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Max Stretton
July 06, 2026

Our 2026 List Of The Best Food And Drink Around Orange County

From authentic Italian fare and Thai cuisine to a luxury piercing studio and a unique consignment shop, these new businesses are adding fresh energy to Old Towne Orange.

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“Jackass” Star Jason “Wee Man” Acuña Is on This Week’s Episode of “The Zest”

Today we’re sitting down with a skateboarder and stuntman who helped define a generation of chaotic, fearless entertainment. He started getting sponsored by skate shops as a teen and went from filming skate videos with stunts and pranks for Big Brother, a skateboard magazine, to becoming one of the breakout stars of MTV’s cultural phenomenon, “Jackass.” From dodging charging bulls to building businesses, he’s turned risk-taking into a lasting career and a brand. Please enjoy this week’s episode with skateboarder, actor, stunt performer, and entrepreneur, Jason “Wee Man” Acuña.

Around O.C.

Over 400 people arrested during chaos at Newport Beach July 4th celebrations, police say

The chaos included fireworks, blocked roads, fights and the looting of a Pavilions grocery store. Police said people launched fireworks into crowds and directly at police officers.

ABC7 Los Angeles

Southern California homebuying remains below Great Recession lows

In the last 12 months, the six counties saw 167,500 sales. That’s 28% below the historic pace and just 4% above the low point set in June 2024.

Orange County Register

OC Restaurant Loses Michelin Star: Report

The loss leaves only one Michelin-star holder remaining in the county, according to The Orange County Register.

Orange County, CA Patch

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