Memorial Day

Anaheim Joins Placentia, Buena Park, Costa Mesa, Rancho Santa Margarita in Tonight's Checkpoint Derby; Cypress' is Saturday: Update

See the update at the end of this post about Anaheim Police also announcing they'll run a DUI checkpoint tonight.ORIGINAL POST, MAY 24, 8 A.M.: Another long holiday weekend, another opportunity for law enforcement to pull boozy drivers off the roads.Orange County police agencies have several anti-DU ... More >>

Wahoo's Expands Menu: Meet The Citrus Slaw Taco

"So what's new about these?" said our friend as the food came out. After 24 years of consistency with tacos, bowls and burritos, we were at Wahoo's inside Fashion Island having a beer (thank you, full bar), waiting for dinner. Turns out 2013 would be more than a silver anniversary for a quick-servic ... More >>

The Five Best EDM Shows in May

April has come and gone and spring time is officially here. For most of us in Orange County this means great summer weather, beach days, bikinis and world renowned electronic dance music artists making their way through our city week after week. Since most of us are gearing up for the 17th annual El ... More >>

Diatribe with Dave: For The Love Of Logan

Every second and fourth Wednesday night of the month, legendary bartender/chef/restaurant insider Dave Mau hosts Dinner with Dave at Memphis at the Santora, where he treats drinkers to a free meal and live music as the evening progresses. To remind ustedes of this great night, Dave treats us ev ... More >>

Dave Attell on the In's and Out's of Porn Music.

Comedian Dave Attell is adored by fans worldwide and for good reason. Open like a naughty picture book in an adult library, his analogies play out like a rule book on wit and his raw style of humor makes even the dirtiest of dirty blush. Best of all, there is nothing you can do to stop it and why w ... More >>

Friends Can Also Betray You

Mexicans pay in blood for America's War on Drugs

I Love This City Festival - Cricket Wireless Amphitheater - 5/27/2012

I Love This City Festival Cricket Wireless Amphitheater 5/27/2012 This Memorial Day Weekend, the new electronic music festival produced by Live Nation Entertainment and LED Presents made its debut. The San Diego edition of I Love This City drew a sea of EDM fans at the Cricket Wireless Amphith ... More >>

Angel "Minor" Rivera, OC Homicide No. 19: Gang Shooting Pinned on George Angel Galvin and Ismael Avalos

Angel "Minor" Rivera probably did not go into the long Memorial Day weekend expecting it would end like this:With the Anaheim resident's 18-year-old body pressed against a cold slab for a scheduled autopsy today.And another 18- and 19-year-old behind bars for Rivera's murder.

Armin Van Buuren - Sutra - 5/28/12

Armin Van Buuren Sutra 5/28/2012 Last night, Memorial Day Weekend (more like week) made its big finish in Orange County at the swanky, Sutra Nightclub in Costa Mesa. Number one DJ in the world Armin Van Buuren invaded OC with his electrifying new progressive trance sound to rock an incredible Memo ... More >>

Tortilla Tuesdays: La Flor de Mexicali

9 a.m., Memorial Day. Santa Ana is mostly silent, sleeping off as much of the previous night's hangover as they can before venturing timidly out for extended-weekend menudo and birria. The line at Tortillería Flor de Mexicali looks jarring; it extends out the door and into the parking lot, people w ... More >>

Local Sunnis and Shiites Declare New Muslim Sect: Sushi!

There could be another sect in Islam if the Sunni and Shiite communities ever set aside their longstanding differences: Sushi. Get it? That was the running joke during an interfaith dialogue held between the two factions Monday night before an audience of about 300 Muslims at the Islamic Educationa ... More >>

[UPDATED with Booking Photo, 9-1-1 Call, Best Head:] Jenna Jameson Arrested for DUI Crash as Patrols Heightened for Boozy Ex-Porn Stars

UPDATE, MAY 25, 3:11 P.M.: At right is the booking "money shot" Jenna Jameson took after being hauled in for allegedly being drunk when she plowed her Range Rover into a Westminster pole early today. All things considered, the ex-porn star out of Huntington Beach looks so good we should consider run ... More >>

The Hoff Hassel-Hearts Surf City Beaches

Beach season unofficially begins Memorial Day weekend, and when it comes to the best beach on this blue planet, Huntington Beach has been Hasselhoffed.See what former Baywatch star David Hasselhoff has to say about Surf City after the jump . . .

Bassnectar Rumbles Through Lightning In a Bottle Festival

Freeform artist Lorin Ashton reflects on the release of 'Vava Boom' and his journey in EDM

Coastal Access Ahoy!

[Summer Guide 2012] How to guarantee a surf spot on Memorial Day weekend

5 Signs the 2011/2012 Ski and Snowboard Season Was Among the Worst Ever

The local resorts have closed, but Mammoth Mountain is gearing up for a Memorial Day weekend of skiers and snowboarders in trunks and bikinis enjoying warm temps, a 12- to 36-inch base and spring conditions. More snow may fall Friday! But it will take more than a mammoth close to 2011/2012 to keep t ... More >>

Armin Van Buuren

Sutra

Bingo Players - Yost Theater - 5/22/12

Last night the Yost Theater in the downtown Santa Ana Art District teamed up with EDM promoters Giant and LED to bring Dutch House duo Bingo Players to Orange County for what was one of the wildest parties we've seen at the Yost in a while. By 10pm the line of Bingo fans was out of control to this s ... More >>

Rooster Cafe Hatches The Hen House in Corona del Mar

Best known for their breakfast burritos, at least according to El Jefe, Rooster Cafe has been there, done that. Previously housing a hidden kitchen, tapas bar, and late night grub, they are now flying the coop to become a surf shack.The Hen House is their little sister in the works. She will serve t ... More >>

4 Newport Beach Film Festival Hits: I Wish, Servitude, H2indO, Memorial Day

There's a line from I Wish, Monday night's heartwarming Pacific Rim Spotlight film from Japan that showed at Big Newport, that will resonate with independent filmmakers. A boy looking at a CD cover of his father's rock band asks his younger brother what "indie" means.The kid answers, "I think it me ... More >>

OC Police: St. Patrick's Day DUI Checkpoints a Success

​During the St. Patrick's Day weekend when folks were gulping loads of green beer, Orange County thankfully endured zero related traffic fatalities and, in response, the sheriff's department is hailing the effectiveness of law enforcement sobriety checkpoints.From 6 p.m. March 16 to 6 p.m. yesterd ... More >>

Rancid, NOFX, Pennywise, the Adicts and the Briefs Announced for the 14th Annual Punk Rock Bowling and Music Festival

​The 14th Annual Punk Rock Bowling and Music Festival just announced the first five bands of this year's line up: Rancid, NOFX, Pennywise, the Adicts and the Briefs are performing! Touted as the biggest punk rock party of the year, the festival takes place on Memorial Day weekend, on May 25 to&n ... More >>

Bobby Martinez's Rebel Cry

Can the enfant terrible's harsh words and crisp moves reform the corporatized surf scene dominated by Orange County's action-sports industry?

[UPDATED with Suspect Speaking, Service Parking:] Austin Jeffrey Farley Charged with Murder in DUI Death of Ashton Sweet

​UPDATE, JUNE 6, 12:33 P.M.: The Irvine Police Department has released parking details for the throng of media and mourners expected at this evening's memorial service for Ashton Sweet, who was killed in a Memorial Day weekend DUI crash.Meanwhile, the accused murderer of the 14-year-old Irvine fre ... More >>

[UPDATED with Booking Photo:] Memorial Day Weekend DUI Enforcement Countywide

​UPDATE, MAY 31, 6:39 P.M.: The Irvine Police Department this evening released the booking photo at right of Austin Jeffrey Farley, the alleged drunken driver with a past DUI conviction blamed for causing the crash that killed 14-year-old Ashton Sweet.The Northwood High School freshman cheerleader ... More >>

Power Boat Washes Up on Strands Beach in Dana Point: One Boater Dies, Three Rescued

Chasen Marshall/OC WeeklyOn Tuesday morning, the boat was still beached.​Authorities are still trying to determine what exactly happened off the coast of Dana Point late Sunday afternoon, resulting in one man's death and a 25-foot Bayliner stranded on the sand at Strands Beach. Late Sunday af ... More >>

The 13th Annual Punk Rock Bowling Tournament and Music Festival in Las Vegas

Javier CabralFans eager for Cock Sparrer to play​Punk Rock Bowling Tournament and Music Festival May 27-31Downtown Las VegasHow do I even begin to describe the degree of epic-ness for an event like the 13th Annual Punk Rock Bowling Tournament and Music Festival in Downtown Las Vegas? A lineup of r ... More >>

Lightning in a Bottle: Here's What You Missed [VIDEO]

Christopher Victorio/OC Weekly​Urban Nomad, aka Jeremiah Alexis, presents exclusive video of Lightning in a Bottle for OC Weekly. We jokingly call it Burning Man Lite, but as you can see,  this Memorial Day weekend, Oak Canyon Ranch made the fest its own. After the jump, watch an interview wi ... More >>

Akon at Sutra on Friday Night

Monica Luhar​​Akon May 27, 2011 Sutra - Costa MesaThe crowd went wild during the third day of the 5ive 1 Memorial Day weekend celebration featuring Akon and DJ E-Man. Strobe lights, streamers, fog machines and drinks filled the club while DJ E-Man busted some great beats to keep the audience e ... More >>

Five Tastiest Non-Farm Animals to Throw on The Barbie This Memorial Day Weekend

Flickr user Another Pint Please...As if the Weekly had the budget to buy us lobster...​Tired of the same old burgers and dogs you grill every Memorial Day? Steaks and chicken don't lift your kilt like they used to? Here's some ideas for things to throw on the grill this weekend that your frie ... More >>

Memorial Day Metal: Free Sampler from Victory Records

​If you're looking for a thunderous soundtrack for the Memorial Day barbecue scene, check out the Victory Records Facebook page for a free 13-track sampler available through Monday.    The highlights are "Unravel" from Cleveland's Ringworm, and "Firefight" from Blackguard's newest releas ... More >>

This Week in Food: Mother-Daughter Kimchi, Chewbacca Soba, and

Flickr user tsechuen26​So many great posts, so little time to read--so get the highlights after the jump!

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 >>

Five Things You Want to Know About Akon

​Akon's been pretty busy lately--touring all over the world (he's was in India, Oregon and good old Cali), starting two labels (Konvict Muzic and Kon Live Distribution), collaborating with everyone from Snoop Dogg to Dr. Dre and prepping for his new album in the fall. The Grammy-nominated artist ... More >>

Strawberry Festival

Village Green

Memorial Day Madness

Pike Bar

How To Grill Perfect Hot Dogs and Burgers

Flickr user abbyladybugDay of the dead... hot dogs​You've been to that family picnic: the one where Uncle Hank mans the grill and cremates innocent frankfurters. You know the kind: blistered, third-degree burns on the outside, and still-frozen on the inside? Stop the zombie meatsicles! This week m ... More >>

These Tenants Have Had Their Fill

[Hey, You!] Could filling an apartment's pool really have been cheaper than fixing it?

No More AC/DC! Five Songs That Should Be On A Blockbuster Action Movie Soundtrack

​I spent Memorial Day taking my son to Iron Man 2, and while watching -- or rather listening to -- the movie, I became depressed. The original Iron Man soundtrack had Suicidal Tendencies and Ghostface Killah tracks. The sequel, though, is wall-to-wall Angus Young, which gave me a massive Batd ... More >>

Beware of Bodysurfing Maneaters in the Breaks

​What the freak is happening off our beautiful, sin-kissed coast?There was the giant squid invasion this past winter. There was the rare sighting of Orcas earlier this week (with a giant halibut thrown into the cioppino for good measure). And there's the constant threat by that sea monster the egg ... More >>

Bill Hunt, Running for OC Sheriff While Tied to Militia Kooks, Alarms Civil Rights Group

Photo by Christopher VictorioCan a Sheriff Bill Hunt enforce the U.S. Constitution better than anyone else in Orange County?​Orange County ain't big enough for sheriff candidate Bill Hunt and an internationally known nonprofit civil rights group.Hunt, who is running against appointed Sheriff Sandr ... More >>

Ralph Hinkley Syndrome Offers Free Album Downloads on Memorial Day

Ralph Hinkley Syndrome, self-titled​On today's sunny celebration of the men and women who fought and died for American freedom, local band Ralph Hinkley Syndrome attempt to repay the troops the best way they know how: by giving them some free music.

OC Catholic Sex-Abuse Survivor to Protest at St. Angela Merici Tomorrow

Flores: Never met a pedo-priest he didn't cover up for...​While nearly all of us try to relax this Memorial Day weekend, Catholic sex-abuse survivors know that pedo-priest protecting never stops. Thus, the indefatigable Joelle Casteix and other survivors will protest tomorrow at 10 a.m. in front o ... More >>

Garden Grove Strawberry Festival This Weekend!

​This weekend is Memorial Day, and if you live in Orange County that means it's Garden Grove Strawberry Festival time. While it's fun to walk around the booths and play a couple of games, the real reason to go is for a strawberry shortcake from the Garden Grove Bethel (chapter) of Job's Daughters. ... More >>

Locals Only Extra: Drums and Color Interview

​Though the ink has barely dried on this week's Locals Only, featuring the band Long Beach band Drums and Color, we can't help but nudge you again to check out this band of Huntington Beach ex-pats. While in the midst of recording their upcoming, as-of-yet-untitled album, they're also main ... More >>

Flier of the Week: Wreck Fest at Proof Bar

​Before you spend all day at a Memorial Day party in someone's backyard, consider checking out Proof Bar's all day event that will point you straight to the garage...bands. Besides the marvelous use of blood on this flier, we also notice that it's packed with names of loud, fast and perverse acts ... More >>

UPDATED: Vons to Force Costa Mesa Omelette Parlor to Shutter

www.costamesaomeletteparlor.comSoon to be aisle 5?Originally published May 6, updated May 17 at 11:42 p.m: The Orange County Register is reporting that the restaurant's last day will be Memorial Day, May 31. Eat while you can!​The venerated Costa Mesa spot known for its apple butter, strangely nam ... More >>

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