On Feb. 4, shock rocker Alice Cooper turns 75. To celebrate the milestone, veteran music journalist Gary Graff has just published “Alice Cooper at 75,” a lush coffee table book full of photos and images exploring 75 key events in Cooper’s life and career. The book, which will be in stores Jan. 31, is an…
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Life has moved pretty fast for pop-punk band New Found Glory. After releasing its debut record, “Nothing Gold Can Stay,” in 1999, the Coral Springs, Florida-based group was fast-tracked to being one of the second wave of pop-punk’s most widely known acts, while other rising bands in the genre like Something Corporate, The Starting Line,…
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The James Beard Foundation announced its 2023 semifinalists list for the upcoming James Beard Awards later this summer including two chefs from Orange County and numerous L.A. restaurants. The foundation recognizes restaurants, restauranteurs, chefs and food media across 23 categories, including a new category this year for Outstanding Bakery. The nominees will be announced March…
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Irvine‘s City Council discussion about political consultant Melahat Rafiei’s plea agreement ended in a stalemate. Rafiei agreed last week to plead guilty to one felony count of attempted wire fraud, federal prosecutors said. In the agreement, she admitted to attempting to defraud a cannabis dispensary client associated with her firm but also said she agreed…
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For years I ‘ve had three kumquat trees in my yard. They were lazy, producing only a small handful of fruit each year. But kumquat production took a big uptick during the COVID-19 lockdown and continues to this day, showing off drooping tree branches laden with tasty orbs. The fruit is like inside-out oranges, sweet…
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If you read the nutrition facts label when grocery shopping you’ve probably noticed one thing many packaged foods have in common – lots of added sugar! Desserts and treats aside, common, seemingly healthful household staples like bread, cereal, sauces and oatmeal are loaded with surprising amounts of sugar. What should the average consumer know about…
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Remember the olden days, when all you had to do with a phone was answer it? It was colorful – avocado green, gold, red or black – with a spiral cord attaching the receiver to the base. It hung on the wall or sat on a cabinet. When it rang – and it was always…
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Yelp has revealed its 10th annual Top 100 Places to Eat in the United States, which features 28 California restaurants, the most of any state, with 17 of those being restaurants in L.A., O.C., and Riverside Counties, including the top spot. The list, released Wednesday, Jan. 25, is curated by a combination of community suggestions,…
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When singer-songwriter Max Muscato released his punchy single “Valerie” last February, it ended a 5-year drought since he last released music in 2017 with his debut album, “Act One.” The reason for the extended break was founding Autism Rocks, a non-profit inspired by his brother, Sonny, who is autistic. The organization offers workshops in music,…
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With Super Bowl LVII and Valentine’s Day weekend falling on the same days, many different events are happening at Southern California casinos in next month. If you’re not planning to celebrate either of those events, you can still choose from a psychic reading, a funny magic show, live comedy and music from local and worldwide…
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