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Ultra 2013: Ten Best Inflatable Animals, Blow-Up Dolls, and Other Party Props

Ultra Music Festival is a zoo. From land sharks to killer whales, pink flamingos to African zebras, UMF 2013 is starting to feel a lot like a World Wildlife Foundation fundraiser, complete with endangered species and cuddly critters. Sure, they're inflatable. But try explaining that to someone rol ... More >>

Violating Hello Kitty & Disney Mice Costs Anaheim Business Owners $80,000

Two people tied to an Anaheim business must pay nearly $80,000 for violating copyright protections on Hello Kitty, Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse products, OC Weekly has learned.A federal judge inside the Ronald Reagan Federal Courthouse in Santa Ana this month determined that Carlos Rocca and Roxana ... More >>

Hello Kitty: Forever Kitty

[Trendzilla] Onch Movement teams up with Forever21 to reinvent Sanrio's iconic feline

'Angry Little Girls' Goes Hollywood

[Trendzilla] Lela Lee's cult comic strip becomes an animated series—with Margaret Cho!

[UPDATED: It's Tomorrow!] Yogurtland and Sanrio Team Up Again To Launch All-New Merch

UPDATE: The collab hits stores tomorrow, July 10! Get ready to start spooning. ORIGINAL POST: New spoons! New cups! New pictures of yourself holding said spoons and cups to post on Facebook! The cat is back--Hello Kitty, that is. From July 10 through Labor Day weekend, the famous feline an ... More >>

On the Line: Phillip Chang of Yogurtland, Part Three

Our interview with Yogurtland's founder comes and goes as quickly as a swirly cup of deliciousness. As if he isn't busy enough, Phillip has big plans for the team: They're moving! Leaving the home of ducks, angels and mice, the fro-yo headquarters is headed south to (drum roll, please) . . . . Irvin ... 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 >>

Genki Revolving Sushi Restaurant to Open in MainPlace Mall

​Genki Sushi, a kaiten (revolving) sushi restaurant that's huge in Hawaii and has spread to Seattle, will open its first California location in the Westfield MainPlace Mall in Santa Ana. The sushi-ya will be located on the first floor near JCPenney, next to the children's train ride. It looks to b ... More >>

Hello Kitty Is 37!

[Trendzilla] Tokidoki and Nooka collaborate with our favorite kittenpants for her birthday

Cuteness in a Cup: Yogurtland Partners with Sanrio 

Fr​o-yo fans, prepare to fight off a swarm of kawaii lovers for your next cup of self-serve frozen goodness.Anaheim-based Yogurtland is collaborating with cuteness empire Sanrio, stocking its 130 locations with spoons, cups and collectibles featuring Hello Kitty, My Melody, Keroppi and Chococat.

Vans Goes Off the Wall and Onto Your Feet

[Trendzilla] Featuring new collaborations this summer with Jesse Jo, Helly Kitty and APC, the OC stalwart remains relevant

Sephora Offers More Hello Kitty

[Trendzilla] Lip balm, nail lacquer and more for those of you hopelessly obsessed with the mouthless cat

Sanrio Trucks Its Kawaii to Tustin

[Trendzilla] The Small Gift Mobile Pop-Up Shop Tour brings the awesomely cute to OC

These Boots Are Made for Hello Kitty

[Trendzilla] Dr. Martens experience a femme revival

Hello Kitty + Skateboards = Art

[Trendzilla] Girl Skateboards all decked out, Sanrio-style

Gettin' Made: Three Apples Reception Saturday Night

Tomorrow night marks the artist party for the Three Apples Hello Kitty Themed art show on exhibit at Royal T through November 15. There's lots of reasons to check this reception out - goodie bags to the first 100 visitors, live group paintings being created as you watch, photo ops with Hello Ki ... More >>

Mmm . . . Vittles

Hardtack, biscuits & gravy, salt pork, beef jerky, burritos, falafel, & banh mi—you know, cowboy  food

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Shrimp Balls and Chococat Coitus

Our critic comes clean on his carnal indiscretions while dining at Yujean Kangs

Diary of a Mad Coffeehouse

The year in soulful scribbles