Rene Lynch

Food

Phew! Outdoor dining in LA gets another extension

Many L.A. diners want outdoor restaurant seating to stick around forever.

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News

It's Shop Local Saturday. Here's why that matters to local businesses

There’s just something special about shopping IRL this time of the year.

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Civics & Democracy

Huntington Beach scores early legal victory in its voter ID battle

Huntington Beach says it will not be intimidated by Sacramento.

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Civics & Democracy

HB's Measure U would give voters more say over housing — and it's heading to victory

Huntington Beach may be back on a collision course with Sacramento.

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Civics & Democracy

HB Mayor defends Voter ID measure as Gov. Newsom seeks to ban it

The city’s mayor says the new law doesn’t apply to the beach city.

Education

Huntington Beach sues the state over parental notification ban

Proponents of parental notification policies say parents have the right to know. Opponents say these policies endanger vulnerable young people.

Civics & Democracy

Huntington Beach calls for OC Supervisor Andrew Do's resignation

Do has faced increasing calls to step down amid an unfolding scandal involving fraud allegations.

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Food

A genius hack to help you eat more vegetables and less meat

San Diego content creator Nisha Vora has a monster new cookbook out — Big Vegan Flavor — that will transform your relationship with vegetables and plant-based eating.

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News

We got the controversial Huntington Beach airshow agreement. Here are some key takeaways

The city of Huntington Beach has released the details of its settlement agreement with the operator of the annual air show, which attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. Critics says the details need further investigating.

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Food

He Was Just Named Best California Chef. Here's Why It's Also A Win For Filipino Americans

L.A. Chef Lord Maynard Llera took home top honors Monday night — a coveted James Beard Award for Best Chef: California — a win that honors his unique, heart-and-soul take on Filipino barbecue.

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Food

6 Spots For Afternoon Tea And Scones — And Those Cute Little Finger Sandwiches

You need an excuse to unplug. And how does a freshly baked scone served with jam and cream sound? Here are some of our favorite places to enjoy a relaxing afternoon tea in L.A. and O.C. What's your go to for afternoon tea?