After four long years of delays, false starts and endless speculation, one of Southern California’s most beloved thrill rides is finally making its comeback at Knott’s Berry Farm. The amusement park confirmed to the OC Register that the reimagined Montezooma’s Revenge rollercoaster will reopen this summer following a lengthy renovation project. Originally opened in 1978, … Read more
Legendary hotelier Ian Schrager’s long-awaited PUBLIC West Hollywood — a glitzy new luxury hotel taking over the former Standard Hotel site — is set to open its doors on July 15, promising a fresh dose of high-end hospitality on the Sunset Strip. Once the absolute epicenter of late 90s Hollywood decadence, the landmark property at … Read more
New details have finally come out on the newest outpost for cult-favorite In-N-Out Burger, and it’s landing smack-dab in the middle of a $1 billion mega project designed to dwarf Manhattan’s Central Park. The Irvine-based burger behemoth is planting its flag at the Great Park in Irvine, a sprawling 1,300-acre redevelopment of a former Marine … Read more
Construction crews have broken ground on Bolsa Pacific, a massive 83-acre mixed-use development set to replace the long-struggling Westminster Mall in Orange County, according to developers and project officials. The sprawling redevelopment promises to transform the site into what developers are calling “a vibrant mixed-use neighborhood with homes, shops, dining and community gathering spaces centered around a … Read more
The city of Santa Clarita is soon cutting the ribbon on a massive expansion of David March Park, and the centerpiece of the project is a grueling outdoor 116-step exercise staircase — that leads to nothing. While most people try to avoid an extra flight of stairs, the health-obsessed residents of this suburban enclave are … Read more
Los Angeles’ cutthroat restaurant scene just got a major Michelin shakeup, and a crop of buzzy newcomers from Beverly Hills sushi counters to Studio City live-fire grills are suddenly one step closer to culinary superstardom. On Wednesday, Michelin announced that 11 new Southern California restaurants have been added to the California Guide ahead of its … Read more
Southern Californians ready to swap traffic jams for splash zones this Memorial Day weekend are in luck — as some of the region’s biggest water parks are officially kicking off summer with towering slides, giant wave pools and adrenaline-pumping rides. Among the biggest draws is Hurricane Harbor Los Angeles, which reopens Saturday for the 2026 … Read more
Carson is swinging for the fences with a flashy new plan to transform its Civic Center into a sprawling entertainment and housing hub complete with a high-rise City Hall, performing arts venue, apartments and even a potential 420-room hotel. The South Bay city recently approved a new redevelopment blueprint for its roughly 20-acre Civic Center … Read more
The beauty of In-N-Out lies in its consistency — you’ll get the same crisp lettuce, toasted bun, and signature spread at any of its 400+ locations. But any true burger connoisseur knows that now all locations are created equal. In the Golden State, the venue, history and aesthetic can truly elevate a standard Double-Double. From … Read more
The $4 billion OCVIBE development surrounding the Honda Center unveiled flashy new renderings for its upcoming 5,000-seat concert hall, a sleek entertainment venue set to open in 2027 as part of the sprawling 100-acre mega-project. The venue will be situated inside the larger OCVIBE entertainment district — a new campus in Anaheim rising around the … Read more
One of the most ambitious developments in California will feature a new In-N-Out, The Post can reveal. The sprawling $1 billion outdoor mega park project that will eventually dwarf New York’s Central Park is getting its own cult-favorite burger chain. The Animal Style joint will anchor part of “The Canopy,” a new 90,000-square-foot retail and … Read more
Move over, Manhattan. A $1 billion mega-project in Orange County is set to transform an old military base into what could become one of the biggest urban parks in America — complete with lakes, museums, shopping, an amphitheater and enough space to dwarf New York’s Central Park. The sprawling 1,300-acre Great Park in Irvine is … Read more
In parts of the US, asking for grits with your eggs is expected. In others — it’s a nonstarter. A Southern staple, grits are rarely found on breakfast menus in much of the US, particularly in New England. Conversely, New England’s fare of baked beans, fish cakes and corned beef hash could be unappealing to most … Read more
Ten thousand miles away, south of the equator, ski season has already come and gone. In Queenstown, the adventure capital of New Zealand, spring is turning into summer. But if you want a slice of its otherworldly slopes next season, you’ll need to start planning upside down. “The ski season seems to be getting later,” … Read more
“Southern Charm” star Madison LeCroy isn’t apologizing for her parenting choices — even if one of them is has been seen its fare share of debate and shaming. The 35-year-old welcomed her second child, a little girl named Teddi, this June. Teddi was born six weeks early — and unlike when she gave birth to … Read more
movie review SINNERS Running time: 137 minutes. Rated R (strong bloody violence, sexual content and language). In theaters. The South and vampires go together like wooden stakes and undead hearts. Anne Rice put classy Lestat’s feeding grounds in New Orleans, Louisiana, and the trashy vamps of “True Blood” got steamy in the bayou nearby. The … Read more
Buying the bit. Parker Posey’s connection to the Southern accent she adopted for her role in “The White Lotus” Season 3 ran so deep that she found herself slipping into character even after filming wrapped in Thailand. The “Best in Show” star, 56, was overheard using her Durham, North Carolina, drawl while shopping at the … Read more
Macros on the rocks. Myprotein, an online sports nutrition brand, has just teamed up with Southern Comfort to launch a pair of protein powders that taste like whiskey cocktails — hold the whiskey. Not that you couldn’t add whiskey to it — in fact, Arnold Schwarzenegger has admitted to mixing a bit of booze into … Read more
One of Kentucky’s cities has become the largest Ozempic hotspot in the US, despite being branded as a Hollywood weight loss wonder. Bowling Green, just an hour north of Nashville, Tennessee, has seen the highest prescription rates in the nation for the diabetes treatment, which has turned into a method to shed unwanted weight, Bloomberg … Read more
Well, bless their hearts — Gen Z is killing the Southern drawl, y’all. That’s according to a new study published in Language Variation and Change, which claims the classic Southern American accent has been slowly fading over time — with the younger generation now helping to hammer the final nail into the proverbial pine box. Researchers … Read more