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Unwind right nearby: Laguna Luxe Spa in Laguna Hills does the whole reset routine, from rejuvenating facials and soothing head spa rituals to expert massage, precise waxing, nails, and invigorating body scrubs, all in calm private rooms with a couples suite, inclusive vibes, and that just-renovated…
Fresh cut, zero fuss: Beauty Time keeps it cozy and low stress, with pros who listen then nail the details on cuts, color, styling, and extensions.
Neighborhood Italian comfort: Family-owned since 1991, Peppino's Pizzeria in Aliso Viejo delivers the kind of homestyle pastas and classic pies you crave on a Tuesday, a Friday, pretty much any day.
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Orange County Supervisors continue to support two proposed hotels in Dana Point Harbor, despite a third failed attempt to approve the leases needed to finance them.
Full story at picketfencemedia.com ↗
A rare juvenile purple gallinule has been spotted at Irvine's San Joaquin Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary since mid-August.
Full story at hoodline.com ↗
On August 15, my cousin, Josh Collette, broke his neck after diving into the surf to save a child caught in a rip current at Riviera Beach in San Clemente, California.
Full story at usatoday.com ↗
The Gibby Fire, a fast-moving brush fire in San Juan Capistrano, has grown to 150 acres and is burning in the area of Ortega Highway and Gibby Road.
Full story at abc7.com ↗
Tamra Judge, the Real Housewives of Orange County star, has announced that she is bringing home a rescue puppy named Capri from the Mission Viejo Animal Services Center in California.
Full story at entertainmentnow.com ↗
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