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  • Blogs

    November 1, 2006

    Coyote Sale

    Friends of Coyote Hills—the group battling valiantly to protect the last undeveloped land in Fullerton—hold their fifth annual Garage Sale Fundraiser from 7 a.m. to noon Friday and Saturday at 925 Valencia Mesa, Fullerton. Promising "tons of bargains" (and advising shoppers to arrive ear ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 24, 2007

    NEWPORT BEACH FILM FESTIVAL 2007: THE ARTFUSION EXPERIMENT

    The best place to drink heavily at Fashion Island is...Red Robin. Unexpected, right? But a Jack-and-Diet there will run you $4.79 plus tax, and it comes in a full-size glass. Don't ask why the price is so strangely to-the-penny; just enjoy the fact that it's a cocktail cheaper than many beers. Other ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 26, 2007

    Monday's Headlines. No Surprises: Shaky ground for the mayor-who-would-be-governor

    Preparing for deportation: In the past fiscal year, Immigration and Customs Enforcement made almost twice as many arrests (30,396) in its fugitive operations program as it did the previous year, reports the Register. ICE also picked up more than 4,000 illegals in workplace raids - up 11 percent fro ... More >>

  • Features

    January 6, 2000

    MORE DIRT, PLEASE

    Re-creating Vietnam

  • Blogs

    November 28, 2008

    LowBallVideoChatter: Steely Dan, "Black Friday"

    Good morning! It's Black Friday, a term some wanker marketing genius coined for the day after Thanksgiving when, ideally, retailers all across this mass-consumer-crazed nation of ours will be (the theory goes) left "in the black." Though in these recessionary times, I'm not even expecting Christmas ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 28, 2008

    On Sale This Week: Mike Ness, Not Much Else

    It's a light week for show announcements, what with the holiday and all--but we do have Mike Ness at the Glass House on Dec. 21, following closely on the heels of his Dec. 6, 9, 10, 14, 19 and 20 shows at the Coach House (of which only the Dec. 14 date is not yet sold out). So much Mike Ness. So ma ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 1, 2008

    Because You're Ugly: Hearts and Laserbeams Sale!

    It's Cyber Monday! That means you can get all the great deals of Black Friday today--and with all the comforts of shopping online. Long Beach Craft Mafia member and local artist Steph Calvert is offering 20% off everything in her online storefront, Hearts and Laserbeams, which features all sorts of ... More >>

  • Calendar

    June 4, 2009

    Hiking

    El Moro Canyon

  • Blogs

    April 9, 2009

    Welcome to the Poor Chalet

    The lifts are still running at Mammoth and our local mountains, but SnowSports Industries America (SIA) reports the retail side of the industry got hammered in February, continuing a steady decline that began last November, at the height of the Christmas shopping season. "Snow sports ... More >>

  • Film

    February 12, 2009

    'Confessions of a Shopaholic' the Latest Cultural Relic to Be Adapted, But Why Now?

    The lifts are still running at Mammoth and our local mountains, but SnowSports Industries America (SIA) reports the retail side of the industry got hammered in February, continuing a steady decline that began last November, at the height of the Christmas shopping season. "Snow sports ... More >>

  • Culture

    November 27, 2008

    [Trendzilla] Chanel Jackets and Cheap Chic

    The lifts are still running at Mammoth and our local mountains, but SnowSports Industries America (SIA) reports the retail side of the industry got hammered in February, continuing a steady decline that began last November, at the height of the Christmas shopping season. "Snow sports ... More >>

  • Culture

    June 12, 2008

    [Trendzilla] Shopping In the Out of Doors

    The lifts are still running at Mammoth and our local mountains, but SnowSports Industries America (SIA) reports the retail side of the industry got hammered in February, continuing a steady decline that began last November, at the height of the Christmas shopping season. "Snow sports ... More >>

  • Features

    September 8, 2005

    Staff Infection

    Every now and then, a Weekling steps up

  • Music

    February 8, 2007

    Step by Step

    Mark Reynado, Marketing Director, the Block at Orange

  • News

    January 18, 2007

    Saving a Landfill Near You

    Computer Recycling at the Sports Complex

  • Features

    September 8, 2005

    In the Kitchen, With a Knife

    Computer Recycling at the Sports Complex

  • Columns

    December 16, 2004

    Letters

    Computer Recycling at the Sports Complex

  • Music

    December 2, 2004

    Shopping Bagged

    Deck the malls with rounds of Stoli

  • Columns

    January 29, 2004

    Tailgate Party

    Deck the malls with rounds of Stoli

  • Unknown

    December 19, 2002

    Shopping for Armageddon

    Humbuggery at the mall

  • Columns

    December 6, 2001

    The Gifts That Keep Giving

    Humbuggery at the mall

  • News

    June 17, 1999

    The Starbucks Solution

    Mike Sheldrake figured he was dead when Starbucks opened two stores near his indie coffeehouse. Now his business is up 40 percent.

  • Blogs

    September 4, 2009

    Gettin' Made: And Sent Off to ReForm School

    Heading to Los Angeles for the grand opening of Home Ec tonight? Don't forget to stop by the shop that gave Home Ec its start, I'm talkin' about a little place down the block known as ReForm School. Indie craft overload - picture 12,000 awesome handmade things all under one roof and you' ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 3, 2009

    The Weezer Snuggie Has Landed!

    You might remember Weezer's endorsement of the Snuggie during their live concerts. This was the obvious next step to take. Christmas shopping: DONE--everybody gets a backwardsass robe!  

  • Blogs

    November 19, 2009

    Cops to Be Out in Force Throughout OC This Weekend, "Black Friday"

    ​Various Orange County communities are going to be crawling with extra cops this weekend as pre-Thanksgiving pushes are made to get drunks, druggies, the unlicensed and unsafe motorcyclists off the road and to ensure everyone is buckling up.R. Scott Moxley blogged earlier today about the Orange Co ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 26, 2009

    Free Cocoa And Hot Cider at South Coast Plaza

    ​It's not a free IKEA breakfast, but it's something.  This year, like last year, South Coast Plaza will put out some free cocoa and hot cider to anyone needing a little pick-me-up after a marathon shopping spree...or at least they hope that you'll go on a marathon shopping spree after you get ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 23, 2009

    Gift Wrath: Retailers Walk Fine Line at Christmas

    Be more jolly!​Gustavo blogged about California Coalition for Immigration Reform head Barbara Coe forwarding to her knuckle-dragging followers an article critical of Best Buy's all inclusive Thanksgiving greeting including a happy Eid Al-Adha wish to Muslims, which naturally forced Babs to conclud ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 28, 2010

    A Gimmick From Record Stores and Slayer on Black Friday? No Way!

    ​Thanksgiving, Schanksgiving. As a music geek who lives to shop, Black Friday gimmicks are near and dear to my heart.This year has a bunch of Black Friday gimmicks that sound pretty interesting.

  • Blogs

    November 12, 2010

    Gettin' Made: A Fond Farewell to Mahar Drygoods

    A constant in the world of indie crafting for the past five years, it always brightened my day when I saw Robert Mahar of Mahar Drygoods at shows. His bright, sunny and always friendly disposition was the perfect complement to the unique and nostalgic children's products offered in his online s ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 18, 2010

    He's Steven Slater, Bitches: Jet Blue Employee Turned Folk Hero Turned...Rapper?

    http://www.facebook.com/pages/Steven-Slater​Former Jet Blue employee Steven Slater became a household name this summer after quitting his job in epic fashion. It wasn't just another day on the job back August 9 when Slater got into an argument with a passenger over a package. He had finally had ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 19, 2010

    Gettin' Made: Patchwork Holiday Shows

    It's not quite Thanksgiving yet, but it's time to start turning our thoughts towards the holidays. Get a jump on your holiday shopping by picking up unique, one of a kind handmade goodies for your friends and family at one of the upcoming Patchwork craft fairs! ​ After the jump, details ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 24, 2010

    Record Stores Hold Nationwide Vinyl Sale on Black Friday; Here's a Handy List of Local Participants

    John Gilhooley/OC WeeklyFingerprints Record Store​A few weeks ago, the people behind Record Store Day announced their plan to host "Back to Black Friday," where indie music stores will be carrying exclusive and limited vinyle and CD releases by Metallica, U2, Bob Dylan, Tom Petty and the Heartbre ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 25, 2010

    Free Breakfast at IKEA from Friday to Sunday

    Edwin Goei​It's that time of year again: The time of year where IKEA tries to entice you to come to do some holiday shopping at their yellow/blue warehouse by offering their already ridiculously low priced 99-cent breakfast plates for absolutely nothing at all. From tomorrow (yes, Black Friday), u ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 30, 2010

    3hree Things: On Holiday Shopping And Retail Zombies I Hope To Avoid This Season

    Watch out for 3hree Things every Tuesday, where Riley Breckenridge, drummer of Orange County's favorite local alt-rock band Thrice, gives his take on life in Southern California as an OC native.Tis the season to be an asshole jolly. A caveat: I love giving gifts, and love that the hol ... More >>

  • Calendar

    December 23, 2010

    Charlie Sleeth

    Seasons 52

  • Calendar

    May 19, 2011

    'The Breakfast Club'

    Regency South Coast Village

  • Culture

    September 22, 2011

    Z Is for Zara

    [Trendzilla] The fast-fashion company opens an online store

  • Blogs

    November 8, 2011

    Record Store Day's Black Friday Special Releases: Rolling Stones, Beastie Boys And More

    ​Record Store Day is giving fans a few limited releases to tide them over until the annual April event. The event, which saw it's 30th anniversary this year, is dedicated to independent record retailers and supported by artists and fans alike. A handful of new records will be released on Nov. 25, ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 22, 2011

    Awkward Commercial of the Day: Rebecca Black's Viral Monstrosity Tapped For Kohl's Black Friday Ad

    ​Just when you thought you'd finally got Rebecca Black's musical aneurysm "Friday" out of your head, the most obnoxious store in the mall has tapped the most annoying song in history to try to convince you to go shopping on the most stressful day of the year. Apparently, Kohl's brilliant mark ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 23, 2011

    Support Your Local Independent Record Shops: Black Friday Record Store Day Sales Roundup

    Black Friday Record Store Day​Like it or not, the holiday season is upon us. As we all know, the big kick-off is Black Friday, when everyone shakes off the inevitable Thanksgiving food coma and hits the streets to forage for the best deals on gifts for friends and family. Rather than heading to th ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 24, 2011

    Big Brother is Watching You ... Shop

    ​At least this can be said of the decision by operators of The Promenade at Temecula to track Black Friday shoppers via their mobile phones:At least they aren't using the technology only to track black people.Back in the day--but not anymore, right guys--African Americans were closely monitored at ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 25, 2011

    Odd Future Announces Christmas Show in L.A., Here's How to Get Tickets

    ​Odd Future just announced via Tumblr/Twitter that they'll be playing a Christmas show at the Roxy in L.A. on December 22nd, and, like last year, they'll be giving away all kinds of gifts to attendees. Tickets are only available at the OFWGKTA pop-up shop at 410 North Fairfax, Los Angeles, from 12 ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 28, 2011

    The Five Best Foods to Have Delivered on Cyber Monday While You Shop Online

    QuickMeme.com​It's Cyber Monday, that analogue to Friday's truly shameful display of American consumerism. (Seriously, that image of the woman's butt crack in the video for the $2 toasters? Some things you can never un-see.)Our brethren and sistren at the Houston Press wrote a great list of why Cy ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 29, 2011

    Report: Best-Selling Video Games of Black Friday 2011

    ​Like watching football or having a nap after stuffing yourself with turkey, Black Friday shopping has become a Thanksgiving tradition for millions of Americans. If you're a smart shopper and a gamer, there's no doubt that you've saved many of your video game purchases for the weekend following Th ... More >>

  • Calendar

    November 24, 2011
  • Blogs

    December 6, 2011

    David Guetta Is the First DJ to Have His Handprints at Grauman's Chinese Theatre

    ​See also: 3hree Things: Holiday Shopping for THAT DUDE David Guetta is the first DJ to have his handprints immortalized at Grauman's Chinese Theatre. The French native, whose mystical ability behind the booth has the power to reconnect the continents, was recognized this weekend by the iconic ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 7, 2011

    Tiësto Launches Clothing Line Called "CLVB LIFE." Seriously.

    Stephanie PistelYes, now you can look like this, too​See also: *3hree Things: Holiday Shopping for THAT DUDE *David Guetta Is the First DJ to Have His Handprints at Grauman's Chinese Theatre Tiësto's brand-new clothing line, called CLVB LIFE, debuts in Los Angeles tomorrow. The DJ, who was ... More >>

  • Calendar

    December 15, 2011

    Pinback

    Observatory

  • Calendar

    November 24, 2011

    Holiday Tea

    Ritz Carlton

  • Calendar

    December 22, 2011
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