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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.

Halloween Time at Disneyland & California Adventure

It’s Halloween Time at Disneyland Resort and California Adventure – when both parks transform into a scare-free Halloween wonderland. From costumed characters and delightful decorations to spook-tacular stage shows and special treats, Halloween Time at Disney does not disappoint. Read on for all the spooky specifics. Halloween decorations and festivities run August 22 through October …

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River Street Marketplace

Set in San Juan Capistrano’s historic Los Rios district, River Street Marketplace brings modern dining concepts, local art, retail shopping, and specialty services to the community. The new farmhouse themed venue is an indoor/outdoor destination featuring six structures surrounding a central green for gathering and tables for outdoor dining. One of the structures will be …

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Temporary Live Music Venue Coming To Irvine

Orange County has seen live music venues come and go. First, Irvine Meadows was demolished and turned into housing, then in October 2023, the temporary venue Five Point Amphitheatre at the Orange County Great Park in Irvine closed their doors. In anticipation of the addition of a permanent venue coming back to the Orange County …

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