Malibu

The Cokscars? Or: The Awards the Newport Beach Film Festival Didn't Hand Out

For your consideration, 16 commendations that really matter

Free Anniversary Blend At Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Wednesday

We used to be addicted to their Malibu Dream Ice Blendeds. But lately, free is our beverage of choice. Wednesday is not only National Crossiant Day, but Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf (CBTL for those texting) will toast their 50 year anniversary with one hot deal: FREE coffee or tea!In addition to the s ... More >>

All-Breed Dog Show Holiday Classic

OC Fair and Event Center

The 'California Accent' Is, Like, Totally Real

Though we probably don't notice it because we're too busy giving hella directions to The 405, Californians have an accent. Like, for reals. A team of linguistics researchers from Stanford University has been studying the elusive dialects of the Golden State, which have never been given the same ... More >>

LA Riots Remembered

Two decades later, the world still burns

What Explains Odd Conduct of LA Sheriffs in the Death of Cal State Fullerton Student?

​We'll probably never know why homicide investigators with the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department acted oddly in the recovery of the skeletal remains of 24-year-old Cal State Fullerton student Mitrice Richardson in Malibu Canyon.The August 2010 decision by sheriff's investigators to move Richardson' ... More >>

Sister Cities? Study Shows Santa Ana and Malibu Share Similar Level of Racial Diversity

​A new report released by the University of Southern California ranks Orange County fourth among a five-county region when it comes to the number of racially balanced cities."Racially Balanced Cities in Southern California, 1990 to 2010" measured local representation of four major population group ... More >>

Five of Rock & Roll's More Unique Baby Names

​We can't get enough of Blue Ivy Carter here at Heard Mentality. In honor of her birth, we decided to do a little bit more research to find more fun baby names. After paying tribute to the oddest names in hip-hop and R&B yesterday, today we're going to take at their rock brethren, who named th ... More >>

Drink of the Week: Mai Tai at Scott's Restaurant and Bar

​Inspired by the chilly weather we've been experiencing this week here in California, I decided to find a drink with psychologically warming effects, as opposed to the hot toddy's instantaneous comfort. The mai tai is a classic California drink popularized during the post-World War II restaurateu ... More >>

Orange County Saved NFL Great Dick Butkus?

The Bear's Butkus​You can blame Orange County for many things: Laguna Beach, The Hills, TBN, professional Holocaust deniers, Allan Mansoor, Public Enemy Number One Death Squad, Curt Pringle.But a Chicago newspaper is reporting this morning that OC might have actually made a positive contribut ... More >>

Parolee Leads Police On Early Morning High-Speed Chase Through OC

"Try to catch me, coppers!"​Criminals aren't the sharpest bunch of individuals. History has shown us that. They forget video surveillance and fingerprints matter, obvious stuff like that. They also seem to believe, even after they're caught or within reach of the police, they can put pedal to ... More >>

The Orange County Interwebs Horror Show E! News Daily Insider Extra Entertainment Tonight Edition

​Went to write this week's collection of things written about and/or from Orange County on the Interwebs, and an episode of Entertainment Tonight broke out. The following batch includes celebrities and TV characters crossing our real estate before ending with La Habra's very own tabloid queen.

The Most Uncreative Coffee House Name? Or The Most Ingenious?

Edwin GoeiI realize making up names for your business takes a good bit of effort. Witness the creativity or lack thereof from entrepreneurs during the frozen yogurt boom of 2008.

Tech N9ne

The Grove

Dueling Dishes: California Fish Grill vs. Malibu Fish Grill

Edwin GoeiCalifornia Fish GrillThis week on Dueling Dishes: California Fish Grill versus Malibu Fish Grill. Both operate on the concept that fish dinners should not cost you a week's paycheck. Both are better options to get your Omega-3s than a Filet-O-Fish.

[UPDATED:] Mitrice Richardson's Remains Confirmed Found in Malibu

​UPDATE: New details throughout . . . "It is to my sadness and disappointment I am reporting to you it is the confirmed remains of Mitrice Richardson," Los Angeles County Sheriff Lee Baca just said at a news conference this morning about the bones found Monday in the Malibu mountains.Extensive for ... More >>

Big Fish Bowl at House of Big Fish

Jessica Ford​It's too obvious that the House of Big Fish & Ice Cold Beer sells . . . beer. When you read through the extensive beer list, don't overlook the cocktail menu. It contains a few treasures, and of course, it helps that many of the drinks are served in 21 oz. schooner glasses.

10 Reasons God Hates California

​Considering Sunday's 7.2 earthquake just south of California's border with Mexico, the 4.1 shaker six miles southwest of Malibu and assorted aftershocks felt up and down the state as this is banged out with fingers crossed, it's obvious God is peeved at something. Before Pat Robertston, Wiley Dra ... More >>

Wax On, Wax Off: MLK Weekend

Black Surfing AssociationWith the weekend of the Reverend Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday fast approaching, it seems fitting to give some attention to a serious weak spot in surfing's usually laid back, tolerant facade. Good waves and winter sunshine have been hitting Orange County's beaches for t ... More >>

Wax On, Wax Off: Film Reviews from California Surf Festival

Flickr user donncha​We mentioned that some of the best films screened at the California Surf Festival in Oceanside this past weekend were viewed by only a few people. A couple of these less seen, less appreciated films are worth taking a look at.  On Friday, at the old Brooks theater, a meag ... More >>

Drink of the Week: Sexy Alligator at Beachfront 310

​ If the bartender tells you this drink is meant to be downed in one go, don't listen. Most regular patrons of the Beachfront 310 Bar & Grill on Huntington Beach's Main Street have wrestled with the Sexy Alligator and can tell you from first-hand experience that even though the drink is pushed ... More >>

Wax On, Wax Off: Surfing, Violence and You (Pt. 2)

Flickr user MikeBaird I've continued to ask local surfers to share their thoughts and experiences on surfing-related violence in Orange County. Here are some additional thoughts that have come in since yesterday: "Orange County is just as bad as anywhere else. Some 40 year old man tried t ... More >>

Menu For Newly Opened Fish Grill Factory in Santa Ana

Edwin Goei​Back in May I chronicled the closing of a sushi joint on Bristol Street, a block or so away from South Coast Plaza. I entitled it "Blue Fish, We Hardly Knew Ye". Later in August, Lesley had the scoop: another fish-centric restaurant was going to take it's place. After a while it ... More >>

Wax On, Wax Off: Surfrider Foundation Celebrity Expression Session recap and Hurley Pro update

​The surf was uneventful at best at last weekend's Surfrider Celebrity Expression Session in Malibu. But even with not-so-great conditions, a chance to ride First Point with nobody out is a rare treat, no matter how famous you are. Surfer celebs come in all shapes and styles, ranging from Jason Mr ... More >>

Wax On, Wax Off: The Black Hole Surf Shop Makes Waves in Costa Mesa Scene

​Friday, August 28th: Black Hole Surf Shop Opening Reception"I can remember your name if I just stop trying," he said, "don't tell me. I can get it if I just stop trying." He was a sixty-something man known locally as "The Dude." Sabre Vision makes a pair of sunglasses called The Dude, named after ... More >>

Surfrider Goes Upcoast and Inland to Celebrate 25 Years, Honor Pearl Jam, Incubus, David Chokachi

Future Keepers of the Coast awardees Pearl Jam.​Surfrider Foundation celebrates its 25th anniversary not in Orange County where it's been headquartered for years or in the Malibu of its roots, but upcoast and inland to the big city that rhymes with "Moss Fangeles."

It's No Red Bull: Harbor High Seeks National Surf Crown

Newport Harbor High School's surf team has a chance to be crowned the national champion as it competes in the Red Bull Riders Cup National Championship this weekend at Upper Trestles at San Onofre State Beach south of San Clemente. Harbor High's Sailors, who were the Orange County Reg ... More >>

Getting Hounded

Malibu Kennel Club Dog Show

Japanese Motors in Vice's Grip Now

2.4 million reasons to check your state taxes REALLY carefully!

Just got your W2? Wondering how long you can leave it this year before working out how much of your I-can-see-why-I'm-not-living-in-Malibu income you owe the Governator and the feds? Well, there's some bad news from Sacramento you need to be aware of before you have an even worse day than necessar ... More >>

The Fire of the Century . . . of the Year

Hellish fires now, Sahara Desert later, says UCI doom prophet Mike Davis

Your heroes: Cal inmates?

"Thank you heros" read a the words in neon orange, painted onto a plank propped against the corner of Modjeska Canyon Road and, ominously, Shadowland. The spelling was off, but the sentiment was genuine. Photographer Christopher Victorio and I stood with our cameras at the side of the road, watchi ... More >>

This Hole-in-the-Wall Life

Goodbye, yummy fish: Malibu Fish Grill

Trendzilla

If I were kiiiiing of the forrrrrest

Commie Girl

Is It Hot in Here: A week among Republicans

Get Out!

June 29 - July 6: Handjobdrugscum

Trendzilla

The wonders of elastic!

Requiem for Surfing's Black Knight

The sanctioned Miki Dora

Get Out!

Hard Gay
Nightlife and more: Jan. 12 - Jan. 19

Dead Hot Crazy

NOV. 24 DEC. 1

Step Into Liquid, Bro!

Starring Courtney Love, Danny Bonaduce and a guy showing his wang!

Taste the Sand

Two Kooks and the King of Creedle is surfing verite

Just Like Rainforests in a Glass

Summer Eats (Drinks)

Drinkin for Jesus

And thanks for not hurling on the Indiana Jones Adventure!

Charles Marowitz

Pacific Rim Job

Dukes goes back to the islands

Trout Mess Replica

Endangered trout may block toll road

Summer Beach & Beer Guide