OC History: How the Balboa Island Ferry changed Newport Beach Read more:

New Orange County History video is live! As a kid who grew up taking the Balboa Island Ferry to Fun Zone, this was a fun one to dive into. Gift link: www.ocregister.com/2025/09/24/o... #orangecounty #oc #newportbeach #balboaisland

‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ is returning to air: Celebs, politicians and more react Read more:

MAP: Taylor Swift’s ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ album release parties in Southern California Read more:

‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ indefinitely suspended: Celebs, politicians and more react Read more:

Celebrities, politicans and more took to social media to share their reactions to ABC indefinitely suspending “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” Gift link: www.dailynews.com/2025/09/17/c...

Emmy Awards 2025: Top Moments according to social media chatter Read more:

Emmy Awards 2025: There’s a Labubu on the red carpet, plus more top moments Read more:

You can also read the interview here!

VIDEO EXCLUSIVE: Hasan Piker on Charlie Kirk and the need for "radical empathy." @juliametraux.bsky.social and I spoke with uber-popular progressive streamer just 48 hours after Kirk's death about everything from his own safety to content vs. debate to how we can course correct from this moment.

OC History: The legend of San Juan Capistrano’s Motorcycle Hill Read more:

… there’s no way Taylor Frankie Paul has to give up her phone while filming the Bachelorette like other leads have, right? How else will she TikTok? Will MomTok survive this? #TheBachelorette #SLOMW

The best things we ate at Southern California restaurants in August Read more:

OC History: Paul Frank created the 2000s icon Julius the Monkey Read more:

Love Island USA Season 7 reunion is now live on Peacock! The episode is 2 hours long. #loveislandusa #loveisland #loveislandreunion

OC History: Lion Country Safari in Irvine was an accident waiting to happen Read more:

I had a gut feeling to check Taylor Swifts website… I knew it. #taylorswift #thelifeofashowgirl

Sharing another clip from my interview with Iain Stirling ahead of the Love Island USA season 7 reunion tomorrow. We chatted about how massive the show became, and that he genuinely didn’t believe the clips he was seeing from watch parties at bars were real.

OC History: How Orange County got its name Read more:

Excited to share a new project I’m producing for the Orange County Register, a series of short form videos and articles focused on unique OC History! For the first episode we’re looking into how Orange County got its name. Read more: www.ocregister.com/2025/08/18/o... #orangecounty #oc

Me when I realize “Eldest Daughter” is Track 5: 👁️👄👁️ #thelifeofashowgirl #ts12

For anyone else who was confused if the YouTube version of the podcast cut out unexpectedly or if it was actually over, there’s about 17 more minutes on the audio version! Hopefully they’re able to get this fixed on YouTube! #thelifeofashowgirl #ts12 #newheights

Travis Kelce really showed up to the Eras Tour with a friendship bracelet and a dream and now he gets to listen to every Taylor Swift album before anyone else. #thelifeofashowgirl #ts12 #newheights

Y’all notice how Taylor Swift still calls it Twitter? They’re never going to make x happen ✨ #thelifeofashowgirl #ts12 #newheights

The sourdough girlies realizing Taylor Swift might be reading their bread blog 👁️👄👁️ #thelifeofashowgirl #ts12 #newheights

Actually kicking my feet over this podcast #thelifeofashowgirl #ts12 #newheights

Swifties when everyone asks us when Taylor Swift’s new album The Life of a Showgirl comes out. #thelifeofashowgirl #ts12

The best things we ate at Southern California restaurants in July Read more:

Important read from @mercedescannontran.bsky.social : Is the Inland Empire a maternity healthcare desert? Read more: www.pressenterprise.com/2025/07/31/i... #inlandempire #sanbernardinocounty

My latest: Cole's French Dip in LA is suddenly in demand now that it's closing. I try to go for one last meal and find a line down the block! Here's some history of the 117yo bar and eatery that claims to have invented the French dip (as does Philippe). www.dailybulletin.com/2025/07/27/c...

OC Fair 2025: $5 food options return Read more:

10 of the most memorable moments from Love Island USA season 7 #loveislandusa #loveisland #loveislandusa7 Read more:

Vets, rescuers, nonprofits still finding homes for LA-area wildfires’ rescued animals Read here⬇️

Love Island USA had its season 7 finale last night. I put together a list of the top 10 moments from the season. 🔗: www.dailynews.com/2025/07/14/1... #loveislandusa #loveisland #loveislandusa7

Blackpink’s US leg of Deadline World Tour kicks off with a bang in Los Angeles Read more:

Here’s a look at BLACKPINK’s <DEADLINE> World Tour merch including some special items for Los Angeles that you can get at SoFi Stadium. #losangeles #blackpink #sofistadium #blackpinkworldtour

First look at BLACKPINK’s stage at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles for the <DEADLINE> World Tour #losangeles #blackpink #sofistadium #blackpinkworldtour

SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles has two speciality drinks for BLACKPINK this weekend for the <DEADLINE> Tour: Pink Venom & 1800 Paloma. #losangeles #blackpink #sofistadium

Love the voice behind Love Island? Meet Iain Stirling, the UK comedian coming to LA Read more:

I chatted with the creator of Reality Bar in Los Angeles about the rise in popularity of Love Island USA watch parties across Southern California as the reality TV show’s audience continues to grow. Gift link: www.dailynews.com/2025/07/08/h... #loveislandusa

Love Island USA fans react to shocking season 7 twist Read more:

I chatted with the creator of Reality Bar in Los Angeles about the rise in popularity of Love Island USA watch parties across Southern California as the reality TV show’s audience continues to grow. Gift link: www.dailynews.com/2025/07/08/h... #loveislandusa #loveisland

How Love Island USA watch parties are taking over the bar scene Read more:

I wonder what it’s like to be the person responsible for updating the specific Pop Mart store locations Instagram Stories when they restock.

To the engineer at Google who came up with the idea to have Amaya Papaya’s lyrics from her iconic song show up on the screen when you search her name, thank you. “I never said I was perfect. I never said I didn’t have any flaws.” - 🥭 #loveislandusa

Happy 5th of July. #losangeles #la

I will be at the RC Quakes game Thursday night signing/selling books. Please stop by, say hello and buy your very own copy (which I will sign if you want me to)

The best things we ate at Southern California restaurants in June Read more:

Apple Music is celebrating 10 years by curating playlists of its users most played songs. WHAT DID I TELL YOU ALL. Number one “Sue Me” stan!! Sabrina Carpenter has been that girl for years in my household!!

This one’s for all my fellow journalists who watch reality tv to cope with our careers. #loveislandusa