Year: 2021

At the beginning of 2021, I was tasked with an assignment: Create a pie chart showcasing which types of content performed best on the Marketing Blog in 2020. The question was an undeniably important one, as it would influence what types of content we wrote in 2021, along with identifying new opportunities for growth. But…

Country music star Luke Bryan has announced new dates for shows in Los Angeles and Devore that were previously postponed due to the novel coronavirus pandemic and has added new shows in Irvine and San Diego as part of a planned 2021 tour. Bryan’s “Proud to Be Right Here” tour will arrive at the North…

In an era when “deaths of despair” — from substance abuse and suicide — are on the rise among middle-aged Americans, those who reach age 65 are, in general, living longer than ever. But not all seniors are faring equally; those who live in urban areas and on the coasts are surviving longer than their…

In an era when “deaths of despair” — from substance abuse and suicide — are on the rise among middle-aged Americans, those who reach age 65 are, in general, living longer than ever. But not all seniors are faring equally; those who live in urban areas and on the coasts are surviving longer than their…

The expected crowd of about 300 looks modest compared to the Anaheim Convention Center’s biggest events, but the youth dance competition scheduled there this weekend feels huge to city and tourism officials. For months the convention center has served as a COVID-19 testing site and it more recently became a vaccination clinic, but Maryland-based Starpower’s…

At the beginning of 2021, I was tasked with an assignment: Create a pie chart showcasing which types of content performed best on the Marketing Blog in 2020. The question was an undeniably important one, as it would influence what types of content we wrote in 2021, along with identifying new opportunities for growth. But…

Three American white pelicans slowly checked out their surroundings, then with a little encouragement, took to the air at Mason Regional Park in Irvine on Friday. The birds had been recovering at the Wetlands and Wildlife Care Center in Huntington Beach for the past six months. All are about a year old. Volunteers from the…

LOS ANGELES — Zach McKinstry’s performance in the first three weeks of the season was a big reason the Dodgers were able to absorb injuries to Mookie Betts, Cody Bellinger and Gavin Lux. Now the Dodgers will have to absorb the loss of McKinstry. The Dodgers’ rookie utility man injured himself while swinging during the…

Progress is progress. Serge Ibaka missed his 22nd consecutive game Friday with what’s been described as lower back tightness, and his absence will extend for at least the Clippers’ next two road games, although the team hasn’t set a timetable for his return, Coach Tyronn Lue said Friday before tipoff in Houston. The veteran big…

FBI agents arrested a Westminster man Friday, April 23, at a home after serving a search warrant in connection with the Jan. 6 breach of the U.S. Capitol, authorities said. It was early morning when agents descended upon the Westminster residence and arrested Kevin Louis Galetto, 61, said FBI spokeswoman Laura Eimiller. The criminal complaint…

FBI agents arrested a Westminster man Friday, April 23, at a home after serving a search warrant in connection with the Jan. 6 breach of the U.S. Capitol, authorities said. It was early morning when agents descended upon the Westminster residence and arrested Kevin Louis Galetto, 61, said FBI spokeswoman Laura Eimiller. The criminal complaint…

Restaurants and other food vendors ordered to close and allowed to reopen by Orange County health inspectors from April 15 to April 23. Jagerhaus, 2525 E. Ball Road, Anaheim Closed: April 22 Reason: Cockroach infestation Gogiya BBQ All You Can Eat, 8948 Knott Ave., Buena Park Closed: April 22 Reason: No water supply Reopened: April…

Three Orange County girls basketball standouts have suffered season-ending knee injuries. Capistrano Valley High senior Leah Manning, San Juan Hills senior Emily Freeman and San Clemente junior Jolie Johnson are among the county players who have been injured early in the spring season. Manning, a third-team All-County selection last season, suffered a knee injury last…

When you come across a beautiful sight — be it a beach, a mountain, or your pet’s face — sometimes, it inspires you to think bigger about what certain sights and experiences mean. For those moments, you might consider posting a photo on Instagram with an equally inspiring quote as the caption. But you could…

If you’re a B2B marketer who isn’t investing in content creation, you’re in the minority — 79% of B2B marketers surveyed by Content Marketing Institute and Marketing Profs said their organization used content marketing to further their goals in 2020. Developing a sound content marketing strategy is worth it: We found that blogs are among…

At the beginning of 2021, I was tasked with an assignment: Create a pie chart showcasing which types of content performed best on the Marketing Blog in 2020. The question was an undeniably important one, as it would influence what types of content we wrote in 2021, along with identifying new opportunities for growth. But…

Three American white pelicans slowly checked out their surroundings, then with a little encouragement, took to the air at Mason Regional Park in Irvine on Friday. The birds had been recovering at the Wetlands and Wildlife Care Center in Huntington Beach for the past six months. All are about a year old. Volunteers from the…

FBI agents arrested a Westminster man Friday, April 23, at a home after serving a search warrant in connection with the Jan. 6 breach of the U.S. Capitol, authorities said. It was early morning when agents descended upon the Westminster residence and arrested Kevin Louis Galetto, 61, said FBI spokeswoman Laura Eimiller. The criminal complaint…

Restaurants and other food vendors ordered to close and allowed to reopen by Orange County health inspectors from April 15 to April 23. Jagerhaus, 2525 E. Ball Road, Anaheim Closed: April 22 Reason: Cockroach infestation Gogiya BBQ All You Can Eat, 8948 Knott Ave., Buena Park Closed: April 22 Reason: No water supply Reopened: April…

Three Orange County girls basketball standouts have suffered season-ending knee injuries. Capistrano Valley High senior Leah Manning, San Juan Hills senior Emily Freeman and San Clemente junior Jolie Johnson are among the county players who have been injured early in the spring season. Manning, a third-team All-County selection last season, suffered a knee injury last…