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  • Blogs

    April 29, 2012

    Best of the LA Times Book Fest: New California and Old, and Bruce, too!

    Mr. Bib caught up with friends, and met new ones, at last weekend's Los Angeles Times Festival of Books at USC. I'd like nothing better than to do that every weekend. Imagine: a world where the value of literacy, poetry, science, the arts, civic participation is assume, despite or in opposition to t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 30, 2012

    Newport Beach Ranks 3rd Among American Cities That Most Value Sex

    ​Newport Beach ranks third among American cities where adults most value sex in a relationship.So that's why our hook-up ads sell so well!By the way, this wasn't some crappy greeting card company survey.

  • Blogs

    March 20, 2012

    Newport Beach Film Fest Goes Freeway Dancing

    ​Every spring, the Newport Beach Film Festival exposes hidden cinematic gems to local audiences, and the 13th run coming up April 26-May 3 will no doubt provide many more of the same. But, let's face it, clunkers do somehow make it into the lineup, something that is bound to happen when you are sh ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 5, 2012

    Daniel Edward Becerril II, Huntington Beach Investor, Allegedy Robbed-Murdered Artist

    ​A Huntington Beach financial consultant and his wife are being held in the 2008 murder of a Santa Monica artist who was fleeced out of more than a half million dollars.Santa Monica police investigators also believe others may have been involved in the complex financial scheme, but so far it is on ... More >>

  • Calendar

    December 22, 2011

    The Toledo Show

    Harvelle's

  • Blogs

    December 5, 2011

    Irvine Mitsuwa Marketplace Food Court To Host Santouka Ramen

    ​It would've seemed a safe bet to assume that the new Irvine Mitsuwa Marketplace going into the 13,800 square feet space at Heritage Plaza that was formerly Ace Hardware would contain a Santouka Ramen. At every single Mitsuwa Marketplace in the US (Costa Mesa; Torrance; Los Angeles; Santa Monica; ... More >>

  • News

    November 17, 2011

    The Huntington Beach Surf Riot: A New Perspective

    An English photographer unearths his shots of burning cop cars and surfboards from 1986, then brings them back to SoCal

  • Music

    November 17, 2011

    Big Sean, Now Really Big

    The Detroit rapper lives the dream on his debut album

  • Blogs

    November 7, 2011

    [UPDATE: A Statement From Tovar] Goldenvoice's 30th Anniversary Fest: Social D, Bad Religion, Descendents Headline

    ​UPDATE, NOV. 7, 9:52 A.M.: Founder Gary Tovar explains the lineup in a statement: "The artists and lineup for these special shows were chosen to reflect the bands that embraced and were instrumental in building Goldenvoice from day one. Like us, they had just the right screws loose. Because of th ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 21, 2011

    Drunk After Work: The Counter

    ​The Place: The Counter, 6416 Irvine Boulevard, Irvine, (949) 336-7272; www.thecounterburger.com.The Hours: Monday through Friday, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

  • Blogs

    June 20, 2011

    C.J. Jacobson from Top Chef Season Three: Nice Guy, Should Open a Restaurant in his Native OC!

    ​I'm not really appropriate to take out in public settings, so it was nice to see my chica set up a double date for us, even better when she was taking us out of OC and into the nether regions of LA. The place: Son of a Gun, the new-ish seafood place by the guys behind Animal, that restaurant that ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 17, 2011

    John Cole, Paroled Sex Offender, Accused of Fleeing Ankle Monitor and Jerking Off to Pilates Class

    ​Police arrested a wanted Santa Ana parolee who allegedly jerked off while watching a pilates class in Santa Monica.John Cole was originally popped for suspected indecent exposure, but police in Santa Monica later discovered the 54-year-old was also wanted in Orange County for allegedly failing to ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 12, 2011

    World's Most Expensive Bowl of Pho Goes for $5,000

    Edwin Goei/OC WeeklyAnQi's basic $9 pho. Pretty good, but will $4,991 in gourmet ingredients (and some cash for charity) make it better? We would hope. ​The pho experience is anything but fancy, and that's just fine for all of us at SAFII. Tarnished napkin holders, murky ice water, tattered booths ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 26, 2011

    KCRW Global Street Food Fest SOLD OUT--But Win a Pair of Tickets NOW

    Piaggio on Wheels will be there this Sunday, and so can you!​SOOOOO...remember that panel I'm going be on this Sunday in Santa Monica, alongside KCRW-FM 89.9's Evan Kleiman, celebrity chef Jet Tila, and Pulitzer Prize-winning food critic Jonathan Gold? If you're interested, tough tamales--event is ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 16, 2011

    "I Used To Be a Vegan" by Zion I & The Grouch: Vegan Underground Rap Yo!

    ​This last Sunday, I bit the bullet and tagged along with an "amiga" to a Jersey Shore-themed family party in Walnut. It didn't really work out, but at least I got the scoop for a bad-ass underground rap song.My then-unofficial cuñado ("brother-in-law," for you non-español forkers) Kenny Segal l ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 18, 2011

    Dervaes Family Sends Out Ridiculous Press Release Claiming They're Not Trying to Shut Up Urban Homesteaders

    Say what you will about the dingbat Dervaeses of Pasadena, the family that stirred a national controversy when they decided to trademark the terms "urban homstead" and "urban homesteading," but at least they're remaining consistent. They've maintained their innocence from the start, blaming a conspi ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 10, 2010

    Bruxie Gourmet Waffle Sandwiches Already Planning a Second Location

    Professor SaltClick here to see our slideshow of Bruxie Gourmet Waffles.​Damn, that was fast: barely a month into its existence, not even a month after Shuji reviewed it and before Edwin could make his way down there, Bruxie Gourmet Waffle Sandwiches in Old Towne Orange is already looking to open ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 1, 2010

    Mitsuwa Marketplace Offers 20-Percent Off Everything Today!

    ​For one day only, Mitsuwa Marketplace in Costa Mesa is offering 20-percent off everything in the market--yes, that includes ready-made sushi, bento boxes, meat and seafood--and yes, the place is a fucking madhouse.

  • Blogs

    November 3, 2010

    Gettin' Made: Craft Class Schedules for November

    The holiday season is upon us, and the economy's not much better than it was last year. There's no better time to learn a new crafty skill so you can make fabulous, money-saving gifts for your friends and family--thankfully, there's a slew of craft classes available near you to get you started! ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 1, 2010

    Gettin' Made: BAM Fest Tomorrow in Santa Monica

    Looking for something to do this weekend? How about an event that combines your love of booze, paintings and tunes? You're in luck--the first Beer, Art and Music Festival takes place tomorrow to bring you three great tastes that taste great together! ​ After the jump, details on ho ... More >>

  • Calendar

    September 9, 2010

    Santa Monica: The Art of Summer

    Orange County Center for Contemporary Arts

  • Calendar

    September 2, 2010
  • Blogs

    August 4, 2010

    Gettin' Made: August Craft Classes

    The last month of summer is upon us, and if you're looking for a way to get your learn on before heading back to school next month we've got you covered with a whole slew of craft classes available in and around Orange County! Look at all the great things you can learn how to make at The Urban Craf ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 5, 2010

    Katy Perry, Reinterpreted: "California Gays"

    ​Filmmaker Ryan James Yezak made one of the cutest interpretations of Katy Perry's "California Gurls" we've seen. In it: hot, hairless twinks, a tribute to the movie Mean Girls, and various recognizable spots around Santa Monica. 

  • Blogs

    June 3, 2010

    Gettin' Made: Craft Classes for June

    How is it June already? If you're running behind on your New Year's resolution to pick up a new craft technique or two, it's not too late - sign up for one of this month's craft classes being offered around the southland! Learn how to make this babydoll dress at Home Ec in Silverlake this mon ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 3, 2010

    Gettin' Made: Crafty Classes for May

    Picture from the Home Ec website Students from Jenny Ryan's Sewing 101 class show off their finished tote bags - learn how to make your own this month!​ May is here, time to scope out the craft class offerings around southern California! Get to Home Ec in Silverlake tonight for the monthl ... More >>

  • Calendar

    April 1, 2010

    The Language Archive

    South Coast Repertory

  • Blogs

    March 10, 2010

    Oscar Winners Bust Sushi Restaurant For Allegedly Serving Whale

    Did you hear about the sting operation recent Oscar winners for The Cove conducted at The Hump in Santa Monica? The covert investigation led to allegations that the popular restaurant was serving endangered whale meat. Above is the ABC 7's news clip on it. It became a national story in a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 1, 2010

    [UPDATED:] Trabuco Canyon's Lila Rizk Guilty in Massive Real Estate Fraud

    UPDATE: At her sentencing in a Los Angeles federal court today, Trabuco Canyon's Lila Rizk received a three-year prison term for her role in a massive mortgage fraud scheme that caused tens of millions of dollars in losses to federally insured banks.​A federal jury on Aug. ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 18, 2010

    Overheard at the Farmers' Market, Part 3

    ​I've always been a bit weirded out that the farmers' market near UCI is something of a tourist attraction. I understand the Santa Monica Wednesday market (it's huge) and the Hollywood market (it's in Tourist Central), but Irvine? Nevertheless, the parking lot fills up with out-of-state plates as ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 21, 2009

    Free Crap That Came In The Mail: Everclear, 'In A Different Light'

    ​Is there any more concrete evidence that a band is out of ideas than releasing an album full of new recordings of old songs?

  • Blogs

    May 7, 2009

    Monday Night BBQs Are Back On the Menu At Ho-Hum Habana

    May is National Barbeque Month (yay!) and, so far, the weather's playing ball.Good to hear, then, that Habana at the Lab recently reintroduced its Monday night BBQ (from 10pm till midnight, from now through Labor Day), held on its gorgeous, romantic patio. Assuming I could ever last that l ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 30, 2009

    Marché Moderne's Market Is A Feast For the Senses

    As I mentioned recently, Marché Moderne is celebrating two years at South Coast Plaza with a two-night special tasting menu and market for diners. Last night was the first night; I attended--and also Twittered about the experience. The food was superb, the dishes showcasing top-tier produce from th ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 25, 2009

    If Your Tap Water Tastes Like Rocket Fuel, Go Here

    California's Department of Toxic Substances Control, which oversees the ongoing cleanup of a toxic site in Chino Hills which for years had been an Aerojet manufacturing facility, is collecting public comment on its efforts through April 10. Some testimony will be gathered at a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 15, 2009

    Indie 103.1 Goes Off The Airwaves, Lives On Online

    Edit: As you can see, the shock of this news has affected more than one of us here on staff...Acclaimed LA/OC radio station Indie 103.1--which attracted nationwide attention due to their deep playlists and unconventional specialty shows in the face of increasingly uniform FM radio formats--is abando ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 6, 2008

    My Bloody Valentine to Tour N. America (Fingers Crossed)

    It's the musical equivalent of J.D. Salinger emerging from seclusion. A mere 16 years since their last visit to this continent, shoegazer-rock masters of the omniverse My Bloody Valentine return to feed us with their bliss. Among the eight dates [see below; ht- Pitchfork], there'll be two at the San ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 31, 2008

    KCRW, Now with Even More User-friendliness

    Extraordinarily popular Santa Monica-based radio station KCRW 89.9 FM is introducing a new cutting-edge media player that, its publicist claims, “will empower online listeners to make KCRW their own.” (Does that mean we have to make the coffee, too?) KCRW’s Director of New Media, Anil Dewan ... More >>

  • Food

    December 20, 2007

    Counter Intelligence

    The quest for the perfect burger ends in Irvine

  • Blogs

    June 27, 2007

    Sonic Youth to Retrofit Urban Outfitters for Radio Benefit

    Avant-garde jam band Sonic Youth and electronic-pop tunesmith Dntel (Jimmy Tamborello of the Postal Service) will be playing a free concert to benefit KXLU-FM 88.9 (Loyola Marymount University's campus station) at Santa Monica's Third Street Promenade Urban Outfitters, Saturday, July 21 (time as yet ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 19, 2007

    Black and Blue at the zoo

    Avant-garde jam band Sonic Youth and electronic-pop tunesmith Dntel (Jimmy Tamborello of the Postal Service) will be playing a free concert to benefit KXLU-FM 88.9 (Loyola Marymount University's campus station) at Santa Monica's Third Street Promenade Urban Outfitters, Saturday, July 21 (time as yet ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 13, 2007

    Driving: Me Crazy!

    You know what I hate most about my new life in Orange County? No, not that. That either. What I hate is that if I stay out any time later than, say, 10 p.m., the odds seem to be about 50/50 that the freeway exit I need will be randomly closed. Or even that the entire freeway will be randomly clos ... More >>

  • Features

    January 4, 2007
  • Film

    June 2, 2005

    Wipe Out!

    Lords of Dogtown lays it down and pretty

  • Columns

    February 13, 2003

    New Column!

    Lords of Dogtown lays it down and pretty

  • Columns

    February 6, 2003
  • News

    December 19, 2002

    Slate Nailer

    Conservative James Lacy plays turncoat to sway elections

  • Food

    May 31, 2001

    Insane In the Membrane

    How to cook Santa Monica Seafoods yummy shellfish

  • Features

    February 1, 2001

    Holy Mackerel!

    We came, we saw seafood, we ate it, we left

  • Columns

    November 2, 2000

    Lost Weekend

    Finding the OC in LA

  • Columns

    September 9, 1999

    Letters

    Finding the OC in LA

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