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    July 19, 2006

    American Women and Children First

    There were an estimated 25,000 Americans in Lebanon, and an estimated 30,000 Canadians. But when the cruise ship Orient Queen departed the port of Beirut towards the safety of the island of Cyprus it was U.S.A. all the way. Anywhere from 1,100 to 1,800 Canadians, all told to assemble for evacuation ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 30, 2006

    Baby Killer Redux

    Orange County's diaspora of ethnicities is finally coming together against a common foe: whitey. On Saturday, Anaheim's Little Gaza played host to a protest against the ongoing Israeli destruction of Lebanon, as well as US support for Israel's efforts. Some went so far as call the Israelis baby-kill ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 23, 2007

    OC Weekly's Fire Forum (Updated)

    In the wake of the deadly, devastating fires burning from Ventura County down to San Diego County, one can't help but feel for the victims. OC Weekly and LA Weekly have teamed up to give a voice to these victims as well as those close to them. Below, we have provided an area for you to share your ... 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 >>

  • Columns

    October 19, 2000

    Mo' Monica

    Whos afraid of the ladies who lunch?

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    December 19, 2002

    Diary of a Mad County

    Whos afraid of the ladies who lunch?

  • Film

    June 26, 2008
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    January 24, 2008

    Old Punks With Spunk

    This could be the last go-round for the Circle Jerks—really

  • Calendar

    August 23, 2007

    Bloodsgiving

    Cystic Fibrosis Blood Drive

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    May 15, 2003

    Weaponless Warrior

    Newport Beachs Radhika Sainaths War on Terrorism

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    November 8, 2001

    High Cost of Freedom

    Patriotism means opening your wallet

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    September 27, 2001

    Hair Band Moments

    Patriotism means opening your wallet

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    February 15, 2007

    The Feminine Mystique

    How Mika Miko carve out their pony thrash

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    October 19, 2006

    Goat Sucking

    The Legend of Chupacabra

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    May 25, 2006

    Get Out!

    May 25 - June 1: Heaven and Back

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    May 18, 2006

    Get Out!

    Party's Over!

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    October 6, 2005

    Our Vagetarian in Washington

    A bumper crop of bad news!? Thanks, Bush!

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    January 13, 2005

    Out of the Light We Begin

    Interminably Thermals

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    December 30, 2004

    Call Me Irresponsible

    Yes, Its Undeniably True

  • Food

    September 2, 2004

    This Week in Frenching

    Yes, Its Undeniably True

  • Culture

    July 17, 2003

    Wank Bush Out of Office!

    Grant Morrison tells you how

  • Columns

    May 29, 2003

    Give Blood, Replenish with Merlot

    How to live during the summer of our discontent

  • Music

    March 7, 2002

    Accidental Art

    How to live during the summer of our discontent

  • Columns

    October 18, 2001

    Radiation Vibe

    How to live during the summer of our discontent

  • Film

    October 11, 2001

    The Great Escape

    WideScreen fest lets you stop thinking for a few hours

  • Columns

    October 11, 2001

    United We Brand!

    So a priest, an imam and a Buddhist guy make a long-distance phone call . . .

  • News

    September 27, 2001

    No Gay Blood, Please

    Crisis or not, only straights can donate to the Red Cross

  • Food

    September 27, 2001

    Hope for Humanity

    Few play with their food as well as Pinot Provence

  • Culture

    March 16, 2000

    Schindlers List of Art Exhibits

    Minus the Saccahrine ending

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    December 30, 1999
  • Blogs

    April 17, 2009

    Angel Stadium: a Most Fitting Place to Learn CPR

    Given the crap falling on people at the Big A and the deaths at the stadium or immediately upon leaving there, is there a more fitting place in Orange County to host Saturday's Super CPR Day, one of the nation's largest cardio pulmonary resuscitation training events? Prolly not.More than 2,000 peopl ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 3, 2009

    Survivors Relive Killer Laguna Canyon Mudslide for TV

    The amazing--and tragic--experiences of Laguna Canyon residents one fateful night 11 years ago are relived in a new episode of the Weather Channel's Storm Stories Sunday at 5 p.m. Narrated by Jim Cantore, Storm Stories chronicles the true stories of survivors and rescuers battling amazing weather ev ... More >>

  • News

    October 22, 2009

    Has the Decline of the Register Created Space for Nonprofit Site the Voice of OC to Put Down Roots?

    The amazing--and tragic--experiences of Laguna Canyon residents one fateful night 11 years ago are relived in a new episode of the Weather Channel's Storm Stories Sunday at 5 p.m. Narrated by Jim Cantore, Storm Stories chronicles the true stories of survivors and rescuers battling amazing weather ev ... More >>

  • Calendar

    October 29, 2009

    Disaster Preparedness Academy

    Anaheim Convention Center

  • Blogs

    January 13, 2010

    Safe, Secure Sites to Donate to Haiti Quake Relief

    A lot of relief groups have and will be appealing for donations to help earthquake-rattled Haiti. The Pan American Development Foundation--an independent, non-profit organization that creates public-private partnerships to assist the least advantaged people in Latin America and the Caribbean--is enc ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 15, 2010

    Weekly Papermates Are All Over Haiti Earthquake

    Matthew Marek/American Red CrossA Haitian boy injured in the earthquake is helped by a Red Cross worker.​One good thing about having a Mothership lording over this and other alternative-media outlets around the country is the ability to instantly access coverage to major news events in the backyar ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 20, 2010

    O.C. Restaurants Donating Proceeds to Haiti Relief Effort This Week

    ​A few O.C. restaurants are taking this week to help charities with the Haiti earthquake disaster by donating a portion if not all their proceeds. Here are three notables. Anaheim White House -- On Friday, January 22, starting at 7 p.m., guests making a minimum $25 donation will enjoy a dinne ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 20, 2010

    Loretta Sanchez: "American Hero"

    ​Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez (D-Garden Grove) is an "American Hero."

  • Blogs

    January 22, 2010

    More O.C. Restaurants Offering Haiti Relief

    Daily Grill's Fresh Fruit Cobbler​ More restaurants came out in force this week to announce support for Haiti relief. To see the last list CLICK HERE. Here's the newest bunch. The Cellar -- January 24-31 will be their Haitian Relief Week where all profits from the week's take will be donated to ... More >>

  • Calendar

    January 28, 2010
  • Blogs

    February 2, 2010

    Slideshow: Busta Rhymes at Flight

    Nytehype and Sullen Clothing presented Busta Rhymes last night at Flight in Huntington Beach for a free show to benefit the Red Cross' relief for Haiti. Thousands of dollars were raised at the door for the free show that featured the hip-hop artist. The quick 30-minute show included "Arab Money," "P ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 19, 2010

    Operation Band Aid at City Place in Santa Ana

    ​Though much of the devastation has disappeared from the headlines, we're glad to see that OC business owners and musicians are still drumming up support for the devastated communities in Haiti as they struggle to rebuild after experiencing a massive 7.0 earthquake on Jan. 12.Inspired by the star- ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 11, 2010

    Local Muslims Step Up to Help Haiti

    American Red CrossA Haitian man in temporary shelter receives earthquake relief in a box.​Orange County Muslims on Friday plan to ship out to Haiti a 40-foot container full of clothes, medicine, medical equipment, bottled water and other basic necessities.

  • Blogs

    July 12, 2010

    Alexis Bellino of Real Housewives Offered Tips to Keep Her Kids From Drowning

    ​We told you here how The Real Housewives of Orange County reality spouse Alexis Bellino and her husband nearly lost their twin baby girls to the Balboa Bay Club pool Fourth of July weekend.The Bellinos and their kids grace the July cover of OC Parenting Magazine, and one hard-hitting question thr ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 14, 2011

    Japan Quake Disaster Raises Fears and Charity in OC

    Photo by Airman John D. Partlow/U.S. Air ForceDisplaced commercial airline passengers take shelter inside Taiyo Community Center on Friday.​Those following the epic horrors playing out across the Pacific are aware that the 8.9 magnitude earthquake has been officially declared the worst catastrophe ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 15, 2011

    Gravure Idols Studio Hopes to Relieve Japanese Stress with Proceeds from Thai Relax and Other Racy Titles

    ​Studio Happy Chicken Pink is one of the leading producers of videos of Japanese gravure idols--models who pose in swimsuits, lingerie and schoolgirl uniforms and leave little to the imagination in doing so.In Japan, Studio Happy Chicken Pink and its gravure idols have a legion of fans, so to hono ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 17, 2011

    Black Eyed Peas, Blink-182, Simon Cowell and More Host Benefits for Japan Via Shows, T-Shirts, Albums, Vids, Tweets

    ​In the wake of the unfathomable disaster in Japan, musicians are showing their support through benefit shows, merch and other creative endeavors, rallying fans to help the country. Their efforts can make a real impact--Gaga's Japan-relief wristbands raised $250,000 in just 48 hours.  Here's ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 30, 2011

    Tonight: Baja Sharkeez Newport Beach Fundraiser for Japan

    ​The always loud and festive Baja Sharkeez Newport Beach is stepping up to help the Japan relief effort by hosting a silent auction and raffle tonight from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. There's some serious loot up for bidding--Lakers and Angels tickets, autographed Anaheim Ducks and Los Angeles Kings equipmen ... More >>

  • Calendar

    April 14, 2011

    OC (Hearts) Japan

    House of Blues

  • Blogs

    January 11, 2012

    Online Fund Started for Carpenter-Olivo Family That Lost Everything in Orange Fire

    ​Last Friday, grandmother Patricia Carpenter, mother Shannon Olivo, father George Olivo and their children--17-year-old Jonathan, 13-year-old Ariana and 6-year-old Jacob--lost everything when fire destroyed their mobile home in Orange. That includes clothing, household items and even Christmas pre ... More >>

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