Katella Commons to Anchor OC Vibe With Expansive Food Hall and Bar Scene
The Anaheim development’s central gathering space will feature chef-driven stalls, six distinct lounges and a design rooted in local culture.
March 27, 2026
Orange County Fans of BTS Celebrate the Group’s Return
From all corners of O.C. and beyond fans – aka the ARMY – are eagerly awaiting the K-pop juggernaut’s fifth album, which drops today.
March 20, 2026
‘The Grief was Growing Heavier’: Why OC’s Iranian Community is Pausing Its Nowruz Celebrations
Protests, state brutality and war have put ancient, annual springtime celebrations on hold.
March 13, 2026
Thousands Celebrate Year of the Horse at Tết Festival at Golden West College
PHOTO STORY: Vietnamese Lunar New Year gathering returns to the Huntington Beach campus for the first time since 2013.
February 16, 2026
Celebrating Tết and Lunar New Year in Orange County: Community, Culture and New Traditions in 2026
From Tết parades to lantern festivals, here’s how Orange County welcomes the Year of the Horse.
February 11, 2026
Nuestros Trajes: A History of Relámpago del Cielo Through Traditional Apparel
Experience the history of Relámpago del Cielo through its garments over five decades.
February 6, 2026
Embracing the World’s Cultures in Orange County
These local festivals highlight the beloved traditions of different cultures from across the globe, providing a chance to learn about new people and places without ever leaving home.
February 2, 2026
The Contentious History of Orange County’s Chicano Murals Turns a New Leaf
The restoration of famed muralist Emigdio Vasquez’s ‘Chicano Gothic’ marks a historic moment of community and government collaboration to preserve Latino public art.
January 19, 2026
Where the Tracks Meet the Tide: San Clemente’s Scenic Views and Fragile Tracks
From century-old homes to cliffside landslides, the small beach town offers unrivaled coastal views – but reaching them by train is increasingly a test of patience at Orange County's southernmost Metrolink stop.
January 12, 2026
Culture OC’s Guide to Arts and Culture Events in Orange County for Winter/Spring 2026
The new year offers audiences a wide range of premieres, returning works, and notable events across Orange County’s arts and culture scene.
January 9, 2026
Culture OC Chronicles a Busy Year
We covered newsworthy stories, profiled fascinating artists and shared unjustly overlooked culture throughout O.C.
December 31, 2025
San Juan Capistrano’s Metrolink Station Honors the Past, But is Firmly in the Present
This old town station is portal a to Orange County history and one of its most thriving culinary scenes.
December 29, 2025
