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Cozy Earth’s Biggest Sale Comes to Corona del Mar

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By Greer Wylder
August 23, 2026

Cozy Earth's biggest sale of the year is here, and this time it's happening in person, not just online.This Labor Day, shop the retailer's storewide sale at one of its three California stores, including the Corona del Mar location right here in Orange County. From Aug. 26 to Sept. 3, save 25% storewide. From Sept. 4 to 8, that jumps to 30% off storewide, and on Labor Day itself, Sept. 7, shoppers get 30% off storewide and 35% off bundles of three or more, on best-selling sheets, loungewear, socks and more.Find Cozy Earth at 256 26th St. #101 in Santa Monica's…

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Marriott Irvine Spectrum Offers Shuttle Pass for Daisy Chain Fields Festival

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By Greer Wylder
August 23, 2026

If you're headed to the Daisy Chain Fields Festival at Great Park on Saturday, Aug. 29, here's a way to skip the parking headache.Marriott Irvine Spectrum is selling a Festival Shuttle Pass through Eventbrite that lets guests park at the hotel and ride a shuttle straight to the festival grounds, no navigating event lots required.The pass includes:Round-trip shuttle service between the hotel and Great ParkHotel valet parking for the day (no overnight parking)Shuttle service running until about 90 minutes after the festival wrapsOne drink ticket to use at the hotelA welcome goody bag with festival-day surprisesThe festival runs from 10…

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Europa Village Unveils Lucia at the Cave, a New Wine Cave Cocktail Lounge

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By Greer Wylder
August 20, 2026

Europa Village Wineries & Resort in Temecula Valley has opened Lucia at the Cave, a new cocktail bar and lounge tucked inside the resort's Vienza Cave. The concept is the newest addition to Europa Village's food and beverage lineup, bringing a polished cocktail destination to the winery's underground setting.Named for the Latin word for "light," Lucia balances elevated design with an inviting atmosphere. Custom furnishings, a central chandelier and a grand bar anchor the space, giving the subterranean cave a refined, moody feel suited to intimate dates or small gatherings. Guests can order specialty cocktails alongside Italian small plates.Standout cocktails…

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Mercado González Brings Mexican Marketplace Experience to La Habra

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By Greer Wylder
August 20, 2026

Northgate González Market is bringing its acclaimed Mercado González experience to La Habra, transforming one of the company's longest-standing neighborhood stores into a culinary and cultural destination inspired by the mercados found throughout Mexico.Building on the success of the flagship Mercado González in Costa Mesa, the reimagined La Habra location will blend the everyday convenience of grocery shopping with authentic Mexican food, artisan goods, live entertainment and gathering spaces that celebrate the richness of Mexican culture."For decades, our La Habra store has proudly served generations of families while supporting community partners like Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, The Gary Center,…

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Righteous Brothers to Headline Charity Concerts at Lido Theater

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By Greer Wylder
August 20, 2026

The Righteous Brothers, Bill Medley and Bucky Heard, will take the stage at the Lido Theater on Thursday, Sept. 10, and Friday, Sept. 11, for the inaugural Lido Legacy Live benefit concerts. Proceeds will support the Newport Beach Junior Lifeguard Scholarship Program and Friends of OASIS Senior Center in Newport Beach.Both nights begin at 6 p.m. with a reception along the Lido Walk, next to the theater at Via Lido Plaza. The Cannery, Lido House, Byblos Mediterranean Grill and ZPizza will provide light bites, and The Cannery will handle cocktails. A live auction will offer a meet and greet with…

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