Oppenheimer and Barbie are being shown the same weekend (July 21) and the internet is having a blast, so to speak. A surreal marriage of two totally wild concepts, though both somehow related to the utopian 1950s. I don’t think it’s THAT surprising, since I’ve been writing so often about how Hollywood is stilted with … [Read more…]
Speaker of the House, Rep. Kevin McCarthy (CA-20), flanked by Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer, left, and Representatives Michelle Steel (CA-45) and Young Kim (CA-40) during a roundtable discussion about Chile’s continued status as a Visa Waiver Program Country in Santa Ana, CA, on Friday, June 16, 2023. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County … [Read more…]
Tom Rea lives in Casper. He’s the editor and founder of WyoHistory.org, a project of the Wyoming Historical Society. Rea has written three books: I first learned about him after stumbling upon an article titled Booze, Cops, and Bootleggers, which looks at Casper during Prohibition. We get into the details a little bit more in … [Read more…]
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ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Orange County leaders heard from several groups Friday looking for a slice of the tourist development tax. That’s the money visitors pay to stay in hotels, motels and short-stay rentals. Last year, the county collected more than $330 million. The Citizen Advisory Task Force heard from a long list of groups … [Read more…]
The deadCenter Film Festival wrapped up last weekend, screening 160 films to thousands of film fans from across the country. This was the first fully in-person festival since the pandemic and the excitement was palatable. From the rooftop of the Museum of Art to the patio at The Jones Assembly to the ballroom at 21C … [Read more…]
Restaurants and other food vendors ordered to close and allowed to reopen by Orange County health inspectors from June 8 to June 15. Tropicana Grill, 622 S. Harbor Blvd., Santa Ana Closed: June 14 Reason: Cockroach infestation Hennessey’s, 31761 Camino Capistrano, Suite 2, San Juan Capistrano Closed: June 14 Reason: Rodent infestation Reopened: June 14 … [Read more…]
The state’s population is set to balloon by 2 million by 2046 and even some of the most affordable suburbs could see median house prices above $1 million. These are the suburbs to buy in now. Government projections show that Queensland’s population could blow out by 2 million by 2046, and that increase in demand … [Read more…]
A Southeast Texas veteran is hoping to become this year’s Carla Hall Presents Favorite Chef. Jennifer Caldwell, a veteran, retired nurse and owner of Orange food truck Luna Nashoba, says she learned about the competition while reading recipes on the Food Network. And while she’d use some of the money to expand her business, most … [Read more…]
Lisa Kudrow, an actress, comedian, writer, and producer, has significantly impacted the entertainment industry with her versatile acting skills and memorable performances. Best known for her role as Phoebe Buffay in the iconic TV show F.R.I.E.N.D.S, Kudrow has also starred in numerous successful movies, including Neighbors, The Boss Baby, and Easy A, to name a … [Read more…]
ST. LOUIS – This weekend might not be the best time for certain folks to get outside regularly, but not necessarily due to heat alone. The National Weather Service forecasts an “orange” air quality day for the St. Louis region on Saturday. The rating is in effect from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday. … [Read more…]