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Richard Curtis Morris Jr. Guilty of Hit on Strip Club Owner During "Mickey Mouse Mafia" Days

The Weekly now has an eighth example of Orange County strip club-related mayhem.But it happened way back in 1987.The addition to our "From the Vaults" list comes courtesy of a 59-year-old man being convicted Tuesday of slaying the owner of the Mustang Topless Theater and raping his girlfriend in the ... More >>

Only in Cali, Baby! Students Surf Huntington Beach Before Hitting Bear Mountain Slopes

I've just spent about an hour fruitlessly searching for an old clip of mine from the '90s about the OP Wintersurf competition that pitted surfers and snowboarders against one another first in the waters of Huntington Beach and then on a slalom course in Big Bear, with the overall scores determining ... More >>

Fare Thee Well Sweet, Sweet Bahooka

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 >>

Doheny Days: Day Two - Doheny State Beach - September 9, 2012

Day two of Doheny Days commenced full-throttle in Dana Point for another round of musical festivities drawing crowds by the thousands. From smaller acts like Milo Greene to the ever-anticipated explosive joy of the Flaming Lips, the sun-soaked rasta-hippie crowd seemed to congregate collectively at ... More >>

Doheny Surf Festival Day 2 - Doheny State Beach - 8/12/12

As the second day of the first annual Doheny Surf Festival commenced, so did the swell, the music and the island vibes. The smell of sunscreen and coconut oil lingered in the air over the beach and tents stocked with Polynesian jewelry, surf art and board shorts of all materials began to slowly brea ... More >>

5 Great Things To Make With Spam, From Spam Doughnuts to Spam Musubi Push-Pops

This year marks the 75th anniversary of Spam. Glorious, versatile, just-don't-tell-me-what's-inside-of-it Spam. While not everyone shares the same giddiness for Hormel's glistening canned meat product, those who do know that it can  be a cheap and comforting indulgence. I'll always remember wal ... More >>

On the Line: Alexandra LittleJohn of Green Bliss/Cafecito Organico, Part Two

On the Line ladies are too few and far between, so spending time with Alexandra was a treat. A musically inclined orator with a depth of knowledge in Native American history, she also kicks back domino hustling or hiking some unique LA trails.Read our interview with Alexandra LittleJohn of Green Bli ... More >>

Insert [You Sunk My 'Battleship'] Joke Here

Because every generation needs an 'Armageddon'

On the Line: David Man of Palm Terrace and Lounge, Part Two

While not a luxe lonchera, Palm Terrace now has a catering truck, ready to serve parties of five to 500 wherever they can park it (most recently at the OC Fairgrounds). His mom's infamous cooking makes another appearance in this segment as well, but so does Yoda. It'll make more sense once you perus ... More >>

Brent Deal Is a Stand-Up Guy

Paddling out with the 'H2indO' and 'Decade of Dominance' filmmaker at the Newport Beach Film Festival

On the Line: Justin Shea of Hapa J's, Part Two

​The self-proclaimed owner/busboy of Hapa J's in San Clemente, Justin Shea's got some stories to tell. From his brother's taste in wardrobe, to his high school game days, Justin's hobbies vary more than their menu. If you didn't catch a glimpse of his son Jaedon, be sure to review part one for a f ... More >>

Hawaiian Revolving Sushi Chain Opens First California Store In Santa Ana

​As Dave reported back in November, Genki Sushi--the revolving sushi chain that practically owns the revolving sushi market in Hawaii (there are 10 on the small island of Oahu alone)--is now open, taking over a defunct Sanrio store at MainPlace Mall in Santa Ana. The restaurant, which by the way i ... More >>

Gary Tovar Has His Goldenvoice

The iconic concert production company birthed Coachella, helped punk-rock luminaries early in their careers—and isn't done yet

On The Line: Hop Phan of Dos Chinos, Part Three

Photo by Amy KaplanA-lo-HA!​When Hop was asked to provide a recipe, he was more than happy to share one. When we told him it would be photographed, he decided non-alcoholic nourishment would look better on film. You decide. Remember to review Parts One and Two for the full effect. Dos Chinos would ... More >>

On The Line: Hop Phan of Dos Chinos, Part Two

Photo by Amy KaplanYou can get with this, or you can get with that.​If you didn't already know Hop was a family guy, you will by the end of Part Two. He also provides the Dos Chinos point-of-view on the realities of running a business on wheels. To look back on Part One, click here. And be sure no ... More >>

Big-Wave Surfing's Swell Guys

The monster swells can be big business, but for one group of OC surfers, it's still all about the ride

[UPDATED: Event Called Off] 'Eddie Would Go': With Monster Swell Scheduled to Hit, Big-Wave Surfing Event May Run Today

Sharing a Waimea Bay monster.Update, 11 a.m.: Event manager Glen Moncata just made the call that today is "not an Eddie day." The decision was based on inconsistent sets and waves not quite the size that he and contest director George Downing deemed appropriate for making the event run-ready.Origina ... More >>

Wave of the Future

Surfer magazine's sometimes-wild, sometimes-mild 50-year ride

OC Surfers Competing At Pipeline: Gudauskas Through, Simpson Out

© ASP/CestariAerial maneuvers aren't common at Pipeline, but this one worked for Pat G.​Triple Crown season in Hawaii is rapidly coming to a close. The first two contests at Haleiwa and Sunset are behind us, with only the final stop at Pipeline, the crown jewel of the Seven Mile Miracle (nickname ... More >>

[UPDATED:] Colt Brennan, Former Mater Dei QB, In Car Accident And In 'Serious Condition'

The record-setting QB is in a Hawaii hospital in serious condition.Update, November 22, 11:03 a.m.: Terry Brennan indicated to reporters that his son, Colt, is "heavily sedated" and is "far from being alert." Colt is able to acknowledge that family and doctors are in the room, through hand signals, ... More >>

Airlines Increase Surfboard Travel Rates; No Guarantees of Board Survival

worldprosurfers.wordpress.comPay hefty travel costs only to have the board show up like this on the other end--priceless.​Traveling with a surfboard is a bothersome venture. As soon as the board bag goes into the possession of the airline, that stomach-churning feeling sinks in and good luck ritua ... More >>

Dana Brown Rides High with Highwater

​The opening moments of Highwater, Dana Point documentarian Dana Brown's latest film opening today in Orange, were worrisome.With his 2003 directorial debut Step Into Liquid, Brown continued the pioneering work of his filmmaker father Bruce Brown, who turned the masses onto surfing with The Endles ... More >>

Want an Elvis Potato Head? Go to Elvis Fest in Costa Mesa This Weekend

​Elvis Presley died this week 33 years ago, which is why the 11th Annual Elvis Festival, to be held at the Orange County Market Place at the Costa Mesa Fairgrounds, is planning a Hawaiian-style tribute to the King. (Elvis' movie "Blue Hawaii" was filmed on the islands of Oahu and Kauai; the soundt ... More >>

Hurley from Lost's Top Five Island Songs

Bethany Shady​Jorge Garcia, the San Juan Capistrano kid who grew up to be the affable Hugo "Hurley" Reyes on the hit show Lost, is leaving the island and returning to his roots in California, but he'll be keeping the aloha close to his heart with his top five island songs. -- as told to partner Be ... More >>

How "Living It Forever" Almost Died

Ilima Kalama surfs Newport Beach's 22nd Street in 1959. He'd become the USSA champ of '62.​The Newport Beach Film Festival kicks off tomorrow night, and Living It Forever--an enlightening documentary about the pioneering surfers of Newport Beach's 22nd Street--is already such a hot ticket that two ... More >>

Wax On, Wax Off: "Surf Story" Release Party in Costa Mesa

All photos by John GilhooleyFriday, Dec. 18 at the Hurley International headquarters in Costa Mesa, Robb Havassy and company held a party, complete with art show and concert, to commemorate the release of Havassy's book Surf Story, the culmination of years of thinking and work by the man whose creat ... More >>

Greg Long Fights Off Kelly Slater, Wins Another Big Wave Crown

The Billabong video above from last spring chronicles San Clemente's Greg Long catching one of the greatest big wave paddle-in tubes of all time during the Red Bull Big Wave Africa contest at Dungeons, Cape Town South Africa. It also earned him Ride of the Year honors and $50,000 at the 2009 Billabo ... More >>

Wax On, Wax Off: Surfing, Violence and You (Pt. 3) - Fight at Newport Point, Continued

Flickr user audio1bob(...continued from Wax On, Wax Off: Fight at Newport Point) But let's face it, there are two sides to every story, especially every fight story. Thomas Bird, the artist formerly known as "Ned," has come forward asking for the opportunity to tell his side of our Fight at N ... More >>

The Unsolved Murder of Joe Avila Is Only One of Many Loose Ends From OC's Coked-Out '80s

Dishney: Top Five Favorite Snacks at Disneyland

​Forget the long wait for Space Mountain--what about the long wait for a pineapple-flavored Dole Whip? Eating your way through Disneyland is allllll part of the experience: Whether it's the smell of fresh waffle cones wafting out from the Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlor on Main Street or walking arou ... More >>

Step Into Highwater With Dana Brown

Dana Point filmmaker Dana Brown returns to the surf for his next documentary, Highwater, which is scheduled to make its Orange County premiere at 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 24, in the Regency Lido in Newport Beach.As he did with Step Into Liquid and Dust to Glory, which both marked their local debuts w ... More >>

Mike Hynson, Co-Star of 'The Endless Summer,' Resurfaces With Tales of the Brotherhood

[Newport Beach Film Fest] Orange County Connections Abound Among This Year's Entries

[Special Screenings] Local Showings of 'The Heart of the Sea,' 'Blazing Saddles,' More

Why Does Obama Birth Certificate Say What They Say It Does Not?

Among those commenting to the extended-play interview with Buena Park Pastor Wiley Drake over his legal action contending Barack Obama was not born in this country and should not be sworn in as president is Linda from Mariposa, who writes:The Certificate of live birth is not a birth certificate--per ... More >>

DeWayne McKinney, RIP, WTF?

Just days after the Orange County District Attorney filed murder charges against Felix Abreu, the Santa Ana man who allegedly smashed his car into Arthur Carmona earlier this year, a man wrongfully charged and convicted of burglary a decade ago, another wrongfully convicted inmate from Orange County ... More >>

[Special Screenings] Local Showings of 'The Magnificent Seven,' '1984,' 'West Side Story,' More

Special Screenings

Movie of the Week: Tron

Sock It . . . To Me!?!

Niels Muellers The Assassination of Richard Nixon

Eight Days

Surfs Way Up

Riding Giants puts the history of big-wave riding on the big screen

Surf Girl

Lauren Stinson rides MTVs waves

Spending USA

Blue Crush stokes local surf industry