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Going Solar in OC

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By Greer Wylder
February 10, 2014

A new government sponsored financing program, Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) called HERO, was just launched to give local homeowners the opportunity to go solar for no money out of pocket and repay the investment through property taxes, and receive tax write-offs. Cities that have opted in to the program include Anaheim, Brea, Buena Park, Garden Grove, La Palma, Newport Beach, Placentia, Santa Ana, Tustin and Westminster.  Benefits of the new government sponsored PACE financing program include: re-paid through property taxes; transferable assessment, stays with the property not the individual; tax savings/credits; no credit score requirements; no money down; and fixed…

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Arts Shaping Our Lives

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By Greer Wylder
February 06, 2014

What value do the arts bring to each of us? For the first time, Segerstrom Center for the Arts, along with Zócalo Public Square and the Getty will present a free lecture, “Do the Arts Make Us Better People?” at Samueli Theatre on Tuesday, Feb. 11 at 7:30 p.m. Three noted speakers – The New Yorker’s Susan Orlean, Getty Trust President and CEO James Cuno and Segerstrom Center President Terrence W. Dwyer will talk about the role of the arts in our lives. You can reserve a space to this special lecture here. Parking cost $10 in the Plaza Tower…

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On The Fly

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By Greer Wylder
February 06, 2014

Who knew that more than 5.5 million people in the U.S. fly fish and that enthusiasts are spending upwards of $700 million a year on fly fishing gear? You can experience the adventure and serenity of this niche sport through film at the second annual Fly Fishing Film Tour (F3T) at the AMC Theaters at The District at Tustin Legacy Saturday at 3 p.m. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the John Wayne Cancer Foundation in the fight against cancer. The Fly Fishing Film Tour begins at 3 p.m. with the more than a dozen screenings, and then immediately…

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Free Yogurt Day

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By Greer Wylder
February 03, 2014

Today is National Frozen Yogurt Day, and Yogurtland will celebrate by offering free yogurt and toppings from 4 to 7 p.m. at all participating locations. You’ll receive a special collectible spoon that changes colors when it becomes cold, and a commemorative cup to fill with choice of yogurt flavors and toppings including several Hershey chocolate offerings.  Yogurtland is also adding an incentive to register for its Real Rewards program through Feb. 7-- 6-ounces of free frozen yogurt. Yogurtland has locations throughout Orange County including Anaheim, Anaheim Hills, Buena Park, Costa Mesa, Huntington Beach, Fullerton, Irvine, Laguna Hills, Lake Forest, Mission…

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#OCLOVESuberX

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By Greer Wylder
February 03, 2014

Since the launch of uberX  in Orange County last fall, the low-cost Uber option that’s better, faster, and 45% cheaper than a taxi has connected thousands of locals and visitors with reliable, convenient, and affordable transportation. In appreciation, uberX want to show some love by offering some uberX rides on the house. During the first week of February, simply open up your app and request an uberX ride in Orange County. uberX cover TWO rides up to $20 each.   Here’s the fine print: This promotion applies to uberX only Rides must be taken between 10:00AM Monday, February 3rd through…

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