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Praise the Lord, and Pass the Planning Commission

Aug 4, 2025

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9 min read

Praise the Lord, and Pass the Planning Commission

Townhomes coming to the old Trinity Broadcasting Network Compound in Costa Mesa

Jon Dougher
Jon Dougher
Fool Me Once, Tsunamyou. Fool Me Twice, Tsunami  🌊

Aug 1, 2025

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12 min read

Fool Me Once, Tsunamyou. Fool Me Twice, Tsunami 🌊

Tsunami aftermath, New Moon Goat opening, summer concerts, Pickleballin'

Jon Dougher
Jon Dougher
Trader Joes (Kind of) Confirms 2nd Store in Costa Mesa

Jul 28, 2025

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10 min read

Trader Joes (Kind of) Confirms 2nd Store in Costa Mesa

We can neither confirm nor deny that the vibes are off

Jon Dougher
Jon Dougher
You've Heard of Salty Bear, but What About Salty Horse? 🧂🐴

Jul 25, 2025

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10 min read

You've Heard of Salty Bear, but What About Salty Horse? 🧂🐴

New Coastal Brunch spot opening in Costa Mesa

Jon Dougher
Jon Dougher
Off to the 🐖 Races

Jul 21, 2025

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10 min read

Off to the 🐖 Races

Alaskan racing pigs, 21st Aluminum Man Race, Country Kick-back at the Camp

Jon Dougher
Jon Dougher
RIP La Vida Cantina

Jul 18, 2025

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10 min read

RIP La Vida Cantina

Long live "The House of Vibes"...

Jon Dougher
Jon Dougher
🗿 New Trader Joe's Coming to Costa Mesa?

Jul 14, 2025

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12 min read

🗿 New Trader Joe's Coming to Costa Mesa?

The parking lot will naturally be redesigned to be as inaccessible as possible

Jon Dougher
Jon Dougher
🥤 Why Costa Mesa Wins 7/11 (and Newport Doesn’t)

Jul 11, 2025

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13 min read

🥤 Why Costa Mesa Wins 7/11 (and Newport Doesn’t)

Free Slurpies, Wave Pool Opponents, Flight of Newport takes off

Jon Dougher
Jon Dougher
🌊 Illegal Fireworks? In Costa Mesa??

Jul 7, 2025

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14 min read

🌊 Illegal Fireworks? In Costa Mesa??

Dangerous riptides, Illegal Fireworks, Raccoon Bots and Movies in the Park

Jon Dougher
Jon Dougher
🌊 Happy Independence Bay

Jul 4, 2025

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11 min read

🌊 Happy Independence Bay

For all who celebrate. Which better be all of you.

Jon Dougher
Jon Dougher
🌊 Where to Watch Fireworks in Newport + Costa Mesa

Jun 30, 2025

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13 min read

🌊 Where to Watch Fireworks in Newport + Costa Mesa

Also: New CM Police Chief, Rye Goods Dinner Service, 4th of July Fireworks

Jon Dougher
Jon Dougher
🌊 Luxury Lightbulbs, Gelson Superchargers, Fish Frys.

Jun 27, 2025

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12 min read

🌊 Luxury Lightbulbs, Gelson Superchargers, Fish Frys.

...and other weird headlines from Newport & Costa Mesa

Jon Dougher
Jon Dougher
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