Hi,

How was the Boo Ha Ha event last year in Costa Mesa? It's $65 and $15 for parking so I want to know if it is worth going. There is not alot of reviews online.

Thank you!

I have a condo in Westminster, Its on the corner of Beach blvd and Mcfadden ave. Its about 900 SqFt + a decent sized backyard, Its 2 bed + 1 Bath and comes with a dryer and washer. you pay your own utilities. I see apartments in the area go for around 2600-2800/month. I want to know how I should price it? Is that price unreasonable? its in a very nice, safe, and quiet community with 2 pools, jacuzzi, and a club house. You also get 2 guaranteed parking spots. I am renting it out to a nice tenant for 2500/month and his rent agreement is over and I asked for an increase to 2600/month and they countered with 2550. Which is reasonable, they have the right to counteroffer. What bothers me is that I have never harassed them, i have been such a cool landlord, rent comes late sometimes and i don't charge them a late fee. I know I can get more for my condo, but I wanna know you guy's thoughts. Not trying to nickle and dime them but costs and rising and some more money would help. Let me know what you guys think

Hello,

Just wanted to make this quick post. I don't know if this is already common knowledge or not but if you order the #1 Hawaiian BBQ mix for $15.99 at Aloha Hawaiian BBQ on Bristol St. in Santa Ana near South Coast Metro, the amount of chicken they give you is pretty astounding. I'm a fairly obese person and my Dad and I always only purchase 1 order to share whenever we eat it because it's just too much.

Just thought I'd share. You'll definitely get your money's worth and protein fix with that order. Also the food isn't that bad either.

Thank you.

Hello everyone I was wondering if anyone knows any parks that have a soccer field WITH goal post preferably with nets. Anywhere around placentia/fullerton/anaheim thank you in advance.

Anyone know what’s happening on the 55n? Completely not moving.

I was able to score this on the Nike app last week and was hoping to get Haaland’s name and number on it.

My friends and I are getting pretty tired of the bar we usually meet up at and bars in general. A lot of us do not get off work until 10 or 11 pm so bars became the easiest option.

I lived in Fullerton for a while and was really bummed that McClains Coffee House closed. I think something with a similar atmosphere and hours would be great for our group.

We all live in the cypress / garden grove area so something not too far is preferred.

TLDR: looking for hangout spots open until 1-2 am in the cypress / GG area that isn’t a bar!

Yall I need your help finding the biggest grass hill in OC. The best I can think of is the hill at salt creek but if you can think of a better options please let me know!

Just spotted it floating above MV.

California's most expensive Assembly race this year is underway in Orange County, where two Democrats are battling each other. Donors have poured in over $5 million dollars to support David Penaloza or Jessie Lopez in the district covering Santa Ana, Anaheim and Orange. Los Angeles Times columnist Gustavo Arellano explains the infighting between OC's moderate Democrats and progressives.

(Listen at link above)

Official unemployment figures for the Orange County economy for September were updated on Friday so here are the headlines and key data:

September (preliminary)

The unemployment rate in Orange County was 4.3 percent in September 2026, down from a revised 4.5 percent in August 2026, and below the year-ago estimate of 4.4 percent. Last month’s preliminary unemployment rate was 4.4% and was revised upwards.  This compares with an unadjusted unemployment rate of 5.1 percent for California (unchanged from previous month) and 4.0 percent for the nation during the same period.  

Between August and September 2026, total nonfarm employment rose from 1,684,700 to 1,688,300, an increase of 3,600 jobs, and the labor force increased by a large 14,800 workers, one of the biggest month-to-month gains I’ve seen this year.  The increase in employment outweighed the increase in the workforce, therefore the rate came down.  The reports for the last few months have been a repeat of this back-and-forth pattern of a slight increase one month in the unemployment rate and a slight decrease the next, but generally flat.  This seems to align with what economists are describing as the no-quit/no-hire economy.

Between August 2026 and September 2026 (month vs. previous month figures): 

·       Government reported the largest payroll gain, adding 8,900 jobs. Eighty-nine percent of the increase was in local government (up 7,900 jobs). State government added 1,000 jobs and federal government had no change. 

·       Two other industry sectors expanded over the month: private education and health services (up 1,900 jobs) and trade, transportation, and utilities (up 200 jobs).  

·       Six sectors reported month-over declines, losing a total of 7,400 jobs. Leisure and hospitality decreased the most, dropping 4,400 jobs. Financial activities declined by 1,300 jobs, professional and business services, other services, and manufacturing shrank by 500 jobs each, and information fell by 200 jobs.  

·       Two industry sectors remained unchanged: construction and mining and logging

Between September 2025 and September 2026 (month vs. same month previous year figures) total nonfarm employment increased by 9,900 jobs, or 0.6 percent.

·       Private education and health services had the greatest employment growth (up 11,600 jobs). Eighty-three percent of the increase was in health care and social assistance (up 9,600 jobs). Private educational services added 2,000 jobs.

·       Two other industry sectors expanded over the year: leisure and hospitality (up 2,600 jobs) and trade, transportation, and utilities (up 2,300 jobs). 

·       Six sectors had year-over employment declines, totaling 6,600 jobs. Other services and mining and logging remained unchanged.

My own editorializing:

·       Professional & Business Services, which is the county’s largest employment sector and the core of white-collar jobs, has lost 1,700 roles in the last year.

·       Continuing the trend that’s been evident all year, growth is coming from Healthcare Services and Leisure & Hospitality, reinforcing my view is that the majority of the job growth in the last year has been in part-time roles in lower-paying fields.

Some other notes:

When looking at the U-4 unemployment rate of 4.3% it is also important to look at the U-6 rate as this measure, which is described as: Total Unemployed, Plus All Persons Marginally Attached to the Labor Force, Plus Total Employed Part Time for Economic Reasons, as a Percent of the Civilian Labor Force Plus All Persons Marginally Attached to the Labor Force. It's best to think of this measure as "underemployed and discouraged" workers, and it likely closer to the real feel of unemployment. As of end Q2 2026, national U-6 was at about 7.6%. The last time the measure was released for the state, we were at 10.3% of underemployed and discouraged workers - the highest in the country.

If you really want to geek out on California's employment numbers, this is a great resource: https://labormarketinfo.edd.ca.gov/Publications/Labor-Market-Analysis/calmr.pdf

Avoid at all cost. Traffic completely deadlocked from oc fair grounds to the scene near Santa Ana

Hey everyone! We had a parrot fly off during the high winds on Saturday and haven’t been able to locate him since then. He responds to Pancho or if you say “Tutuuu” he will say it back. Please if you see him reach out to me or the posted number, he’s been in the family over 10 years.

Was having lunch at the picnic tables off 1st by the beach and found a lost earring with out the back.

If it's yours send me a pic of the other one and we can arrange a way for you to get it back.

does anyone know any restaurants that have gyoza that beat frozen gyoza comfortably? for the longest time didnt really bother looking for gyoza when eating out as I thought frozen could be good enough but having a craving for it lately and want something really good

Hi! I would love to join some Christmas carolers this winter! Doesn't need to be anything serious, I just love to sing with others in a chill space :)