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Max Stretton
May 29, 2026

Meet the Hospitality Expert Spotlighting Garden Grove’s Culinary Culture

Sri Divel, founder of The Culinary CMO, has been fascinated by the dining-out experience since childhood, so it stands to reason she’d build a career in hospitality, elevating food and beverage brands with strategic initiatives. Her current project: contributing to an ongoing city campaign, the Foods of Garden Grove.

Scene and Seen: CureDuchenne Annual Ladies Luncheon

Since its founding in 2003, CureDuchenne has invested in more than $27 million in research, clinical trials, and programs aimed at finding a cure for Duchenne muscular dystrophy, a fatal genetic disease that affects an estimated one in every 5,000 boys.

Natasha Gregson Wagner Discusses Her Career, Growing Up in Hollywood, and Preserving Her Mother’s Legacy on “The Zest”

Gregson Wagner grew up in the heart of Hollywood as the daughter of Natalie Wood and producer Richard Gregson. After her mother’s tragic passing, she was raised by her stepfather Robert Wagner, navigating both profound loss and a powerful legacy. She built her own career in film and television with roles in “High Fidelity”, “Stranger Than Fiction,” and “ER,” and has since produced the HBO documentary “Natalie Wood: What Remains Behind,” written her memoir More Than Love, and launched the fragrance brand L’Amour Mère. Today, we’re talking about growing up in a legendary family, forging her own creative path, and honoring her mother’s legacy.

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Orange County mother could face charges after son's e-motorcycle arrest, police say

An Orange County mother could face charges after her young son was arrested for riding an illegal e-motorcycle, police said.

ABC7 Los Angeles

GKN Aerospace shares statement after Orange County chemical leak in California: "Want to say how sorry we are"

As evacuation orders were lifted Tuesday night, a group of angered residents took to an emergency city council meeting to express continued concern.

www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/california-chemical-incident-orange-county-evacuation-orders-removed

More than fun and games, O.C. Fair gives big boost to region's economy, study says

A report released this week found that in 2024, the county fair had a $330.8-million impact on the region's economy, creating more than $190 million in wages and generating $11.6 million in sales tax.

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