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July 10, 2026

Meet the Creative Duo Behind Rossell Studios

The husband-and-wife creative design team has worked with everyone from Warner Bros. and Nike to small businesses.

Scene and Seen: Laguna Art Museum California Cool Art Auction

The annual fundraiser brought together artists, collectors, and supporters to bid on more than 100 works while raising critical funds for Laguna Art Museum’s exhibitions, education programs, and year-round initiatives.

How Richard James Uses Astrology to Navigate Life’s Changes on “The Zest”

Today we’re talking about astrology, intuition, and how the cosmos can help us better understand the seasons of our lives. My guest is an evolutionary astrologer, tarot reader, and the host of “StarCast Weekly” on Gaia. After a series of major life challenges, he began diving deeper into tarot and astrology in search of meaning, which ultimately led him to the work he does today. Now he helps thousands of people interpret the cosmic patterns shaping their lives and has been featured in Orange Coast’s sister magazine, Los Angeles magazine, as well TMZ, Good Day L.A., Access Hollywood, and more. Please welcome evolutionary astrologer Richard James.

Around O.C.

‘Real Housewives of Orange County’ star Jennifer Pedranti says son involved in California brush fire

Pedranti says her son was not arrested for his involvement in the Ladera Ranch fire, but is facing consequences to make sure he learns from the incident.

NBC News

Orange County police prep for beach, theme park ‘takeovers’ promoted on social media

A woman injured during the chaotic Fourth of July beach takeover in Newport Beach is speaking out as authorities prepare for a similar event that could target nearby Huntington Beach this weekend, …

KTLA

OC Homes Are 2nd-Most Overpriced In The Country, Ranking Says

Orange County was ranked second only to Indianapolis, according to John Burns Research & Consulting.

Orange County, CA Patch

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