On Dec. 8 at 6 p.m., head to Anaheim City Hall to watch the 30th annual Nutcracker Christmas Tree lighting. The holiday ...

Los Alamitos resident Trisha Larson Harmon’s debut young adult novel “Somewhere Between Dandelions” is a dream almost 15 ...

Nick Echaore, executive chef at the acclaimed Heritage Barbecue in San Juan Capistrano, joined me to share the secrets of his ...

Hoorsenbuhs Brute Classic tri-link ring in 18K yellow gold, $3,950, Hyde Park Jewelers The 1916 Company, Fashion Island, 949-721-9010 Cashmere cardigan, $1,990, silk shirt, $990, embellished satin ...

PHOTOGRAPHS COURTESY OF SEGERSTROM CENTER FOR THE ARTS AND THE CANDLELIGHT CONCERT Since the first Segerstrom Center Candlelight Concert was held 50 years ago, the annual gala has become a holiday ...

On the Cover: Top 10 Restaurants. Dramatic debuts, chef shuffles, and invigorating remakes add up to memorable dining in O.C. in 2012—and difficult choices for our annual Top 10. // My Imported Bride.

Brandon Elliott is the founder and artistic director of Choral Arts Initiative, a nonprofit organization in its 13th season dedicated to commissioning and performing new music in O.C.

Randy Wyner founded Chronic Tacos in 2002. Since then, he’s expanded to more than 30 locations including storefronts in Japan ...

During the past decade, Chef/Owner Rainer Schwarz has turned Driftwood Kitchen into a local favorite and a go-to for tourists ...