Superstar Gwen Stefani returned to her hometown of Anaheim yesterday to launch her new line of beauty products, GXVE Beauty, at iconic Mama Cozza’s Italian restaurant in west Anaheim. Stefani said Mama Cozza’s is where her parents had their first date. “I feel like every single thing I’ve ever done in my entire life — and I’m speaking from my ...
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Servite High School President Randy Adams To Retire
Servite High School President Randy Adams will retire effective June 30 this year, the school announced earlier this week, after four years leading the all-boys Catholic preparatory high school in Anaheim. “After a great deal of discussion with my family, prayer, and discernment, I have made the decision to retire as President of Servite High School at the end of the ...
Read More »Anaheim Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast Returns; Rod Carew Headlines Packed Event
The Anaheim Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast returned last week after a COVID-19 pandemic induced hiatus. The main ballroom at the Westin Anaheim Resort was full as the Anaheim Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast returned, with former Angel and baseball great Rod Carew as the featured speaker. The event was emceed by Pastor Phil Hotsenpiller from Influence Church in Anaheim, and Orange County ...
Read More »Anaheim Hills 4th of July Celebration Draws Record Attendance
Public response to this year’s Anaheim Hills Fourth of July Celebration is further evidence that people are anxious to be out and about after more than a year of onerous COVID-19 restrictions. After being cancelled in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the event came roaring back this year and attracted record numbers of people. The mixed messages emanating from ...
Read More »The Anaheim Hills Annual Fourth of July Celebration Is Back
Anaheim Hills’ annual Fourth of July Celebration is back, with a theme of “Saluting Our Active Military & Veterans.” The 32nd annual Independence Day celebration is sponsored by the Anaheim Hill Community Council, and the all-day event kicks off at 7:00 a.m. with the Firecracker 5K/10K Run/Walk at the intersection of Santa Ana Canyon and Imperial Highway, in front of ...
Read More »Happy Thanksgiving!
Abraham Lincoln’s Thanksgiving Day proclamation, 1863: By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation The year that is drawing toward its close has been filled with the blessings of fruitful fields and healthful skies. To these bounties, which are so constantly enjoyed that we are prone to forget the source from which they come, others have been ...
Read More »County of Orange Launches SafeDineOC COVID-Safe Restaurant Campaign
The County of Orange yesterday announced the launch of a new SafeDineOC COVID-Safe Restaurant Campaign to incentivize Orange County restaurants to followCalifornia Department of Public Health (CDPH) guidance to prevent the spread of COVID-19. “Our restaurant owners across Orange County need help right now, and we need to take steps wherever possible to stop the spread of COVID-19,” said Orange County Board ...
Read More »City Council To Consider $4 Million Expansion Of Community & Economic Recovery Plan
This Tuesday, the Anaheim City Council will vote on expanding the Anaheim Community and Economic Recovery Plan, including the extension of eviction protections, more support for local businesses and increased funding for COVID-19 testing and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). The expansion would tap up to $4 million of the $33 million in CARES Act funding the city received from the ...
Read More »Modern Times’ Leisuretown Is OC’s First Brewery With A Swanky Pool
From the Anaheim Packing District: Eager Orange County craft beer enthusiasts are elated as Modern Times, the San Diego famed brewery, plunges into the heart of Anaheim. Modern Times, CFO, Chris Sarette, proudly describes the latest 33,000-square-foot Modern Times luxury island paradise, which opened on July 28, 2020. “After four years of construction and restoration, we’re thrilled to open Leisuretown ...
Read More »Heartening Innovation Breakthroughs In The Fight Against COVID-19 Pandemic
COVID is a worldwide problem, but innovations and advances in its treatment can have impact everywhere, including Anaheim. It’s worth noting it is the private sector that is driving these innovations. Ensuring an adequate supply of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is a chronic difficulty for hospitals and other medical providers, where it often isn’t possible to avoid re-using PPE such ...
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