seriously feels like the sun is sitting directly on my roof in Costa Mesa right now. I don't even want to look at my upcoming electric bill because it's going to be absolute robbery with these new rates
Noticed my AC was fighting for its life yesterday just trying to keep the living room at 78. My property manager is famously useless and takes weeks to reply to anything, so I ended up just having we care plumbing heating & air come take a look before august actually melts us. Turns out the outside unit was just suffocating under like three years of dirt and dead landscaping leaves
just a heads up to check your own units if you rent around here. Paying SCE tier 3 pricing just to circulate lukewarm air into an apartment is actual torture. stay hydrated out there
Saw this cop past on the 5 south. Something seemed off about him, clothes seem to flap in the wind like it’s made of
Lighter dress shirt material, the tail lights, no shoulder badge, license place doesn’t seem CA except either.
I tried to get closer without going over the speed limit in case he was real. Are there really losers out there impersonating cops like this to this extent?
Hi, I was attacked by three dogs at the park near the library last Thursday and I'm trying to get in contact with any witnesses who may have seen it happen. If you know anything thing please reach out!
Thanks!
Hi All! I grew in up in Orange County but have been living out of state for the last decade and have just moved back. With that being said, it means that this is my first time back here as an adult. And I feel like the things I loved to do as a kid feel less applicable to me as an adult.
I wanted to hear from locals who have suggestions on what to do. For example, my favorite thing when living in Denver was visiting the botanic gardens, but that wouldn't have have really hit the radar for tourists and I wanted to hear about gems from people who live here.
If you have restaurants or bars or breweries in mind as well, I would love to patronize your favorite spots!
Do any of you by chance remember back in the day, when the Main Place Mall Theater would have the manager (I'm assuming) do these intros before each movie?
I remember how special it felt whenever a big movie would come out and going to a weekend evening showing and having them do this. I remember at one point, the manager or staff member holding a broom before a screening of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone.
It’s our first time going here, so I’m wondering if it’s worth it to get the half day pass? I don’t think we will be there for long, but we do want to experience going to a water park place indoors. If any of you done the half-day pass before, how was it? Is it worth the price? And any tips?
Hello, I am trying to see if there is a community group or org that provides support and services to folks who have moved from Hong Kong (cantonese speaking). As a fellow Hong Kong immigrant, I want to lean in and support newer immigrants as they transition and assimilate. I just remember seeing my parents go through it, and I just want to extend a hand now that I have the ability to. Thanks in advance.
We grabbed some shack shack after hitting Laguna today. Haven’t been here in a few years so I was pretty down to wait ( about 2 cars ahead of us, I’d say 15ish min wait for parking, then the line grew pretty big ). I ordered a cove deluxe combo and cost me about $21. Burger hit the spot especially after being in the water for about 2 hours. Wish I got a shake on this hot day.
Hello! Does anyone have any experience taking the adult swim lessons at Golden West College in Huntington Beach? I haven’t found many reviews online and would love to know if anyone has anything to say about it. I’m in my 20s and want to learn to swim for fun. Thanks in advance!
I’m moving to that area in August. Right now I go to Curl in Westminster which is $25.99, a killer deal for how great the gym is. They’re opening one in Irvine but I have no idea when they’re actually opening and so the closest one would be in Costa Mesa. However, that one’s much more expensive and so I’m going to see if I can negotiate a better rate.
Having said that, I want to ask you guys about some backups. I really value good quality equipment and hate seeing gyms full of Hoist, Matrix etc. Any of you guys able to recommend a gym that would be comparable to the Curl in Westminster, only in the Irvine/Tustin region?
(also willing to commute a little farther if I feel like it’s worth it)
Hi all! I feed a local colony in Anaheim and a new kitten appeared last week. She seems to be injured. Her tail is missing, hind legs aren't sitting right and very thin.
I was wondering if anyone knew a rescue that could help trap her and get her some medical care? TIA!
Hello! I’m looking to find a hairdresser that can give me the kind of haircut I envision! I have super long hair and I love it a whole lot so I want find a good stylist that won’t make me want to cut it all off by the end of the haircut! I would like I guess you could say a super long mullet? I would like to keep the length of my hair but have it shorter at/near my shoulders. The top would be like a 70s shagg cut and the rest would just be my long hair but with a ton of layers! Haven’t fully decided on curtain bangs or something more short. But would definitely want either or! I just want it to look like a 70s shagg but super long! I would also like to be able to style it like the girl with the two braids if possible!! Please let me know if you know absolutely anyone who could make this happen for me! Willing to even drive up to La! Pictures are my inspirations and last 3 are my hair currently!
Looking for a local sticker printing business that can print me stickers 3 inch vinyl (and sticker sheets too if possible) by the weekend. LA has some but if it’s closer even better!
I volunteer as a dog walker at OC Animal Care in Tustin. I want to talk about three dogs who have been there a long time, because I think they're stuck for a reason that has nothing to do with who they are.
Here's the thing about shelter visits: you get a stressed dog, in a loud building, in a small room, with a stranger, for fifteen minutes. Some dogs are great at that. They wiggle, they charm, they get adopted in a week. The three dogs below are terrible at it. They're overwhelmed, or too intense, or too shy, and people walk away thinking they know something about the dog.
I've spent months with these three. I know them on the walk, in the yard, on the floor. Here's who they actually are.
Truckstop (A1910269), 4 years old, 65 lbs
At the shelter since September 2025. Nearly a year.
Truckstop is a cuddlebug in a bodybuilder's body. Once you're his person, he's all licks and immediate rollovers for belly rubs. He loves treats and he is obsessed with puzzles in the best way. Give him a puzzle feeder and he will not stop until every last treat is found and eaten. You will lose him to it. He does not care that you're standing there.
The honest part: he's strong, and he pulls, so he needs someone who can physically handle him and is willing to do leash work. He also gets fixated on balls. He'll nose-roll one nonstop and work himself up over it, so balls are a no for him, and a home that's willing to train through that tendency is important. The shelter is looking for a patient, experienced home with a secure yard and no other pets. Apartment living was tried and wasn't a fit for him.
What you get: a grass-curious, treat-motivated, belly-rub-loving goof who wants to walk, do a puzzle, and be near you.
Maria (A1922275), 3 years old, 68.5 lbs, German Shepherd
At the shelter since June 2025. Over a year.
Maria is a bundle of energy and possibly the most treat-motivated dog in the building. She will do literally anything you ask for what's in your hand, which makes her a joy to train.
The honest part: when she arrived, she could not handle being ignored. If a human was nearby and not paying attention to her, she'd mount your leg until you did. That's the behavior that scares people off in a meet-and-greet. But she is so trainable. I've worked with her on redirecting that to a sit or a touch, and she's gotten genuinely good at it. She'll still sometimes wind up to jump, but ask her to sit and she does it. She's also still learning gentle play manners with toys, and she'd be happiest with her own pile of squeeze toys.
What you get: a real companion. She wants to be with you. She wants to walk, hunt for lizards when she spots one, and then lie down across your feet for belly rubs and head scratches.
Mimi (A1943134), 10 years old, 61 lbs, Pit Bull mix
At the shelter since November 2025.
Mimi is the shy one, which means she shows the worst of the three and is the easiest to overlook. She warms up into an affectionate, loyal dog, she just needs a minute to decide you're okay.
What I know about her that a visit won't tell you: this girl wants to walk. Not a quick out-and-back. She wants the full route, all the sniffing, the whole survey of her surroundings. She's the reason I'm writing this post, honestly.
She's also negotiable about it. Every time I take her the full route, and she still doesn't want to go back in, I sit down on the floor with her and I tell her everywhere we went and all the ground we covered, and I explain that it's a give and take. I walk her, she lets me walk her back into her kennel. That is the actual, literal exchange. (Yes, I talk to the dogs.) And she agrees to it, every time.
What you get: a sweet, easygoing senior who is completely ready for her person, and who will meet you more than halfway as long as she's getting more than a five-minute walk.
Who these three need
All three want the same basic thing: a human who genuinely likes dogs and wants to spend time with one. Someone who'll train, walk, and show them the world.
I'd be honest and say none of them is a great first dog for a busy family with young kids. But for someone who wants a real companion and is up for putting in the time, any one of them would be an excellent friend.
How to help
Adopters: call OC Animal Care at 714-935-6848 to ask about visiting. Reference the pet ID.
Rescues: if you're with a 501(c)(3), these three would all benefit enormously from a rescue placement or foster.
Everyone else: sharing genuinely works. Long-stay dogs get adopted when their post reaches the one person who reads it and thinks "that's my dog."
And if you do go visit, my one ask: don't judge them on the first fifteen minutes. Try to spend some real time with and consider them beyond their stressed out, stuck in a building for most of the day first impressions. Ask to sit on the floor with them. Show them some love. That's where they show you who they are.
Disclaimer: I'm a volunteer, not shelter staff. Everything about their personalities comes from my own time with them, and the medical, behavioral, and history details come from what OC Animal Care has shared. I don't have the full picture on any of them. All adoption decisions and questions go through OC Animal Care directly.
Happy to answer anything I can about any of the three. 🐾
