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Max Stretton
July 17, 2026

Our 2026 List Of The Best Shopping And Lifestyle Finds Around Orange County

From handcrafted golf accessories and Japanese tableware to waterproof jewelry, premium swim fins and creative workshops, these are Orange County’s standout shopping and lifestyle destinations for 2026.

Scene and Seen: Childhelp Fashion Show and Luncheon

Since 1970, Childhelp Orange County has been raising important funding for programs aimed at child abuse prevention, intervention, and services.

From Surf Shops to Standout Eyewear Brand Kiefer Cohen’s Creative Rise on “The Zest”

This week, we’re talking to a creative entrepreneur who’s gone from working in surf shops and corporate roles to building a standout eyewear brand rooted in design, culture, and sustainability. His work blends punk, vintage, and modern aesthetics and has been featured in GQ, Hypebeast, Complex, and Highsnobiety. Let’s get into it with SAD Eyewear founder, Kiefer Cohen.

Faces of O.C.

The FACE of Plastic Surgery

Last year, Dr. Ghada Afifi was chosen by her peers—recognizing her leadership and character—to serve as president of the Orange County Society of Plastic Surgeons. With two Orange County offices, Ghada Afifi truly represents “The Face of Plastic Surgery.”

Around O.C.

Is there a fire in Orange County? Why you may be smelling smoke Friday

See the air quality for Orange County, and when the impacts from the smoke are expected to lessen.

USA TODAY • Paris Barraza

Unsecured metal pipes impale sedan in frightening Orange County crash

A pickup truck carrying unsecured metal pipes slammed into a sedan in Orange County, sending several long pipes crashing through the vehicle’s rear window in a collision that authorities say …

KTLA

Exclusive | Bill Essayli calls for investigation after rare cancer diagnoses rattle Orange County families

An outbreak of an extremely rare cancer in a ritzy SoCal community has raised the concern of Los Angeles’ top federal attorney.

California Post

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