November 27, 2008

    [Feedback 2008] Musician Pat Visel Makes the Best Albums (Almost) No One's Heard

    So it turns out icky Monsignor Lawrence Baird won't give the invocation at the Orange County Board of Supervisors meeting today after all as originally planned; Baird now says he has to give Mass at St. John Vianney Chapel on Balboa Island at 9:30 a.m., and isn't that as bullshit an excuse as you'll ... More >>

  • Features

    October 19, 2006

    Art Chrisman

    The septuagenarian hot rodder shares some of his favorite things

  • Features

    October 19, 2006

    Best of OC, Nos. 11 to 25

    From OC TV shows to the Balboa Island ferry

  • Calendar

    January 12, 2006

    Clubs

    From OC TV shows to the Balboa Island ferry

  • Food

    November 10, 2005
  • News

    October 27, 2005

    'Tittie Twister'!

    How the Los Angeles archdiocese stretched, twisted and contorted to hide bad, bad priests in Orange County and how we learned to love it

  • Unknown

    October 27, 2005

    Halloween 2015

    Everyone's a star! So here's your script!

  • Features

    October 20, 2005

    Corona del Mar

    Everyone's a star! So here's your script!

  • Food

    August 18, 2005

    This Week in Ice Cream and Other Frozen Delights

    Everyone's a star! So here's your script!

  • Unknown

    March 17, 2005

    This Week in Food on a Stick

    Everyone's a star! So here's your script!

  • Unknown

    March 10, 2005

    This Week in Danish

    This week in Danish

  • Food

    October 28, 2004

    BATTLE OF THE BALBOA BARS!

    Dads Donuts vs. Sugar N Spice: The Row-a at Balboa

  • Culture

    May 27, 2004

    Hand-Built

    The Hetzels Modjeska Canyon digs are old OC incarnate

  • News

    November 27, 2003

    Fish-Free Sea

    You may live to see it in your lifetime

  • News

    August 21, 2003

    The Collecting Bug

    David Moons surf shop has lots of boards

  • Features

    February 13, 2003

    Look Homeward, Porn Angel

    Devinn Lane returns to OC, sucks down a few frozen bananas, and talks about life before she became the den mother of porn

  • Features

    October 24, 2002

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    Devinn Lane returns to OC, sucks down a few frozen bananas, and talks about life before she became the den mother of porn

  • Features

    October 24, 2002

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    Devinn Lane returns to OC, sucks down a few frozen bananas, and talks about life before she became the den mother of porn

  • Features

    October 24, 2002

    F

    Devinn Lane returns to OC, sucks down a few frozen bananas, and talks about life before she became the den mother of porn

  • Features

    October 24, 2002

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    Devinn Lane returns to OC, sucks down a few frozen bananas, and talks about life before she became the den mother of porn

  • Food

    April 18, 2002

    Lo-Cal Local Chips

    Chip manufacturer doesnt feel crunch

  • Food

    November 22, 2001

    Learn Italian Fast

    In the midst of Soviet-style shopping, Sapori Trattoria

  • Features

    September 27, 2001

    Newport Beach

    The town that whines

  • Columns

    August 23, 2001

    Privilege Has its Membership

    The town that whines

  • Features

    May 31, 2001
  • Features

    March 15, 2001

    Dumbbell

    Eric Bechler committed a perfect murderand then bragged about it

  • News

    November 23, 2000

    Horror!

    Lesbian sales team ambushes pristine OC neighborhoods

  • News

    November 9, 2000

    Final Frontiers

    Locals in Brea, Newport and San Clemente fight the power

  • News

    December 16, 1999

    Merry F#!@*ing Christmas!

    El Toro Airport Watch No. 126

  • Features

    July 1, 1999

    Summer Eats

    Part Two

  • Blogs

    November 19, 2009

    Balboa Island Interior Designer is the Agiest of the Chicest Woman in All the Land

    HarpersBazaar.comMary Lou Stockwell (second from the right), appears with other Fabulous at Every Age winners and fembot Elizabeth Hurley, who handled the introductions at a swanky party in New York City. ​The old money may be on the East Coast, but when it comes to the most, erm, mature of "Amer ... More >>

  • Film

    April 15, 2010

    Going to Extremes to Get the Shot

    [Newport Beach Film Fest] You think action-sports athletes push the limit? Check out the people filming them

  • Blogs

    August 13, 2010

    New York Times OC Beach Advice is a Bust

    ​Poor Whitney Lomazow.She recently moved to Irvine from the Midwest and decided to turn to a dubious source for advice on which Orange County beaches to visit:The New York Times.That's like asking Betty White which skateboard to buy.

  • Culture

    September 23, 2010

    Itty Bitty Bra Is a Small Wonder

    [Trendzilla] The Irvine company specializes in stylish undergarments for less-endowed ladies.

  • Blogs

    January 25, 2011

    OC Restaurants Offer Special Heart-Healthy Menus in February

    ​Hearts will be everywhere in February, but Hoag Hospital (whose cafeteria we reviewed) and the Newport Beach Restaurant Association want to bring to focus to the beating, blood-pumping variety. In honor of American Heart Month, the health-care provider has partnered with OC restaurants to develop ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 28, 2011

    Former Cop's Book Explores Police Suicide

    ​Clarke Paris wonders if anyone around these parts remembers the North Hollywood bank robbery shootout 14 years ago? Los Angeles TV stations covered the incident live, which ended with both heavily armed perpetrators killed, 11 police officers and seven bystanders injured and extensive damage to ... More >>

  • Food

    July 28, 2011

    Posch Is Pish-Posh

    Jimmy 'Z' Parvin's flashy John Wayne Airport-adjacent restaurant needs a lot less Real Housewife and more him

  • Blogs

    September 13, 2011

    On The Line: Wing Lam of Wahoo's Fish Taco, Part One

    Photo by Meranda Carter​One-third of the founding brothers behind Orange County's quick-casual eatery simply known as Wahoo's is not just On The Line, but on the go. We accompany Wing in the carpool lane one afternoon as he reflects on his education and passion for cooking to the masses. Buckle up ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 25, 2011

    Newport Beach Named the Country's Second-Best Spot For Holiday Lights

    ​Thanksgiving is dunzo -- at last, it's socially acceptable to bring out the Christmas decor!  Yahoo! Travel has named Newport Beach the No. 2 destination for holiday lights. (The top spot predictably went to New York City.) Writer Elissa Richard hails the city's boat parade:&n ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 10, 2012

    Ten Great Romantic Restaurants In Orange County

    Courtesy of AnQi​If beauty is in the eye of the beholder, then romance is up to the couple. I am enamored by a room with a view, yet also appreciate when he brings me my favorite doughnut. We already anticipate the "Who cares?", and you know what? We welcome it. Get all that (sexual) frustration o ... More >>

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