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Wisdom From: A Huntington Beach Homeowner Hosting A Fourth of July Party

Bob Saurman has hosted a Fourth of July celebration at his home on Main Street for more than 20 years.

Main Course: The Nozawa Way, Sugarfish's Streamlined Sushi Excellence

There’s a reason this no-frills Newport Beach sushi restaurant packs the house. It’s in the name.

Feeding an Ostrich in the Santa Ynez Valley

At Ostrichland USA ($7), a sprawling 33-acre ranch that’s home to more than 100 ostriches and emus, visitors get the opportunity to feed these majestic birds, snap selfies, and, if you are lucky, witness them sprinting at speeds of up to 35 miles per hour. It’s an especially engaging stop for families with children. Plus, more things to do and places to stay in the Santa Ynez Valley.

Around O.C.

  • Volkswagen is investing $5 billion in Irvine-based EV company Rivian to design vehicle software. [ABC7]

  • Will Disneyland bring back the ‘Fantasmic’ dragon? [The Orange County Register]

  • Orange County Veterans Service Office was awarded a grant to link veterans to mental health services. [Fullerton Observer]

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