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  • Blogs

    April 20, 2012

    American Civil Liberties Union Caravan Blasting Immigration Laws Coming to Santa Ana

    The American Civil Liberties Union caravan stopping in Santa Ana at high noon Monday to draw attention to the damage done by immigration laws like Arizona's is sure to include a hippie van with stickers all over it. Only some messages will be in Spanglish, and Jerry Garcia's Dead head will be replac ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 27, 2012

    Remember When OC Republicans Loved Rick Perry? He Needs Them in Texas

    ​Remember last fall when Texas Governor Rick Perry packed 1,000 supporters--including former Orange County Republican Party chairman Tom Fuentes, rising from his death bed--into Roger's Gardens in Newport Beach? Perry also scooped up cash for his presidential run at some private affairs with Orang ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 13, 2012

    [UPDATED with Santa Ana Hypocrisy?] "Bain" of Mitt Romney's Existence: Shitty Stewardship of Anaheim Company

    ​UPDATE, JAN. 13, 10:42 A.M.: Even those who question Mitt Romney's commitment to conservatism would agree that, when it comes to business, he has steadfastly advocated in public speeches that government must get out of the way so they can flourish. But now, a second Orange County connection to Ro ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 12, 2012

    Fred Karger, Gay GOP Presidential Candidate, Left N.H. in Bachmann-Burner Overdrive

    ​Fred Karger's goal heading into the New Hampshire presidential primary was to better a major candidate who campaigned against gay marriage, something the GOP insider accomplished by beating Michelle Bachmann by 137 votes. Of course, Bachmann had dropped out of the race before the N.H. primary, b ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 6, 2011

    Two Asian Concepts From the Carolinas to Come to Irvine

    Edwin Goei​Two new Asian concepts, both from the Carolinas, are coming to the Square at the corner of MacArthur and Main in Irvine, near the airport. Twisted Noodles is an import from North Carolina and will be serving Thai food. It's actually not the first Twisted Noodles restaurant to open in O ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 3, 2011

    Wacky Musical Genres, from Witch House to Chopped and Screwed

    ​Pitchfork reported yesterday that Deftones frontman Chino Moreno has released a new ep for his side project, cryptically named ††† (or, Crosses, if you want to say it out loud). The five-song release features Moreno's trademark echo-moans, which listeners usually hear soaring above the chug ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 30, 2011

    Michele Bachmann Ignores Tom Petty, Keeps Playing 'American Girl' at Rallies

    ​So when Tom Petty sent Tea Party candidate Michele Bachmann a cease and desist letter from asking her to refrain from playing his song "American Girl" (after which Katrina and the Waves asked her to stop playing "Walking on Sunshine") on Monday, Bachmann may not have gotten the memo.That's beca ... More >>

  • Food

    March 31, 2011

    Pee-Wee's Is Beach Burger Bingo

    [Hole In the Wall] This Huntington Beach fave offers great burgers and hot dogs, and its regional specialties are even better

  • Music

    March 17, 2011

    Toro Y Moi Outlasts Blog Trends

    Chillwave latecomer shakes free of Internet hype

  • Blogs

    March 2, 2011

    We Were Feared, Film on '70s Costa Mesa Punk Club Cuckoo's Nest, Tours Colleges Before DVD Release

    ​We Were Feared, the documentary that premiered at the 2010 Newport Beach Film Festival about the dearly departed Cuckoo's Nest punk rock club in Costa Mesa, is making a curtain call around the country.Ivan Correa, the president of Endurance Pictures and co-producer of the film, says We Were Feare ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 5, 2011

    "Everyday Affluent" Can Be Pampered in Newport Coast Vacation Home

    ​Do you consider yourself a member of the "everyday affluent" who has endured poor vacation experiences or, at least, been forced to congregate near common, working-class folks?Well, Brent Handler has an idea you might like:Never lower your standards from the luxury you deserve--especially after B ... More >>

  • Columns

    December 16, 2010

    In Defense of New Mexico

    [¡Ask a Mexican!] And can gabachos shorten Spanish words?

  • Blogs

    August 4, 2010

    Isaac Robert Longo, the Face of Marijuana Manslaughter?

    ​Don't be surprised if Isaac Robert Longo becomes a poster child for the evils of driving while high by forces girding to defeat marijuana legalization in California this November.After all, the 33-year-old Placentia man smoked pot before causing a five-car pileup on the 55 freeway in November 200 ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 30, 2010

    The Bard of the Gypsy Den Replies to the Democratic Party's Plea for Midterm Money

    What, me worry?​Ann Marie Habershaw, chief operating officer of the Democratic National Committee, sent out one of those mass emails claiming her party has a plan to do well in the mid-term elections--if the person receiving the message sends back five bucks by tonight. Little did H ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 19, 2010

    South Carolina Restaurant Forced To Change Its Name: Too Similar To Dana Point Eatery

    ​Here's some odd news that came to my attention. A restaurant named Salt Creek Cafe in a town called Murrells Inlet, South Carolina recently had to change its name recently. And yes, it's exactly for the reasons you might have already guessed (it has to do with Dana Point's Salt Creek Grille). ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 1, 2009

    Sam Adams "Utopias 2009" Released at 27% ABV

    bsx @ flickr.com CC BY-NC-SA 2.0​As reported today by the OC Weekly's sister publication, Phoenix New Times, Boston Brewing Company, the makers of Sam Adams, have released their biennial Utopias beer. The beer, a barrel-aged strong ale that came out at a whopping 54 proof, is sold in 24-ounce copp ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 8, 2009

    Are OC Republicans Lying or Businessmen Stupid for Leaving Country's Most Popular State?

    ​The kind of Orange County Republicans who would launch a recall of a Southern California politician from their own party tell you higher taxes are driving businesses out of California. They'll compare Cali's various tax rates with a backwater state like Nevada, or send their pupp ... More >>

  • Calendar

    August 27, 2009

    Band of Horses

    Pomona Fox Theater

  • Blogs

    July 31, 2009

    FBI: That Cute Home for Rent Could Be Latest Nigerian Scam

    ​So, you know those Nigerian criminals of "We've got a $1 million check waiting from your long lost Nigerian prince uncle" spam e-mail fame? They've come up with a new scam, warns the FBI. You can't believe your good fortune--you find a rental home in a nice area through a Craigslist classifi ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 27, 2009

    Taco Bell Crime of the Week!

    ​The big story regarding Taco Bell is the death of its former Chihuahua mascot, and we'll have a proper eulogy once I recover from my recet wisdom teeth extraction. But you'd think criminals would at least take the week of out of respect for the dog who helped Taco Bell expand worldwide...but no! ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 10, 2009

    Cypress College Recognized for Muzzling Free Speech

    Photo by Gregory MiguelA hand-cuffed activist is led away from an anti-abortion protest at Cypress College last year.The independently funded Thomas Jefferson Center for the Protection of Free Expression cites the administration of Cypress College on its 18th annual list of the "best" Muzzlers of Fr ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 19, 2009

    Churro Station To Open Franchises in Santa Ana and Anaheim

    Move over cupcakes. Step aside frozen yogurt. There will be a new dessert in town. And his name is churro. He's been deep-fried, covered in sugar and cinnamon, and franchised by an outfit called Churro Station. The chain -- started by a woman who rightly realized that there were no churro franc ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 28, 2009

    OC's Rich Vein of Klanniness Tapped Out?

    Call it racist gentrification (redundant, right?): The Ku Klux Klan, the white supremacist group that virtually created Orange County, can now barely be found among our county's pale-colored treasure trove of bigots. Californian politician and proud clucker Dr. Henry William Head helped engineer Ora ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 13, 2008

    An Alligator Walks Into a Bar...

    We don't take to kindly to reptilian creatures hangin' round our booze in these parts. In fact, we shun 'em. Honestly, who wrote the headline for that story? And more importantly, why do people in Fort Mill, South Carolina give a shit?

  • Blogs

    August 27, 2008

    Democrat Boss (& Daybreak OC) Clueless on Cultural Reference

    During Rick Warren’s Saddleback Church Obama-McCain interviews earlier this month, the pastor asked McCain to identify the “three wisest people that [sic] you know that you would rely on heavily in an administration.” McCain quickly named General David Petraeus and Lindsey Graham, a Republica ... More >>

  • Features

    January 24, 2008

    Moneyopoly

    Who are the OC players who contributed to the 2008 presidential candidates?

  • Calendar

    November 22, 2007

    Sunday - 11/25

    The SWEA Christmas Fair at the Costa Mesa Neighborhood Community Center, Band of Horses at the Glass House, Greyhound Adoption Show & Tell at Petco

  • Features

    December 28, 2006

    Farewell 2006!

    JAMES BROWN! WHOS HE?
    Gary Burger, 1966

  • Blogs

    November 10, 2006

    Deconstructing Borat

    You've probably seen Borat, and if so you've probably seen Borat drunk, and you may actually be drunk now, and that puts you in a good state of mind to process this scene-by-scene dissection from Salon. Philosophical guy, the Borat: not many other movies this year have everybody asking questions lik ... More >>

  • News

    November 9, 2006

    In the Bag

    Pam Anderson and Borats sack

  • Blogs

    October 16, 2006

    David Dreier: In and Out

    Kevin Naff raises an interesting observation in his New York Blade editorial "Gay Republicans in the Hot Seat": WITH THE MAINSTREAM media engaged in wall-to-wall Mark Foley scandal coverage for a solid week, attention turned awkwardly (and predictably) to the subject of gay Republicans. Who are the ... More >>

  • Film

    October 12, 2006

    New Reviews

    Alex Rider: Operation Stormbreaker; Driving Lessons; The Grudge 2; The Marine; Nearing Grace; One Night With the King; The Queen

  • Columns

    April 27, 2006

    Diary of a Mad County

    April 19 - April 25

  • Music

    August 5, 2004

    Angels, Osmonds & Bosoms!

    April 19 - April 25

  • Music

    January 15, 2004

    James Brown is Innocent

    His crime is that hes James Brown

  • Columns

    November 13, 2003

    The Blame Game

    His crime is that hes James Brown

  • News

    November 14, 2002

    Uncle Sam Bets Big Money on Iraq

    His crime is that hes James Brown

  • News

    August 15, 2002

    Perp Walks

    His crime is that hes James Brown

  • Columns

    June 13, 2002

    Diary of a Mad County

    His crime is that hes James Brown

  • News

    April 11, 2002

    Seizures in the Middle East

    His crime is that hes James Brown

  • News

    July 19, 2001

    Smoke, Bullets, Mayhem

    And free apple pie to the Nixon Librarys first 100 visitors

  • Columns

    November 30, 2000

    Satan vs. Lucifer!

    This weeks featured NFL game: Carolina Panthers vs. Green Bay Packers

  • News

    November 16, 2000

    Closing Time

    Greens go home early, celebrate nationwide whomping

  • News

    June 15, 2000

    Working

    Bikini Shop Salesperson, Huntington Beach

  • Columns

    January 20, 2000

    The Needles Eye

    Talkin smack where smacks due

  • Columns

    December 23, 1999

    This weeks featured NFL game: San Francisco 49ers (4-9) at Carolina Panthers (6-7)

    Talkin smack where smacks due

  • News

    September 30, 1999

    Mugged

    Need to find a good photo of yourself? Ask the Secret Service

  • Columns

    September 16, 1999

    This weeks featured game: Arizona (9-7 last season) at Philadelphia (3-13)

    Need to find a good photo of yourself? Ask the Secret Service

  • News

    March 25, 1999

    Ode to Sneaky Pete

    Nuclear industry exposes ex-governor's Ward Valley lie

  • Culture

    November 26, 1998

    Between the Generations

    Sexual politics and moral ambiguity take the stage

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