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Jack Johnson Headlines Two-Night Coast Film & Music Benefit Concert

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By Greer Wylder
October 27, 2025

The Coast Film & Music Festival has opened single-day ticket sales for its upcoming festival, taking place November 1–9 at multiple venues throughout Laguna Beach. The seventh annual event launches November 1 at the Rivian South Coast Theater with a screening of The Eyes of Ghana.The festival will conclude with two feature films: Love + War by Academy Award winners Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin, and musician Jack Johnson’s The September Sessions.Before becoming a multi-platinum recording artist, Johnson was a prominent surf filmmaker known for Thicker Than Water and The September Sessions. His cinematic style and acoustic soundtrack helped define…

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Prime Pizza Opens First Orange County Location in Mission Viejo

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By Greer Wylder
October 26, 2025

Prime]https://www.primepizza.la/">Prime[/url] Pizza is bringing its California take on classic New York-style pizza to Orange County with the opening of its first location in Mission Viejo on Monday, Nov. 3. The shop is currently open with limited hours as the team prepares for its grand opening celebration.To celebrate, Prime Pizza will give away merch and serve free slices from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. (limit one per person) on Nov. 3 at its newest shop at 24420 Alicia Parkway.Founded in Los Angeles in 2014, Prime Pizza is known for its authentic New York–style pies made with premium ingredients. Each pizza starts…

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Salt & Lime Modern Taqueria Brings Elevated Flavor to Costa Mesa

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By Greer Wylder
October 20, 2025

Chef Zach Ficke, executive chef and owner of Salt & Lime Modern Taqueria in Costa Mesa, is one of Orange County’s most talented and ambitious young chefs. Born and raised in Aliso Viejo, Ficke’s passion for cooking started early. While studying business economics at UC Irvine, he ran an underground dining club in his dorm, selling tickets to multi-course dinners he created himself. Realizing business school wasn’t his path, he transferred to a culinary school in Chicago and later earned a bachelor’s degree in food service management in Providence, Rhode Island.After returning to Orange County, he rose quickly through the…

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Fall Fun at The District: Halloween Boo Bash and Cocktail Tour

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By Greer Wylder
October 19, 2025

The District at Tustin Legacy is getting into the fall spirit with two festive events this October: the Halloween Boo Bash and the Fall Cocktail Tour.Families are invited to the annual Halloween Boo Bash on Saturday, Oct. 25, from noon to 2 p.m. in the Promenade. The free, family-friendly celebration features trick-or-treating, music, creepy crafts, balloon twisters, face painting, and a special meet-and-greet with Labubu. Costumes are encouraged, and guests are welcome to explore The District’s shops, restaurants, and entertainment before or after the event.Throughout October, The District is also partnering with OC Foodies to present the Fall Cocktail Tour.…

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Luxury Wellness Meets Concierge Medicine at Coastal Wellness MD

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By Greer Wylder
October 16, 2025

Coastal Wellness MD, a luxury wellness clinic in Corona del Mar founded by Dr. Shery Mokhtare, is redefining modern health through a physician-led approach that blends science, beauty, and personalized care.Dr. Mokhtare recognized a need for a forward-thinking, whole-body wellness experience that goes beyond the surface. Her vision led to the creation of a mobile concierge medical practice that combines the sophistication of a luxury clinic with the accessibility of personalized, on-the-go care.Her Corona del Mar clinic offers a curated blend of aesthetic and regenerative services, including skin rejuvenation, IV therapy, and body wellness treatments. With a warm, approachable style…

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