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Mercado González Brings Mexican Marketplace Experience to La Habra

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,…

Dream Glow Festival Returns to Celebrate the Beauty of Chinese Culture

By Greer Wylder

August 18, 2026

This holiday season, Dream Glow Festival returns to Wild Rivers Waterpark in Irvine, bringing even more dazzling lantern displays and authentic Chinese cultural experiences to Southern California. Running nightly from November 5 through December 30, the festival invites visitors to immerse themselves in a spectacular celebration where ancient traditions meet breathtaking artistry. Created in partnership with Wcreative, Dream Glow Festival will feature more than 1,000 handcrafted illuminated lanterns, designed and built by skilled artisans from China. Inspired by the renowned lantern-making heritage of Zigong, these larger-than-life displays transform the park into a glowing world of vibrant colors, legendary creatures, seasonal scenes,…

Z SUPPLY Pops Up at Lido Marina Village With New Denim Collection

By Greer Wylder

August 13, 2026

Costa Mesa-based Z SUPPLY is celebrating its biggest category expansion yet with a two-day pop-up at Lido Marina Village in Newport Beach this Friday and Saturday.The California lifestyle brand has officially entered the denim category with its first permanent five-pocket premium denim collection. The launch features six foundational silhouettes, designed with flattering fits, comfortable fabrics and washes that feel both modern and timeless. Jeans are priced from $138 to $158 and available in sizes 24 to 31.The Newport Beach pop-up gives shoppers a chance to try on and shop the new denim collection in person, along with a curated selection…

Good Together House: Laguna Beach’s Home for the Extraordinary and Unexpected

By Greer Wylder

August 10, 2026

Laguna Beach has quietly upped its game when it comes to indie retail, and Good Together House is a big reason why. On Ocean Avenue, the shop has spent the last five years becoming the kind of place people build a Saturday around. Part home goods store, part apothecary, part vintage jewelry counter, it's the sort of shop where a candle, a ceramic vase and a vintage silk scarf can all feel like they belong in the same bag.I will admit it, this is one of my favorite stores in Laguna Beach. The vibe alone is worth the drive, warm…

Inside Reecess, Newport Beach’s New Wellness Destination

By Greer Wylder

July 19, 2026

I was recently invited to check out REECESS in Newport Beach, and I honestly didn't know what to expect walking in. It's unlike any wellness studio I've been to, and I've tried a lot of them.Founder Rambo Garcia built this as a hidden, high-end wellness escape, and the flagship experience is called the Biohouse Reset. It's a two-hour, fully guided protocol built around one idea: restore your energy and reset your nervous system in a single visit.The session starts with baseline diagnostics, including blood pressure, grip strength and a body composition assessment. From there, you move into what they call…