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Best Things to Do in OC This Week: Lunar New Year Festivals, Valentine’s Events & Steakhouse Picks

PLUS: Newport Beach Wave Pool Update, Free Tax Help, and Harbor Dredging Progress

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Wine, Whales, and a Craft Restaurant Built from Shipping Containers

Jan 26, 2026

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Wine, Whales, and a Craft Restaurant Built from Shipping Containers

PLUS: Road Closures, New Pickleball Courts, and the Best Events This Week in OC

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City of Irvine Updates Zoning to Support Research and Development Near Spectrum and Market Place

Jan 25, 2026

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City of Irvine Updates Zoning to Support Research and Development Near Spectrum and Market Place

New zoning changes allow R&D uses by right in two major Irvine business districts

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Orange County Valentine’s Day Events & Date Ideas

Jan 22, 2026

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31 min read

Orange County Valentine’s Day Events & Date Ideas

Best Valentine’s Day Dinners, Experiences, Singles Events & Things to Do Across OC

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Best Things to Do in OC This Week: Restaurant Week, New Parks, Rodeos, Soul Markets & Live Music

Jan 19, 2026

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Best Things to Do in OC This Week: Restaurant Week, New Parks, Rodeos, Soul Markets & Live Music

PLUS: In-N-Out at Great Park, Old Town Tustin Updates, and a New Community Park

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This Week in OC: Tacos, Art Shows, Line Dancing, Candlelight Concerts, and More

Jan 12, 2026

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13 min read

This Week in OC: Tacos, Art Shows, Line Dancing, Candlelight Concerts, and More

PLUS: Park Upgrades, a New Open-Space Map, and Wildlife Tips

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Best Things To Do in OC This Week: Markets, Jazz Nights & a Steakhouse With a View

Jan 5, 2026

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10 min read

Best Things To Do in OC This Week: Markets, Jazz Nights & a Steakhouse With a View

PLUS: A Win for Animal Rescues, a Major Battery Project Pauses in San Juan Capistrano, and Huntington Beach Gets a High-Speed Internet Upgrade

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New Year’s Eve in Orange County: The Best Ways to Ring in 2026

Dec 29, 2025

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13 min read

New Year’s Eve in Orange County: The Best Ways to Ring in 2026

PLUS: San Clemente Beach Trail Updates, a Possible Costco Coming to Brea, and a Historic OC Music Venue Closes

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Event Guide

Dec 27, 2025

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18 min read

Orange County New Year’s Eve Events

Best NYE Parties, Fireworks, Dinners, and Family-Friendly Events Across OC

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Dec 22, 2025

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12 min read

Christmas Week in OC

Things to Do, a Waterfront Restaurant Pick, and Local News You Should Know

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Best Things to Do in OC This Week: Winter Events, Culture Festivals & a Must-Try Restaurant

Dec 15, 2025

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13 min read

Best Things to Do in OC This Week: Winter Events, Culture Festivals & a Must-Try Restaurant

PLUS: LA-to-OC Speed Rail Progress, a Brand-New OC Trail, and a Rare California Sight

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Holiday Festivals, Boat Parades, and a Tiny Santa Ana Hideaway

Dec 8, 2025

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13 min read

Holiday Festivals, Boat Parades, and a Tiny Santa Ana Hideaway

PLUS: Newport’s Emergency Oil-Well Fix, a Dana Point Mural, and a Cheese Recall to Know About

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Best Things to Do in OC This Week: Lunar New Year Festivals, Valentine’s Events & Steakhouse Picks

Wine, Whales, and a Craft Restaurant Built from Shipping Containers

City of Irvine Updates Zoning to Support Research and Development Near Spectrum and Market Place

Orange County Valentine’s Day Events & Date Ideas

Best Things to Do in OC This Week: Restaurant Week, New Parks, Rodeos, Soul Markets & Live Music

This Week in OC: Tacos, Art Shows, Line Dancing, Candlelight Concerts, and More

Best Things To Do in OC This Week: Markets, Jazz Nights & a Steakhouse With a View

New Year’s Eve in Orange County: The Best Ways to Ring in 2026

Orange County New Year’s Eve Events

Christmas Week in OC

Best Things to Do in OC This Week: Winter Events, Culture Festivals & a Must-Try Restaurant

Holiday Festivals, Boat Parades, and a Tiny Santa Ana Hideaway

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