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OC’s Own Kyle Hendricks on Pitching for the Angels and Coming Full Circle

After playing with the Chicago Cubs for the last decade, Kyle Hendricks returns to O.C. to pitch for the Angels.

Under 40 Crowd: Andy Knight on Redefining Success and Supporting Emerging Playwrights at SCR

He runs the show at South Coast Repertory’s new play laboratory, which provides resources for artists to create and develop new works for the American theater.

Listen to Bestselling Author Kaira Rouda on The Zest

Kaira Rouda is a USA Today bestselling and award-winning author whose extensive list of novels includes “The Favorite Daughter,” “Best Day Ever,” and most recently “Jill is Not Happy.” Her book “Beneath the Surface” was recently optioned for feature film. In this week's episode, she shares what inspired her to start writing, the career she had before she became an author, and more.

The Party of the Summer is Almost Here!

Celebrate the best of Orange County at Orange Coast’s Best of 2025 Party! Join us for an unforgettable evening of food, drinks, good vibes, and local excellence. Don’t miss your chance to mix, mingle, and toast the top restaurants & brands of the year. Get your tickets now before we sell out!

Faces of Orange County 2025

The Face of Beautiful Closets

What began in a dorm room closet with the humble vision of a college student some 40 years ago has grown into much more than just closets. Today, California Closets designs custom living, dining, office, and—of course—closet spaces throughout Orange County.

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