Chino Hills

Mysteries of Carbon Canyon: The Ski Villa

First a disclaimer: This spot isn't actually located in Carbon Canyon. Rather the ruins of the Ski-Villa resort lie just east of the region's border with Chino Hills. But for Orange County residents interested in viewing this crumbling gem of vintage kitsch, Carbon Canyon is the only logical approac ... More >>

Five Indie Breakout Bands from SoCal Worth Following in 2013

Five bands worth following this year.

Max and the Moon Prepare to Step Into the Sun

[Locals Only] On the strength of their first EP, the indie popsters plan the next bold step in their career

More American Than Jay Chen?

Ignoring racist emails is all in a day's work for the Democratic congressional candidate

On the Line: Alessandro Pirozzi of Mare Culinary Lounge, Part One

To get Alessandro to sit still for our meeting was next to impossible. Somewhere between emails, planning the daily special (sea bass with a white wine sauce made with grapes in their garden), and coordinating the staff schedule, we went over the questionnaire. What was the first thing your Nonna Id ... More >>

[UPDATE: Mox Skeptical of Case] Did Officer Manuel Ramos Warm Up on a Disabled Man Before The Kelly Thomas Killing?

UPDATE, 2:37 P.M.: I can't vouch in any way for this lawsuit. For 19 hours, Russell R. Arens--the 1988 University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law graduate who is the plaintiff's lawyer--has knowingly ignored five calls to answer simple questions. That type of conduct makes me leery of the m ... More >>

PeaceTreaty's Name Was Coined as a Joke By An Ex-Girlfriend -- But It Suits Them Perfectly

Sure, Ryan Jaso may always wear black, but he has been managing electronic music artists for over four years now. He knows not only what kinds of threads his DJs look best in, but also what styles the fans who come to their shows love most. He took his rock-star sense of style and opened a store to ... More >>

Introducing The Women Behind Fullerton's Green Bliss

In Downtown Fullerton's Villa del Sol complex, a new concept is growing. Green Bliss will open its doors tomorrow, featuing locally roasted coffee from Portola Coffee Lab, organic vegetarian food, and a place where diners can sit down and read up on how they can live a healthier, greener lifestyle. ... More >>

What We Learned, March 3-9

​It's my dick in a box, I mean, a look at the week past and what we learned for it.MARCH 3: Kristen Wiig and host Lindsay Lohan appear in a hilarious Saturday Night Live skit mixing two iconic local entities: The Real Housewives of Orange County and The Unreal Princesses of Disneyland. "Weekend Up ... More >>

It's The End of the World as We Know it (Again): Chuck Smith More Rapture-Ready Than Ever

​Chuck Smith is putting on his Nostradamus pants again. The Calvary Chapel founder wrapped up the 2012 SoCal Prophecy Conference at Calvary Chapel Chino Hills last Sunday with happy talk about the world's imminent doom and the rapture of the church.

Reps. Gary Miller and Ken Calvert Get Their Assets Handed Back to Them

​The Washington Post compared the annual financial disclosure reports filed by every member of Congress over the past decade to various public records and discovered that nearly 50 senators and House representatives directed millions of dollars in earmarks to projects that could either enhance ... More >>

Paul Kim, Church Enforcer of Family Discipline, Accused of Beating Teen with Metal Pipe

​A man portrayed as a church enforcer of discipline on the children of church members has been arrested for allegedly beating an Irvine teen with a metal pipe at least a dozen times.Paul Kim, 39, of Chino Hills, made his $100,000 bail Thursday at the West Valley Detention Center in Rancho Cucamong ... More >>

Kids with Toy Rifle Spook Frazzled Drivers

​An assault rifle pointed from a minivan on Highway 60 in Walnut Friday afternoon prompted another driver to follow the vehicle onto Highway 71, into Chino Hills north of Orange County and finally a parking lot where seven summoned police and sheriff's units soon arrived as well.Shortly thereafter ... More >>

On the Line: Hung Tram of La Creperie Cafe, Part Two

Photo by Laila Derakhshanian​Our conversation with La Creperie Cafe's resident chef continues, as he dishes about being his own mechanic and crafting the perfect crepe. To catch up on part one, click here. If you're a dessert fan, you won't want to miss Thursday's installment. Hardest lesson you'v ... More >>

On the Line: Hung Tram of La Creperie Cafe, Part One

Photo by Laila Derakhshanian​It helps to have a sense of humor when you're launching two restaurants. Just ask Hung Tram. A couple of months ago, he opened one in Chino Hills; this month, the second La Creperie Cafe welcomed diners off Pine Avenue in Long Beach. Hung found time between commutes to ... More >>

Five Great Places in Orange County To Have A Picnic This Memorial Day Weekend

Flickr user johan​Ah, summer. Time for picnics, beaches, and parks. Time for picnics on the beach, picnics in the park, picnics at the beach parks. Here are five picnic spots to consider for this holiday weekend and for every summer weekend thereafter that would do well with picnics, beaches, and ... More >>

My Hollow Drum's Geekdown with Non Projects at the Crosby Last Night

Lainna Fadera.d.l.r./Non ProjectsMy Hollow Drum's Geekdown with Non ProjectsFeb. 24, 2011The Crosby​Last night at the Crosby in Santa Ana was My Hollow Drum's monthly Geekdown, Non Projects edition, with sets from Anenon (Non Projects' founder, musician and composer Brian Simon) and a.d.l.r. (Nich ... More >>

Huntington Beach's Peddler of 'Ice Cream of the Future' Closes

Edwin Goei​Unless you happen to frequent Boomers or amusement parks, Dippin' Dots--once the rage in malls along with Spencers Gifts and other '80s relics--are a rare sight these days. And with the recent closing of the Huntington Beach store on 19742 Beach Blvd., it's now rarer still. The novelty ... More >>

Steppie's Fetching Line

[Trendzilla] Stephanie Kuoch wants you to 'put your happy panda face on'

Dueling Dishes: Eggnog Encounter

Dave Lieberman​Every year it happens. Food boards on the Internet light up right after Hallowe'en with the burning questions: "Where can I get Broguiere's eggnog? Is it available yet? Has anyone seen it?"Now, I'm as big a fan as Broguiere's, a Montebello dairy that is one the last vestiges of a hu ... More >>

Dubious Mike Carona Pal Loses Golf Course Temper Tantrum Appeal

Some smells just won't go away​The nasty stench of the sheriff-turned-convicted-felon Mike Carona era continues to odorize Southern California. Today, a state court of appeal based in Santa Ana rejected arguments by Raymond Kiu Jin Yi, one of the many dubious characters Carona handed real Orange C ... More >>

Last Week to Get a Big Wisniewski!

Anaheim Ducks​If you're a fan of RA Sushi (and who wouldn't be with a menu that features a section called "Getting Busy"?) then you probably already know that the limited-time Big Wisniewski roll, created by and named after Ducks defenseman James Wisniewski, will be unavailable after this Saturday ... More >>

Weezer Autograph Sessions in OC!

​If you've ever wanted to meet Rivers Cuomo and pick up some Golden Spoon all at the same time, you're in luck: Weezer will be at both Tilly's in the Irvine Spectrum and Best Buy Chino Hills in early November to sign copies of their newest album, Raditude, to be released November 3. (They'll also ... More >>

[Locals Only] My Hollow Drum: Just the 10 of Us

To Do Tonight - 6/17

Heatwave! All Female 60's Motown & Northern Soul; DJ Frankie the Face, 8 p.m.Gotta love that Aretha Franklin. It's just too bad you wont get to see any of her stylish hats. The Pike Bar & Grill, 1836 E. Fourth St., Long Beach, CA; 562-437-4453Filipino Independence Day Fundraiser: My Halo Ha ... More >>

Crime Time: No Incidents at Home Plate Before Angel Game

Photos by Professional Services Responder George Ridley Olszynski, Lewellyn, Palmer and Hutchens play hardball.This week's Weekly round-up of local police calls is illustrated with a photo of Orange County Sheriff Sandra Hutchens, Anaheim Police Sgt. Greg Palmer, who is president of the Anaheim Pol ... More >>

If Your Tap Water Tastes Like Rocket Fuel, Go Here

California's Department of Toxic Substances Control, which oversees the ongoing cleanup of a toxic site in Chino Hills which for years had been an Aerojet manufacturing facility, is collecting public comment on its efforts through April 10. Some testimony will be gathered at a ... More >>

'American Idol' 'Bikini Girl' From Not Too Far From Here

The star of tonight's American Idol eighth (I know, only eight?) season premiere of American Idol is surely Katrina Darrell, already known the world over as "Bikini Girl." That clever nickname is derived from the fact that she wore a bikini to the audition, which seems to be the only reason she made ... More >>

Huntington Beach Hip-Hop Duo LD and Ariano's New 'Color of the Music' Album Is Decidedly Personal

A Measure of Titanic Proportions

Green groups weigh Measure M support

Warped Blue Line

Top 10 moments in 2005 OC crime

Brea

Diary of a Mad County

Diary Of A Drunk County

The Year In Clubbed

Eau De Toilette

The smell of Paris in the springtimeor the Brea Mall in December

ReadyforWar.com!

In which you send us e-mails you didnt write about a war you really like

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Diary of a mad county

Orange County, California: 2001

Yorba Linda

Richard Nixon was bored here

Bottle Rockets

He Knows the Way to San Jose

Newport councilman Gary Proctor lives in $820,000 home up north

Shut That Bitch Up!

Waiting

El Toro Airport Watch no. 147

Daily Affirmation

Letters

Russians, Rockets and the Santa Ana River

A closed weapons plant in the Chino Hills may be leaking hazardous chemicals into the Santa Ana River

Freeway Fliers

Life in the fast lane brings little reward for part-time teachers

Everythings Fine

At Tinseltown Studios, the show goes on?

Summer Beach & Beer Guide