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Heidi Deal

Heidi Deal is the author of the Newcomers Handbook to Living In Los Angeles & Orange County, and a children’s book author specializing in history and human rights. When she's not writing you can find her solo hiking and going on new adventures with her kids and pup.

The Crawfish Festival 2026

The Crawfish Festival at Fountain Valley Sports Park is the biggest crawfish festival outside of Louisiana! Formerly known as the Long Beach Crawfish Festival and running over 28 years, the event has become a local New Orleans tradition right here in Southern California. Festival guests will experience these crimson crustaceans in all their glory. They’re …

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Taste of Orange County Events

Taste events are premier food, drink, and music festivals that offer attendees the opportunity to sample a variety of food and drinks from participating local businesses and vendors. Throughout the year, Orange County host a long list of Taste events in various cities that support different causes. Here are some of the annual Taste of …

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Wildfires in Orange County

Orange County, California is well-known for many reasons, including its beautiful coastline, year-round sunshine, and popular attractions, but the area also faces seasonal wildfire risk. From fast-moving brush fires to large-scale wildfires, fires have played a significant role in shaping the OC’s landscape and safety planning. Here’s everything you should know about fires in Orange …

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