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Good News Goes Bad
05.28.10
I’m very sad for all involved that Orange County Local News Network (OCLNN) shut down earlier this week. The news site debuted just four months ago, and in such a short time they worked tirelessly and delivered round-the-clock breaking news, local news, sports, events, lifestyle and entertainment in Orange County. That’s not easy.
The truth was the staff and freelancers were doing an incredible job, and the abrupt closure of the site had nothing to do with their amazing effort. I’d like to believe that the cliché is true: “When one door closes another one opens.” At least that’s what people told me when I lost my columnist job, and then started Greer’s OC. However, it’s not easy and it’s not a good week for OC news consumers.
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Team Kids Imagine Celebration!
05.28.10
Last Sunday, I was lucky enough to go to Team Kids Imagine Celebration at Il Fornaio in Irvine. The annual fundraiser brings together children and families with Team Kids partners from city government, public safety, school districts, and the business community, all of whom share a commitment to inspire children in service. At the Imagine event, Team Kids Team Kids raised over $100,000 in contributions with an additional $40,000 in in-kind donations! You can see the video of what Team Kids is all about here on Greer’s OC TV.
I’m a big fan of Team Kids, which is changing the trajectory of children’s lives by encouraging them to help others. Since its inception in 2001, Team Kids has organized free and innovative programs in schools that give students the opportunity raise funds for local charities. More than 24,000 students have raised more than $200,000 and 100 percent of the money has gone to youth-serving nonprofits, including those that serve homelessness, the hungry and the environment.
Team Kids is creating an army of community-minded children who are making a difference in their schools, communities and ultimately the world. And it’s preparing future generations to become caring, resourceful and responsible adults.
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- 03.25.26 – Cape Crusaders, Cosplay and Comic-Con Energy Take Over Anaheim
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- 03.19.26 – Two Upcoming Workshops at the Environmental Nature Center
- 03.18.26 – Floral Park Home & Garden Tour Returns April 25–26
- 03.18.26 – What to Know About Medicare for You or Someone You Care About
- 03.15.26 – Puesto Introduces “Girl Dinner” Wednesdays
- 03.13.26 – What to Know About Medicare Before 65—Signing Up for Medicare
- 03.11.26 – Pure Barre Orange County Celebrates 17 Years With Free Classes and Community Giveaways
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- 03.08.26 – Palmetto Superfoods and Rylee + Cru Headed to River Street Marketplace
- 03.08.26 – A Big Year Ahead for Costa Mesa’s SoBECA District
- 03.08.26 – Luke’s Lobster Brings the Heat With Chili Crisp Crab Melt
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- 03.26.26 – Easter Brunch and Dining in Orange County
- 03.26.26 – OC Fashion Week Arrives at My Sister’s Closet With Designer Adolfo Sánchez
- 03.19.26 – Highball and Naisho Omakase Debut in Costa Mesa With a First-of-Its-Kind Dual Concept
- 03.16.26 – Bubblefest Returns to Discovery Cube Orange County for Its 30th Anniversary
- 03.16.26 – La La Land Kind Cafe Opens Its First Orange County Location
- 03.10.26 – A Newport Beach Landmark Turns 100: From The Arches to A Restaurant
- 03.10.26 – Classical Mystery Tour: A Tribute to the Beatles
- 03.08.26 – Top of the V Unveils a Spanish-Inspired Steakhouse Experience
- 03.06.26 – Beyond A Dream Gala Supports Breakthrough T1D Research in Orange County
- 03.05.26 – Orange County Restaurant Week Returns March 8–14
- 02.28.26 – Spring Returns to The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch
- 02.26.26 – California Cool Art Auction Returns to Laguna Art Museum
- 02.25.26 – An Elevated Pastry Experience Debuts at Montage Laguna Beach
- 02.24.26 – Tomatomania Returns to Roger’s Gardens for Its 15th Year
- 02.22.26 – A Coastal Stop for Artful Finds at Crystal Cove
- 02.19.26 – World Ballet Company Brings ‘Swan Lake’ to Irvine Barclay Theatre
