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Pets of Orange County: Meet Kody and Sleepy
Rescue Pets: Domestic short-hair cats, 1 year old
Owners: Matthew, Brian, Sean, Nicole, and Amanda Coppersmith of Seal Beach
Rescue: Helen Sanders Cat Protection and Welfare Society (Catpaws)
Cathy Thomas Cooks Up Armenian Lasagna with Alicia Cox
The restaurateur behind Huntington Beach’s vibrant beachside eateries joins Cathy Thomas to make her grandmother’s beloved borek dish.
Fren Founder Aisha Ross on Building a Stylish Brand for Dogs on “The Zest”
Ross is the founder of Fren, the brand creating elevated essentials for your best friend, including dog collars that can be embroidered, bandanas, and more. You might’ve seen her stylish dog accessories in collaborations with Free People, Monty’s, and Sidecar Doughnuts. In this week’s episode, she shares how she came up with the idea for Fren, what she looks for in a collaboration, adorable behind-the-scenes moments, and more. You can read more about Fren in Orange Coast‘s February 2026 issue.
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Irvine Retail Properties Lunar New Year Celebrations - February 17th through March 3rd
Lyric Opera of Orange County Presents Enchanted Melodies: An Interactive Fairytale Opera - February 21st and 22nd
Alegrías: A Flamenco & Opera Benefit - February 22nd
Global Threads: India’s Textile Revolution - Now through April 5th
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