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Lit Hub Weekly: June 8 – 12, 2026

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Chopped Salad With Sardines and Preserved Lemon

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Deaths, Crashes, Arrests: Orange County Grapples With E-bikes

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Maa Inti Bangaram

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Fatherland

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Beach hazards statement affecting Orange County Coast and San Diego County Coastal Areas from Saturday to Monday - Orange County Register

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As AI companies race to go public, who else is along for the ride?

Startups are trying to "ride that SpaceX IPO wave."

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Fake real estate agent indicted on dozens of charges, including abduction of a minor

Kimberly Vu pretended to be a real estate agent and took security deposits and first month's rent from dozens of victims.

Lowry and Stohler-Plaza: Hunger Can’t Wait, Tens of Thousands of O.C. Residents are at Risk of Food Insecurity if We Don’t Act Now

Orange County families are experiencing a generational change to nutrit

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The Best New Cookbooks of Summer 2026

Our editors cooked through dozens of recipes—including chile shrimp tacos and malted pound cake—to find the season’s best new cookbooks.

Rechat opens up its platform, betting real estate is ready to build

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The new Sonos Play has become my go-to desk and kitchen speaker

The new Sonos Play can act as a portable speaker inside and outside your home.

Claire Fuller on Taking Writing Lessons from Sculpting

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Bob Dylan on the benefits of turning 80: “You outlive the clocks that have been chasing you”

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“Authority”

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Audi Celebrates Launch of Nuvolari Supercar With Star-Studded Affair in the South of France

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26 Waterfront Restaurants in Orange County With Unforgettable Views - Locale Magazine

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Report: Homesellers have a 4-week window to get the best price

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My Brain Told Me Food Was the Enemy of Love

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International fugitive wanted for Westminster murder brought back to Orange County

Myung Jin Kim (Center in a striped shirt) was brought back to California from Laos.

Ariana Grande launches foundation to provide support for LGBTQ+ community

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5-year-old girl swept into ocean identified as Amada Mia Brown after body recovered in Orange County - ABC7 Los Angeles

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Steven Spielberg’s alien conspiracy thriller “Disclosure Day” collected a leading $48.9 million from 73 territories in its international box office debut. Overseas audiences will be key in the theatrical longevity of “Disclosure Day,” which Universal spent $115 million

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If you don’t understand basic math, stop opining on California elections - Orange County Register

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The Strait of Hormuz Has Been Closed for 100 Days. Why Aren’t Oil Prices Higher?

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Andrea Stolowitz: I Am My Own Home

This month, Brian talks to Andrea Stolowitz, a playwright and librettist with dual U.S./German citizenship who talks about her complex relationship with home.

Box Office: Spielberg’s ‘Disclosure Day’ Opens to $44 Million, ‘Masters of the Universe’ Suffers 71% Drop, ‘Obsession’ Keeps Shattering Expectations

“Disclosure Day,” a sci-fi adventure from Steven Spielberg, opened to No. 1 at the domestic box office with $44 million from 3,824 theaters. Those ticket sales were above estimates of $35 million, though below the $50 million that rival studios argue a film of this scale should earn in i

Decades-old El Torito restaurant in Irvine closes - Orange County Register

Decades-old El Torito restaur

Orange County Complex Finds Buyers - Green Street News

Orange County Complex Finds Buyers

7 Best Coffee Makers (2026): Ratio, Fellow, Moccamaster

The old-fashioned drip coffee maker has come a long way. These impressive machines can turn your barista into a stranger.

Orange County Authors We Love - Orange Coast Mag

Orange County Authors We Love  Orang

Newsom’s health tax will hurt our small businesses — and may not even be legal - Orange County Register

Matt Damon's still up for another Bourne movie, if anybody's got any good ideas

"If you have anything," Damon joked about making a fifth movie in which he'd play superspy Jason Bourne, "Let us know."

Orange County restaurants shut down by health inspectors (May 7-14) - Orange County Register

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Shohei Ohtani's return and more news for Sunday

All of the important fantasy spin and actionable takeaways resulting from the latest baseball news.

46 best books of 2025: Our top fiction and nonfiction book recommendations - Orange County Register

OC hits ultra-luxury upper echelon with record-setting $110M mansion sale - The Real Deal

OC hits ultr

The Secret to ‘It: Welcome to Derry’s’ Nastiest Nightmares

From the Mother Thing to a puppeteered Mutant Baby, the HBO series pushed old-school horror techniques to new extremes, treating the prequel like “an eight-hour feature film,” says VFX supervisor Daryl Sawchuk.

The 8 best oceanfront dining spots in Orange County right now - Orange County Register

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Fantasy Baseball Forecaster for Week 12: June 15-2...

Set your lineups for the week ahead with our preview featuring pitcher rankings, hitter ratings and more.

Fast fashion fills California’s landfills. Thankfully a recycling fix is in sight

Why Sterlin Harjo’s ‘The Lowdown’ is a TV show for the books - Orange County Register

Why Sterlin Harj

Multiple lawsuits filed, federal search warrant served after Orange County tank emergency - Times of San Diego

Multiple lawsuits filed, federal

Jon Hamm disqualified from Emmy nomination due to guest actor rule confusion

Hamm's would-be nomination for <i>The Morning Show</i> ran afoul of new Emmy rules about guest star eligibility.

Orange County restaurants shut down by health inspectors (April 23-30) - Orange County Register

See how much home prices fell in Orange County recently - Times Herald-Record

See how much home prices fell in

‘The Greatest’ Showrunner Teases Something New For Muhammad Ali Series

"The Greatest," the first scripted series about Muhammad Ali authorized by the boxing icon’s estate, is taking a different approach to telling Ali’s story.

‘Lori Lovely’ author Sarah McCoy recalls her Shakespearean drama - Orange County Register

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BIPOC Critics Lab Goes Bicoastal With Old Globe, Public Theater

Applications are now open for the first bicoastal 2026-27 BIPOC Critics Lab cohort, as the 2025-26 cohort completes their training.

Orange County restaurants shut down by health inspectors (March 19-26) - Orange County Register

MARKET SPOTLIGHT: Office Properties in California’s Orange County - Green Street News

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California se apresura a ofrecer nuevas subvenciones de ayuda financiera para la formación laboral a corto plazo

Susan Straight shares something no one knows about ‘Sacrament’ - Orange County Register

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Meet Jacob Beasley, Whim W’Him’s Breakout Star

Hailing from Las Vegas gave Whim W’Him’s Jacob Beasley many different opportunities to hone his striking range of facility, from hauntingly fluid in Mark Caserta’s CHAMP to passionate and spirited, in artistic director Olivier Wevers’ Rituals for the Mother. Those early experiences—which included

Inside ‘Pluribus’ Ice Hotel Illusion

Production designer Denise Pizzini reveals how translucent panels, fake snow and practical craftsmanship transformed a soundstage into one of the series’ most striking sets.

Orange County restaurants shut down by health inspectors (April 9-16) - Orange County Register

New Deals - Orange County Retail Property - Green Street News

New Deals - Orange County Retail Property

Kelly Rowland Opens Up About Eczema Struggles

Grammy-winning singer songwriter, actress and Destiny’s Child alum Kelly Rowland talked about her and her son's eczema diagnoses and their experience with the condition.

Charles Beaumont was a spy. Now he’s writing spy novels. - Orange County Register

Charles Beaumont was a

All-Orange County boys track and field for 2026 - Orange County Register

All-Orange County boys track and

Tyra Banks is suing Netflix over that America's Next Top Model docuseries

Banks says a three-hour interview for <i>ANTM</i> docuseries <i>Reality Check</i> was cut down to 16 minutes to make her look bad.

Orange County Restaurant Week Returns With Fresh Flavors - Culture OC

Orange County Restaurant Week Re

Curacao makes World Cup history with shocking first-half goal against Germany

Livano Comenencia scored just 21 minutes into the island nation's tournament debut to level the match against powerhouse Germany

33 summer book recommendations featuring some of 2025’s best novels and more - Orange County Register

Caught on video: Orange County deputies shoot armed suspect after chase ends in Lake Forest, authorities say - ABC7 Los Angeles

‘On the Sea’ Review: A Piercingly Observed Queer Love Story Set in a Hyper-Masculine Welsh Fishing Community

Barry Ward plays a middle-aged mussel farmer, with Lorne MacFadyen as the younger itinerant worker who sparks desires he has spent most of his life hiding.

Orange County restaurants shut down by health inspectors (April 16-23) - Orange County Register

UFC White House predictions, odds, best bets: Alex Pereira, fun props among top picks to consider

There are plenty of ways to get in on the action from Washington D.C. on Sunday

As ICE presence at World Cup looms, fans and local leaders prepare

BROOKLYN, N.Y. — On a recent weekday evening, Avram Kline kicked a soccer ball to his son on the bright green pitch in Brooklyn Bridge Park, where the skyscrapers of Manhattan loom just across the East River. Kline is a self-described soccer superfan who founded the Newcomers Football Club, a mutual

Sign up for our free newsletter about books, authors, reading and more - Orange County Register

Body of girl swept into ocean in Laguna Beach found near Christmas Cove - Orange County Register

The Strokes Put on a Very Strokesian Show at Bonnaroo with Live Debuts and Kanye Jokes

The crew performed their new single, "Falling out of Love," for the first time in full and opened with "Killing Lies," a tune they haven't pulled out in four years.

5 new Orange County restaurants and food spots to put on your radar - Orange County Register

Chapman Students Claim Orange Cup at 2026 NAIOP Real Estate Challenge - The back-to-back win reinforces Chapman's dominance in the 5th annual NAIOP SoCal Orange County Real Estate Challenge and the strength of its MSRE program. - Chapman Blogs

What To Watch This Weekend: New Shows And Movies To Stream On Netflix, Hulu, Prime Video, Apple TV And More

Looking for something new to stream this weekend? Here’s every major new movie and show hitting Netflix, Hulu, Prime Video, Apple TV and more.

The Book Pages: Reading Louise Erdrich during difficult times - Orange County Register

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Culture OC’s Guide to Arts and Culture Events in Orange County for Winter/Spring 2026 - Culture OC

Orange County restaurants shut down by health inspectors (Jan. 29-Feb. 5) - Orange County Register

OC Leader Board: The Future of Real Estate - Orange County Business Journal

OC Leader Board: The Future of Real Estate &

Big Cities, Big Challenges: Capitol Weekly’s Big City Mayors Forum

Mayors from several of California's largest cities gathered on Wednesday for the Capitol Weekly Big City Mayors Forum to discuss some of the state's most pressing challenges, including homelessness, housing affordability, economic development, regulatory reform and the evolving relationship between

The Book Pages: How do you read these days? - Orange County Register

The Book Pages: How do you read these days?

Theater review: ‘The Notebook’ avoids cloying sentimentality in Costa Mesa - Orange County Register

Seth Rogen Laments Hollywood’s Risk Aversion; Says ‘Superbad’ “Would Never Happen Today In A Hundred Million Years”

Superbad is a quintessential high school hang-out movie, but co-writer Seth Rogen opines it would never get made today as it was back in 2007. In a recent interview with The New York Times, The Studio co-creator was asked if the entertainment industry has become averse to risk. “Yeah, 100 perc

China Star among Orange County restaurants marked with violations in February; 32 marked flawless - Times Herald-Record

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New Deals - Orange County Office Property - Green Street News

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3 Doors Down’s Debut Album Reaches One Billboard Chart Decades After Its Release

3 Doors Down scores a new win on Billboard's Top Hard Rock Albums chart as the band's debut full-length, The Better Life, debuts decades after its releas

One man’s life of reading inspired so many - Orange County Register

One man’s life of reading inspired so many

56th annual L.A. Pride Parade taking place Sunday

The 56th annual L.A. Pride Parade is taking place on Sunday. Event organizers say there will be over 120 “colorful and joyous contingents” of bands, dancers, specialty vehicles, floats, marchers, giveaways and celebrity appearances. There will also be merchandise, food, drinks and more than 140 v

Katy Perry Sings With 10-Year-Old Tius Luka At World Cup Opening Ceremony

The final 2026 FIFA World Cup USA Opening Ceremony went down last night at Inglewood's Los Angeles Stadium, featuring performances from LISA, Anitta, Tyla, Rema, Future, Dan + Shay, and Purahei Soul. It also had a headlining set from Katy Perry, who was joined by the 10-year-old Norwegian singer

Mimosas and more: Mother’s Day dining in Orange County - Los Angeles Times

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UFC White House fight card predictions: Expert picks for pair of title fights at UFC Freedom 250

Check out who the experts at CBS Sports are taking across the seven fights scheduled for Sunday night

10 Independent Bookstore Day tips to find books, authors and giveaways - Orange County Register

Child spots rattlesnake hiding in Saugus preschool playhouse

A quick-thinking child helped avert a potentially dangerous situation after spotting a rattlesnake inside a preschool playhouse in Saugus last week. According to local rattlesnake wrangler Cary Quashen, the incident happened around 4:30 p.m. Thursday at a preschool in the Santa Clarita Valley. Quash

Steven Spielberg Says He Scrapped A Movie About ‘Porgy And Bess’ That Would Have Starred Colman Domingo: “I Decided Not To Continue Making It”

Well before three-time Oscar-winning filmmaker Steven Spielberg and two-time Academy Award-nominated actor Colman Domingo worked together on the alien thriller Disclosure Day, the director revealed the two nearly collaborated on a scrapped project about famed Broadway duo Ira and George Gershwin. &#

Orange County restaurants shut down by health inspectors (April 2-9) - Orange County Register

How to bet on UFC White House: Betting guide, odds, fight card, promo codes, offers for Gaethje vs. Topuria

Our UFC Freedom 250 betting guide tells you where to bet on the UFC White House card, gives odds, schedule, promo offers, and more

More states restrict 3D-printed firearms

For decades, making an untraceable firearm required specialized tools, technical expertise and hours of work. Today, it can start with a downloaded file and a consumer-grade 3D printer. As advances in additive manufacturing, commonly known as 3D printing, make it easier to produce firearms at home,

20 nonfiction books about food, sports and more for your summer reading - Orange County Register

Hermosa Beach police make 6 arrests, issue 34 citations during World Cup enforcement

The Hermosa Beach Police Department said officers made six arrests and issued 34 citations Friday night as part of a citywide enforcement operation tied to World Cup festivities. According to a social media post from the department, officers conducted what it described as "maximum enforcement" throu

Obama Center, Nayland Blake, Danielle Mckinney

The “Obamalith” is unveiled while the School of the Art Institute of Chicago wages war against its students’ imagination.

Orange County restaurants shut down by health inspectors (March 12-19) - Orange County Register

Sale of $42M mansion tops series of eye-watering Orange County mega-deals: report - New York Post

Sale of $42M man

Ariana Grande Passes Olivia Rodrigo’s Global Record

Ariana Grande earns her fifth career No. 1 on the Billboard Global 200 and passes Olivia Rodrigo as "Hate That I Made You Love Me" debuts on top.

Nearly 700 books, including celebrity bestsellers, banned in Orange County, Florida - PEN America

Nearly 700 books, including celebrity bestsellers, banned in Orange County, Florida &nbs

Review: Busker musical ‘Once’ delivers heart tugs in Anaheim - Orange County Register

Review: Busker m

Orange County restaurants shut down by health inspectors (Feb. 26-March 5) - Orange County Register

New Deals - Orange County Office Complex - Green Street News

New Deals - Orange County Office Complex

States step into voting rights void left by federal rulings

As the U.S. Supreme Court pulls back from the landmark federal law designed to safeguard the voting rights of minorities, more states are stepping in to prohibit discrimination in state and local elections. State versions of the 1965 Voting Rights Act include some of the federal law’s approaches to

These 10 Noteworthy books by Southern California authors made an impact in 2021 - Orange County Register

Arts Orange County Announces 26th OC Arts Awards Honorees - Culture OC

Arts Orange County Announces

Taormina 2026 Winners: Jane Campion-Led Jury Fetes Turkish Drama ‘Hear The Yellow’

Turkish director Banu Sıvacı’s film Hear The Yellow swept the board at the 72nd Taormina Film Festival on Sunday, winning best film, director, actor and actress in ex-aequo. This year’s jury was presided over by Jane Campion, who was accompanied by The Piano actress Holly Hunter, costume designer Mi

Orange County restaurants shut down by health inspectors (April 30-May 7) - Orange County Register

Orange County church sells parking lot for affordable housing project - The Business Journals

Emiliano Vargas Previews Bryce Mills Fight: 'There Are Levels'

Rising super lightweight Emiliano Vargas previews his June 27 fight against Bryce Mills at Barclays Center, his path to a world title and a dream Shakur Stevenson fight.

The Book Pages: Remembering an author’s act of kindness - Orange County Register

The Book Pages: Remembe