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I’m a 42-year-old single, straight female who recently started dating a 36-year-old man in a somewhat-exclusive, long-distance relationship. We have known each other for a short time, but we have clocked hours upon hours on the phone. I have specifically stated many times I don’t want kids of my own (he does), am extremely safety-conscious …
I spend a lot of my free time canvassing the streets of Orange County in search of the ultimate ganja-fueled adventure. Sometimes I come up shorter than a high schooler’s dime bag, and other times I strike pure gold. This past week I was able to get my hands on an extremely limited edition of …
Continue reading “Monday Munchies: Cowboy Cooking in The High Country!”
By 2003, my radio career had taken somewhat of a bizarre turn. I had become firmly entrenched as the street reporter, stunt guy and all-around sidekick on Rick Dees In the Morning on KIIS-FM 102.7 in Los Angeles. Never in my wildest dreams did I think I’d be working with this peachy, clean, all-American, family …
Continue reading “Poorman’s Radio Days: Poorman for Governor!”
It’s 2016, and Cal State Long Beach art instructor and Orange resident Carolin Peters is thinking about the results of the election. She is watching the country begin to divide, with everyone in their own little camp, not talking to one another. She decides to do something about it. If you’re a creative and your …
Continue reading “Carolin Peters’ Intimate Cura Studios Is a Call to Action”
A name from the distant past popped up recently and really gave us a good chuckle. Did I say chuckle? Actually, it was more like we fell onto the floor laughing so hard tears ran down our cheeks. Deputy District Attorney Kelly Ernby, who is running to replace Assembly Member Cottie Petrie-Norris (D-74th District), sent out …
Continue reading “Jim Silva Endorses Kelly Ernby in 74th Assembly Race”
Orange County has long provided a cushy home for Republican wingnuts. Bob Dornan was the most famous, but there was also Dana Rohrabacher, Wally George, John Schmitz, and many other names that it’s probably best we try to forget. For many years, the Republican Party kind of shunted these people aside–never sanctioning them, but also …
Continue reading “Amy Phan West to Challenge Rep. Alan Lowenthal in 2020”
Following a unanimous vote of the city council, Irvine has decided to develop a Climate Action Plan (CAP). On July 9, the City Council voted 4-0 for Councilmember Farrah Khan’s proposal to do a full CAP. Though Councilmember Melissa Fox was absent from the vote, she blogged ahead of the meeting that she supported the …
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There is so much goodness yet so little time this week. We can’t possibly do everything, but maybe you can? Wine makes anything possible— except perhaps driving. Old Vine Gives Diners A Quality Night Out – Costa Mesa Authentic Italian cuisine paired with all the wine and cocktails you can imbibe. You can …
Continue reading “OC Grub Guide 7/11-7/17: Wine, Dine and Old Vine”
Inside a comfortable office located just outside the shadow of the massive Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC) care facility sits Audra Wilford, founder of the MaxLove Project. The Orange-based charity works to increase the quality of life and reduce the health risks of all children fighting cancer in treatment and beyond. Since the foundation …
In a surprise ruling on the case of Department of Commerce v. New York, the U.S. Supreme Court today blocked the Trump Administration’s plan (at least, for now) to include a citizenship question on the 2020 census. You can read more about the ruling in this Reuters story. In a non-surprise, Orange County’s Congressional delegation …
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Twice a month, legendary bartender/chef/restaurant insider Dave Mau pops by Stick A Fork In It to chime in about a random OC food or drink musing of his choice. Enjoy! This June 25th is a day of remembrance for Anthony Bourdain on what would have been his 63rd birthday – some of his hotshot compatriots in The …
Continue reading “Bourdain, Brotherhood and The Dark Places”
Not that long ago a friend got into a jam and had her car towed. Since it was also her first day of work at a new job, I loaned her my car while I headed to the tow yard to spring hers. Since the Santa Ana tow yard was just a few miles from …
Continue reading “New State Bill Could Restrict Poverty-Related Tows”