7 Orange County mocktail spots to try for Dry January
With Dry January around the corner, the annual ode of kicking off the year alcohol-free,...
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Knott’s Berry Farm 2026: All the seasonal events, food festivals and holiday parties
The Knott's Seasons of Fun calendar includes events dedicated to Peanuts characters, Boysenberry treats, summertime...
Southern California theme parks ring in New Year’s Eve with music and fireworks
There’s something for everyone from DJ dance parties and champagne toasts to stand-up comedy and...
Knott’s Berry Farm and Six Flags Magic Mountain close on Christmas Eve due to heavy rain
Disneyland and Disney California Adventure will close an hour early on Wednesday due to inclement...
These Orange County ramen shops are on Yelp’s Top 100 list for 2025
Seven restaurants in Southern California made it onto the list by the crows-sourced review platform.
Former Cypress Mayor Paulo Morales is the latest to jump into Assembly race
Morales has launched a 2026 bid for California's 67th Assembly District.
I tried all 12 Beers of Christmas at Knott’s Merry Farm
Join me as I judge all of the Bruery’s holiday series — from Partridge in...
10 best things to eat at Knott’s Merry Farm
The Knott’s Berry Farm winter holiday season runs through Jan. 4.
Six Flags has no plans to sell Knott’s Berry Farm or Magic Mountain, CFO says
The Southern California theme parks are critical to the company’s long-term growth, Six Flags CFO...
Here are nearly 100 Orange County holiday events you can do in 2025
And in a touch of holiday magic, most of the events on this list are...
Everything you can eat at Knott’s Merry Farm — See the list
The Christmas seasonal event runs Nov. 21 through Jan. 4 at Knott's Berry Farm.
Knott’s Berry Farm adds a new Victorian Christmas tree for the holidays
Knott’s Merry Farm runs Nov. 21 through Jan. 4 at the Buena Park theme park.
OC History: Doritos and Boysenberries both have ties to Orange County theme parks
Both of these iconic foods have Orange County roots thanks to Disneyland and Knott's Berry...
Knott’s Berry Farm continues attendance hot streak
Knott's reaches 4.5 million visitors in 2024 — an all-time high.
Knott’s Scary Farm: From Scott Joplin to Katy Perry, this haunted piano takes requests
The ghost of the Calico Saloon piano player returns with a little help from the...
Knott’s Berry Farm attendance up, Universal Studios down, Disneyland flat
The new 2024 attendance report from the Themed Entertainment Association shows mixed results for Southern...
3 youths, 1 adult injured in Buena Park shooting
They were found about 2:30 a.m. in the area of Commonwealth Avenue and Beach Boulevard.
Knott’s Scary Farm lets you control the lights in the park
An interactive lantern gives visitors the power to trigger lighting effects on rides and attractions...
Día de los Muertos: Where to find Day of the Dead bread in Orange County
This yeast-risen pan dulce is often subtly flavored with orange and warm spices like anise,...
Celebrate the 69th annual Silverado Days in Buena Park this weekend
The event, now in its 69th year, is organized by the Buena Park Noon Lions...
Football roundup: Servite, Dana Hills, Villa Park, Brea Olinda win in Week 7
OCVarsity's roundup is packed with highlights, stats and stars from the games Friday.
Man gets 10 years for deadly crash in Buena Park — and it easily could have been 6 years
He was due to be sentenced June 13 -- but he failed to appear for...
Buena Park water polo coach Shane LaFortune resigns
LaFortune said he was told that the school wanted to go in a different direction....
Free Halloween events in Southern California
Yes, it's the scariest time of the year, but you don't have to pay big...
Knott’s Scary Farm turned me into a Pigman super soldier
I dressed up like a half man/half pig and spent the night in an animal...
UFCW Local 324 President Andrea Zinder dies ‘unexpectedly’
'The backbone for the bargaining team' was a 42-year veteran of the United Food and...
Knott’s Scary Farm 2025: All 10 mazes ranked from best to worst
The 52nd annual Halloween event runs on select nights through Nov. 1 at Knott’s Berry...
Knott’s Scary Farm returns with 2 new haunted mazes
The 52nd annual Halloween event runs on select nights from tonight through Nov. 1 at...
Knott’s Scary Farm expands the Green Witch’s family tree
The Halloween haunt event will deliver scares on select nights from Sept. 18 through Nov....
First look inside Bloody Mary maze coming to Knott’s Scary Farm
The popular annual event runs on select nights from Sept. 18 through Nov. 1 at...
13 most Instagrammable foods at Knott’s Scary Farm
The Halloween haunt will frighten visitors on select nights from Sept. 18 through Nov. 1...
Six Flags summer attendance up, revenue down amid deep discounting
The parent company of Knott's Berry Farm and Six Flags Magic Mountain highlights the 'positive...
First look inside mutant super soldier maze coming to Knott’s Scary Farm
The granddaddy of all Halloween events runs on select nights from Sept. 18 through Nov....
Knott’s Berry Farm extends Peanuts partnership after Camp Snoopy makeover
Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck and the other Looney Tunes characters won't be kicking out Charlie...
OC resident hit with $300K fine for illegal fireworks in July 4 crackdown
Stanton officials hope the Fourth of July drone deterrence program will lead residents to think...
Freshman QB stands out as Westminster football earns win over Buena Park
Freshman QB Beckham Sharp, a transfer from Idaho, provides a spark on offense for Westminster...
Freeway signs unveiled directing 5 Freeway travelers to Buena Park’s Koreatown
The City Council designated Beach Boulevard between Orangethorpe Avenue and Rosecrans Avenue as Koreatown in...
Mutant super soldier maze The Zoo coming to Knott’s Scary Farm
Knott’s Scary Farm runs on select nights from Sept. 18 through Nov. 1.
Bloody Mary haunted maze coming to Knott’s Scary Farm
Knott’s Scary Farm runs on select nights from Sept. 18 through Nov. 1.
Orange County football: Steve Fryer and Dan Albano get you ready for Week 0
Start the week with some valuable info from OCVarsity's Steve Fryer and Dan Albano about...
Knott’s Scary Farm announces Boulet Brothers as horror hosts
The Queens of Darkness reality TV stars will serve as the face of Scary Farm...
OCVarsity’s complete Orange County football preview 2025
Previews for every team in Orange County, plus rankings of the top players at each...
Orange County football preview 2025: Omicron League
Michael Huntley looks at the strengths and key players for each of the league's six...
10 most outrageous eats at California theme parks
Theme parks and over-the-top food go together like roller coasters and funnel cakes — as...
New rules could have major impact on girls flag football season
Changes for pass rushing, screen blocking and punting will be in effect as the season...
OCVarsity Hot 150: Orange County’s top impact football players for 2025
Dan Albano ranks the county players expected to have the most impact this season. Ranked...
Drug lab explosions that killed 5 people in Irwindale, South El Monte lead to 6 arrests
2 of the suspects ran honey oil drugs in Irwindale and South El Monte that...
Former Rep. Michelle Steel won’t run for Congress in 2026
The Seal Beach Republican says she's focused on advancing President Trump's agenda outside of Congress.
6 Southern California water parks to visit before the end of the summer
Water parks throughout Southern California offer thrilling attractions featuring raft rides, water slides and more.
Knott’s Berry Farm and Six Flags Magic Mountain slash prices on season passes
The Six Flags 2026 season passes cost less than a single visit to Disneyland or...
Man berated on social media for using racial slur at Knott’s Berry Farm loses water district job
The Eastern Municipal Water District in Perris confirmed the man has lost his job over...
Knott’s Berry Farm and Six Flags Magic Mountain offer discounts on 2026 season passes
Six Flags season passes go on sale starting on July 28.
ICE raids are hurting critical economic sectors, North Orange County officials gather to say
Elected officials and local representatives gathering for the press conference held Monday outside Buena Park...
Knott’s Scary Farm sets ticket launch date
The granddaddy of all haunted events runs on select nights from Sept. 18 through Nov....
July 4th saw deadly explosions, law enforcement via drones, and surges in calls to police
Here's how Southern California fire and police departments prepared for and responded to one of...
Have ideas on how Orange County’s elections can be better? The registrar wants to hear from you
The registrar of voters is hosting 15 public workshops in various languages as part of...