Big news in Riverside. The Cheech has a new opening date. Story from pefbuck pe.com/2021/04/09/riv…

Seriously, the Garden Party readers are my favorite readers. The emails Alex Groves gets are just the best. You can be one, too! And learn how to grow tomatoes! ocregister.com/2021/02/18/tom…

A tractor-trailer with 25,000 pounds of refrigerated items overturned this morning on the northbound 15 Freeway south of the town of Zzyzx. The CHP said at 7:54 a.m. that the right lane is closed in the area. That will affect traffic headed to Las Vegas.

Check out Maggie Shipstead talking about her novel GREAT CIRCLE, and one of the book's high-flying inspirations, pioneering pilot Jean Batten. Alfred A. Knopf ocregister.com/2021/05/02/how…

Disneyland drops free FastPasses, will charge guests extra to skip lines on some rides trib.al/2fTvG45

Three years ago, I started Festival Pass as a passion project and it has grown beyond my wildest dreams. Since festival season is coming back strong, now is a great time to sign up for my newsletter about Southern California's music festivals. ocregister.com/2021/08/18/sig…

Halloween Road returns with ‘Ghostbusters,’ ‘Hocus Pocus’ and ‘Nightmare Before Christmas’ experiences trib.al/9w6aJNB

Crews continue working to contain an oil spill which has fouled the water and coastline in Huntington Beach and Newport Beach and has drifted south as far as Laguna Beach and Dana Point. PHOTOS: bit.ly/3AapsIe

In the paper today, the wonderful George Saunders slipped me a question to ask Nick Offerman about his new book, WHERE THE DEER AND THE ANTELOPE PLAY. It involves duct tape. Dutton Books ocregister.com/2021/10/13/nic…

I though we had agreed to downplay my blithering jackassery. 🙁

So pumped that Charlie Vargas has joined the SCNG Entertainment Squad!

Years ago, Brad A Johnson and I came up with a plan for a Taco Tuesday feature, because OC has some really awesome tacos. Today, Brad's quest for great tacos has resulted in his ultimate guide of where to go eat them. ocregister.com/2021/10/22/the…

We take tacos seriously at the O.C. Register. Here’s an advance look at our extensive print presentation for the 50 Best Places to Eat Tacos in Orange County by our Brad A Johnson. FYI: Brad’s definitive guide is online now. ocregister.com/2021/10/22/the…

BREAKING NEWS: Downtown Disney will undergo a multi-year renovation starting in January. #DestinationD23 ocregister.com/2021/11/20/dow…

The fog is still insane, but work is a success. Big news from Brady MacDonald: Downtown Disney's getting a massive makeover. Warning: Earl of Sandwich fans will be sad. ocregister.com/2021/11/20/dow…

The O.C. Register is running a Black Friday special all week, with a 6-month unlimited digital subscription for just $1. (Goes up to $14 a month after the trial period is over.) Support local news! checkout.ocregister.com/nolandingem?&o…

With final maps poised for approval, it's official: Katie Porter is running next year in O.C.'s rejiggered north coastal district. Michelle Steel and Young Kim so far aren't saying what they plan to do in 2022. ocregister.com/2021/12/20/red…

Readers and #anime fans, don't miss this conversation between @DCteachild and Tochi Onyebuchi about his new sci-fi novel GOLIATH, out today Tordotcom Publishing dailynews.com/2022/01/25/how…

We just had a major beat open up on our team. We're looking for someone to cover big festivals and events such as Coachella, Comic-Con. etc. Here is the posting: myworkdaycenter.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/MNG/deta…

Jim Barrero Kathie Bozanich Rob Miech Exciting, surreal time indeed for us old San Diego State Aztecs like Chris Ello Jeffrey Miller Ed Graney Karen Pearlman and countless others pridefully wearing our Red & Black! Let’s Goooo!!