California’s newest In-N-Out is officially serving up Double-Doubles, and fresh photos show burger fans are wasting no time christening the drive-thru. The newly minted outpost anchors The Canopy, a 12-acre, 90,000-square-foot outdoor shopping and dining hub taking shape at Irvine’s massive $1 billion Great Park. Clocking in at roughly 1,300 acres, the sprawling mega project … Read more
Olivia Rodrigo’s star-studded new festival earned rave reviews for what happened on stage — but getting out was a show of its own. Some 45,000 concertgoers packed Irvine’s Great Park for the inaugural Daisy Chain Fields festival on Saturday, with many blasting authorities over a post-traffic meltdown that allegedly left attendees trapped in parking lots, … Read more
Olivia Rodrigo is about to put one Southern California park through the ultimate stress test. A staggering 45,000 people are expected to descend on Irvine’s Great Park at the end of this month for the pop princess’ inaugural Daisy Chain Fields festival — more than quadruple the crowd the park’s usual concert venue is built … Read more
Cookie fans rejoice: an iconic NY-based bakery is opening in Newport Beach this fall. Levain Bakery, beloved for its gooey, slab-thick cookies, will make its Orange County debut this September at the Fashion Island mall. Levain began in 1995 as a small bread shop on West 74th Street; in the three decades since, the company … Read more
Travel experts recently revealed California as the best state to spend a long weekend exploring. From mountains to beaches, desert expanses to old-growth forests, the Golden State has proven to be the preferred place for a three-day getaway. And with Labor Day on the horizon, Travel + Leisure has shared their picks for the five … Read more
A first look at the highly anticipated In-N-Out coming to Irvine’s sprawling Great Park shows the burger joint looking nearly ready to start flipping Double-Doubles — as the surrounding former military base undergoes a staggering $1-billion transformation. New drone footage posted to Instagram by Orange County realtor Tina Tan gives a birds eye view of … Read more
Irvine isn’t exactly known as party central. But it turns out nobody nurses a bender better. The famously buttoned-up Orange County city has been crowned the best-equipped place in America to survive the morning after, topping a ranking of 75 major US cities for hangover recovery convenience. And California didn’t stop after last call. Long … Read more
The Happiest Place on Earth is cleaning house, and Disney die-hards can take home some seriously strange souvenirs home — if they have enough cash, and in some cases, enough space. Dozens of bizarre, spooky and instantly recognizable pieces of park history from Disneyland, Walt Disney World and other Disney destinations are hitting the auction … Read more
Cancer experts have revealed the horrifying truth about the rash of extremely rare Ewing Sarcoma cases ravaging an elite California enclave. Since 2013, at least six children from the Orange County’s affluent Ladera Ranch have been diagnosed with the rare and insidious bone cancer — with several fatalities in 2026 alone. One of victims, 23-year-old … Read more
A wildly popular Asian grocery giant that just made its California debut is already hungry for more. T&T Supermarket will open its first Southern California location inside The Canopy, a new shopping and dining hub under construction in Irvine’s Great Park, according to Secret Los Angeles. The 34,000-square-foot supermarket is expect to open in late … Read more
A dangerous mosquito-borne virus that can cause deadly brain swelling is surging across Orange County — and officials are now sending trucks into one hard-hit city to fight back. West Nile virus has been detected in mosquito samples from 13 Orange County cities this season, with the number of positive samples more than doubling in just … Read more
Orange County’s fine dining scene just took another hit. The county is now down to just one Michelin-starred restaurant after French eatery Knife Pleat in Costa Mesa lost its coveted star, ending a five-year run among the culinary elite. The latest blow comes just a year after Costa Mesa sushi spot Hana re was stripped … Read more
Costco’s first standalone gas station in the US has opened up in Southern California, and while many drivers are eager to buy cheaper fuel, some shoppers feel the new location is missing the key features they’d hoped for. Despite excitement about the gas station opening, many social media users pointed out it doesn’t offer diesel … Read more
The countdown is on for one of Southern California’s biggest new developments. OCVIBE, the sprawling 100-acre, $4 billion district rising around Anaheim’s Honda Center, has unveiled the first wave of restaurants, public spaces and attractions set to open over the next year — while also revealing an all-star lineup of chefs who will anchor its … Read more
Visitors heading to Irvine’s sprawling Great Park will soon have to pay to park as city leaders look for new ways to plug a growing budget hole. The Irvine City Council voted this week to end the park’s free parking perk, with hourly rates ranging from $2 to $4, and special event parking climbing as … Read more
A cult-favorite Los Angeles burger spot appears to be headed behind the Orange Curtain — and it could be bringing more than just smashburgers. The Win~Dow, the popular walk-up burger stand known for its affordable cheeseburgers, fried chicken sandwiches and shakes, is rumored to be opening a new location in Old Towne Orange. The restaurant appears … Read more
A beloved Orange County bakery that has been serving customers for decades is closing its doors. French’s Pastry Bakery announced it will permanently close its Orange location on June 28, and devastated customers are already mourning the loss. The bakery broke the news over the weekend. “Good morning, Orange County,” they said in an emotional … Read more
Grab your canvas tote bags — Trader Joe’s is expanding its empire. The cult-favorite grocer has confirmed its bringing its everything bagel seasoning and mandarin orange chicken to Anaheim Hills. The new store will be located at 6336 E. Santa Ana Canyon Road, taking over a former Big Lots space at the Anaheim Hills Village. … Read more
A six-figure salary used to be a sign that you’d made it. But anymore in Orange County, California. A single person living in Orange County earning $104,200 a year is now classified as “low income,” according to official state documents released by California’s Department of Housing and Community Development. The staggering new poverty line is … Read more
A Los Angeles wine spot with “no actual bar” and an Orange County sports tavern packed with TVs, trivia and scorching salsa have been crowned among the best bars in America. Esquire named Stir Crazy in Los Angeles and Kelly’s Korner Tavern in Placentia to its 2026 list, giving California two spots on the magazine’s … Read more