Several fires occurred throughout Southern California over the weekend due to high temperatures and the vicious Santa Ana wind gusts that picked up speeds close to 90 mph late Friday evening. The National Weather Service sent out a red-flag warning saying that … [Read more] about Strong Winds Spark Wildfire on Marine Base
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The Government Closes-Up Shop
Facing challenges to raise the debt ceiling and start the Affordable Health Care Act (Obamacare), Republicans and Democrats did what they do best on October 1st: they disagreed. The Senate insisted on implementing Obamacare in the budget for the next fiscal … [Read more] about The Government Closes-Up Shop
A Tribute to Chuck Smith
Chuck Smith passed away at age 86 in Newport Beach, California on October 3 after his 2 year battle with lung cancer. He left behind a loving family; his wife Kay and their four children. Chuck Smith was a monumental instrument in influencing the Jesus … [Read more] about A Tribute to Chuck Smith
Blast From the Past: This Day in the Past
On October 7th, the Terminator was elected Governor of California in 2003. No, the world didn't get taken over by robots, but Arnold Schwarzenegger did get the title as Governor in the most populous state in the nation with the world’s fifth largest economy. … [Read more] about Blast From the Past: This Day in the Past
Krispy Kreme:157 More U.S. Stores by 2017
Between one-half and one-quarter of Krispy Kreme’s revenue comes out of sales from supermarkets and convenience stores- donuts bought cold in a box. However, the company is looking to change that, and the first plan of action is to open up 157 more stores in … [Read more] about Krispy Kreme:157 More U.S. Stores by 2017
Obama and Syria: The Story Thus Far
Disturbing events have been happening in Syria lately and news that President Obama is planning a strike on the country is out. But how many can say they know the story of where this began and how it escalated? Killings in Syria began back in April 2011. … [Read more] about Obama and Syria: The Story Thus Far
Blast from the Past
This week in 1890, Yosemite National Park was established on October 1st. This marked the first time that the U.S. government protected land for public enjoyment. This historical event laid the foundation for the establishment of the national and state park … [Read more] about Blast from the Past
Off Road Champion Hosts Special Screening of Drivin’ Dirty with Bryce Menzies
With a career like champion off-road truck racer Bryce Menzies, the next step can only be to make a YouTube series documenting his bold undertakings. Menzies will be making a pit stop in Southern California on October 3rd for a special screening of episodes … [Read more] about Off Road Champion Hosts Special Screening of Drivin’ Dirty with Bryce Menzies
Somali Terrorists Massacre 72 in the Kenyan Westgate Shopping Mall
On Friday, September 20th, a terrorist group in Nairobi, Kenya began a violent rampage through the Westgate Shopping Mall that lasted four days. The initiating terrorist group Al-Shabaab is said to be linked to Al Qaeda; they murdered at least 72 civilians … [Read more] about Somali Terrorists Massacre 72 in the Kenyan Westgate Shopping Mall
Cronuts Hit Southern California
The famous Cronuts birthed in New York have now arrived in Southern California. The Cronut trend began at the hands of Dominique Ansel in his Manhattan bakery shop. If you haven’t heard of Cronuts and don’t know what they are, they are just as simple as their … [Read more] about Cronuts Hit Southern California
Hobby Lobby CEO David Green Going too far to Protect Religious Rights?
Already a controversial policy, The Affordable Care Act has rubbed yet another American the wrong way. The bill moves to create a universal health care system, but has notoriously threatened the middle-income taxpayers checkbook. CEO and founder of the booming … [Read more] about Hobby Lobby CEO David Green Going too far to Protect Religious Rights?
Apple Reveals Newest Products
As rumors predicted, Apple Inc. came out with two new iPhones this past week, a 5S and 5C model. The 5S is newly formed with a first of its kind 64-bit hard drive. This expanded memory allows users to access more videos and images than ever before. It has a … [Read more] about Apple Reveals Newest Products
The Gourmet Detective: When Mystery and Meat Collide
Imagine yourself enjoying a French cuisine on a typical friday night… When all of the sudden, you realize a murderer is amongst us. Check out the Gourmet Detective, a murder mystery dinner show located in Newport Beach and Riverside. Shows play every Friday … [Read more] about The Gourmet Detective: When Mystery and Meat Collide
Falling in Style
With the Mercedes-Benz New York Fashion Week ushering in the fall season, it is now time to hang up our tanks and look ahead to the new trends that fall brings. Going from the spirited colors of summer to the dark colors of fall may seem like a drastic change … [Read more] about Falling in Style
Sprinkles Ice Cream opens in Newport
Last week, Sprinkles Ice Cream opened a new store in Newport Beach one store down from the existing Newport Beach Sprinkles Cupcakes. There were around one hundred people in line to try the ice cream on the opening day, so it could be said that the Grand … [Read more] about Sprinkles Ice Cream opens in Newport