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Welcome to /r/orangecounty, the Reddit community for all things related to Orange County, California. This is your one-stop-shop for discussions, news, events, and local happenings in this sunny Southern California region. Share your experiences, ask questions, and connect with both locals and visitors alike. Whether you're looking for the best surfing spots, seeking recommendations for restaurants, or interested in the latest updates in local politics, /r/orangecounty is your community forum.

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    Egyptian Baladi Bread

    Where can I find the Egyptian Baladi bread please ? I’m craving it 😢To clarify it’s not the white Pita available almost everywhere

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    2024/11/10
    22:18 UTC

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    Any good Vietnamese in South County?

    Saigon Gem is decent but the portions are too small.

    2 Comments
    2024/11/10
    22:13 UTC

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    Coffee house/art sudio

    I’m looking for a coffee house/bar/restaurant and creative space in Orange County. Something where you can bring your own project or work on something they have. Projects like painting, sculpting, coloring, etc. please give your recommendations and what city they are in ❤️

    2 Comments
    2024/11/10
    22:09 UTC

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    Happy Birthday Marines

    249 Years

    2 Comments
    2024/11/10
    21:51 UTC

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    Women’s adult soccer league recs

    looking for an opportunity to play in a rec soccer league. preferably all women’s but coed isn’t a bad idea either. anyone know of anything? preferably southern OC. full field 11v11 would be nice.

    4 Comments
    2024/11/10
    21:38 UTC

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    Question for coffee snobs, any good local coffee brands ?

    I’m not much of a coffee drinker. I prefer tea. Looking for some local coffee brands to buy as gifts for the holidays.

    11 Comments
    2024/11/10
    21:33 UTC

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    Yes, ANOTHER pho recommendation post

    it’s as the title says - hit me with some solid pho spots, HOWEVER, there’s a catch. an impossible challenge for some (a lot) of you.

    do NOT recommend and/or suggest pho 79/101. i’ve had pho 79 and i gotta be honest with y’all since some of you won’t be with yourselves or those around you. it was just OK. the price IS great for the bowl/portions you get, but baby… that meat was dry. real dry.

    so yeah! where do y’all get some scrumptious pho?

    35 Comments
    2024/11/10
    21:06 UTC

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    Kid’s pickleball program

    Is there a kids pickleball program in OC? Fullerton, Yorba Linda, Brea or Anaheim?

    3 Comments
    2024/11/10
    19:32 UTC

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    Recommendations for restaurants with a private (or semi-private) space for ~25 people?

    Hi! I am planning a dinner in 2025 to celebrate our upcoming wedding with our family and friends since not everyone will be able to make it to our actual wedding. Does anyone have any recommendations of restaurants with private or semi-private spaces in Orange County? Korean, Japanese, or Italian places are preferred, but very open to all cuisines! Looking to spend around $55/person. Thank you!

    14 Comments
    2024/11/10
    18:27 UTC

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    Gym recommendations

    Best gym in the north Tustin/santa Ana/orange/irvine area that’s not super packed during after work hours? Price would not be an issue.

    8 Comments
    2024/11/10
    18:25 UTC

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    ISO restaurant or bar in Aliso Viejo, Laguna Niguel, Dana Point or Laguna Beach for company holiday party. Ideally mixed seating & standing. Heavy apps + drinks. 60 ppl.

    5 Comments
    2024/11/10
    17:44 UTC

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    Get ready for gas price increases for “cleaner air”.

    Calif Air Resources Board has passed a new rule for cleaner air. It's offering incentives for cleaner burning automotive fuel. It's an attempt to force us to buy EV's. The cost will increase our gas up to 10 cents a gallon, permanently.

    10 Comments
    2024/11/10
    17:22 UTC

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    Was this woman ever found?

    I see these still sometimes and wonder what happened.

    13 Comments
    2024/11/10
    16:54 UTC

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    Engine oil and transmission oil change - Valvoline good enough or go somewhere else?

    Hi, Thinking of getting an oil change and also transmission oil change. Usually i just go to valvoline, but now wondering if maybe i should go somewhere else? Yall have a mechanic you recommend?

    Mazda 2015 so its not no ferrari. Im in Tustin,.

    8 Comments
    2024/11/10
    16:27 UTC

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    Rodent Infestation Auto Center Plaza (Foothill Ranch)

    The Auto Center Shopping Plaza in Foothill Ranch (Bake / Towne Center are the cross streets) has a major rodent problem. I live in one of the neighborhoods that is in very close proximity (there are 2 of us)… and it’s gotten so bad that rats are coming in to our community. Our HOA has sprayed and set up traps, but I found a rat in my garage earlier this week. 🤮 I have lived here for 8.5 years and never seen this issue. We have contacted the Environmental Compliance Office at the City, the property management company who oversees the property, and all of the businesses individually asking them to ensure their dumpsters are properly closed (as this is what is attracting the rats). We are taking photos each day when we go by and see the dumpsters open. Looking for suggestions on what to do? It feels very much like hot potato / blame game. It feels like it’s a joint effort needed between the city holding the management company accountable. And the property management company holding the businesses and their trash people accountable. In fact, one of the restaurants there was shut down due to rodent infestation just last month. Just simply asking to not live in filth. Would love any suggestions on how to get them to close the dumpsters (a simple ask in my opinion).

    9 Comments
    2024/11/10
    15:43 UTC

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    Anyone know what’s going on by Tri City Park?

    A helicopter has been circling since 2am this morning looking for someone. I don’t see any information online about what happened or what’s going on.

    2 Comments
    2024/11/10
    15:25 UTC

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    HOV lanes in rush hour

    Good morning,

    I have a question regarding traffic on Interstate 5 coming south from Laguna Hills to Anaheim. Of course, I've already looked on Google to see what the traffic is like there between 7 and 8am on weekday mornings (not good ;-)), but is that also true when using the HOV lane? Can you get through reasonably well or is it just as congested?

    Thanks for a quick feedback! That would really help me plan my departure time wisely.

    I already used the search function.

    11 Comments
    2024/11/10
    14:56 UTC

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    Lodge Room Nov. 12 - Anyone Going to See Sundial?

    Anyone going to see Sundial at the Lodge Room in Highland Park this Tuesday? They're opening for Leanna Firestone. It's a school night so most of my friends can't make it. I'm looking for peeps to meet up with :-) HMU!

    0 Comments
    2024/11/10
    08:17 UTC

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    Day Trip, Help!

    My family has a tradition where we go to an area nearby and take a day trip! We’ve picked a place for breakfast, and one for lunch, now we need actual activities to do!
    Starting out in Anaheim but could do any area nearby. Anywhere that has fun birthday traditions would be great, my brother is celebrating! We like weird/alternative stuff and we’re also very much interested in shopping, thanks for the recommendations!

    0 Comments
    2024/11/10
    07:39 UTC

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    Knott’s Berry Farm Fireworks ( Veterans Day Fireworks )

    Was able to catch the firework show at the Knotts hotel parking lot !

    Man that grand finale was epic ! They don’t do fireworks often but the grand finales never disappoint !

    Thank you to all who served our Nation. I’m Forever thankful.

    5 Comments
    2024/11/10
    05:26 UTC

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    Anyone get solar installed recently?

    My solar system is old and no longer doing much to alleviate my electric bills. Someone from Sunrun came by with the usual amazing offer. Not looking to get into a 25 year relationship with them (or any company). Anyone here buy their own system recently? If so, from who and how is it? Thanks

    16 Comments
    2024/11/10
    05:19 UTC

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    Shooting star/SpaceX/UFO?

    Did anyone else happen to see a massive shoot of light go down around 8:02pm tonight? Was on the 91W about to get on the 55S and saw the most MASSIVE beam of light fly directly down from the sky and disappear behind Anaheim/Placentia. Way too fast to be an airplane and so insanely bright. I honestly braced for impact because of how close it looked. Anyone? Is there a SpaceX rocket maybe? Never seen anything like it in my entire life. Especially on a not clear night like this.

    4 Comments
    2024/11/10
    04:19 UTC

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    Demo flight with Pacific Air Flight School out of Long Beach today

    Very cool experience! Would definitely recommend https://www.pacificairflightschool.com

    12 Comments
    2024/11/10
    04:14 UTC

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    Where can I get a collapsible quiet heated foot tub?

    Not looking to buy online; I was wanting to know if anyone knows for certain where to buy a collapsible relatively quiet foot tub that heats the water, that is all. I already checked Target and Walmart and alas, nothing.

    4 Comments
    2024/11/10
    03:50 UTC

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    Support your tribe. Support the Frida Cinema.

    Where do you go for classic art films, quirky sci-fi, or the just plain weird? The Frida Cinema is one of our only homes in Orange County for independent film-making, and they need our help.

    Next Saturday, November 16th, 75 brave marathoners will be invited to The Frida Cinema as big screen horror icon Chucky slashes his way through five of his very scariest films! Starting with the original Child’s Play (1988) all the way to The Seed Of Chucky (2004), complemented by a special panel discussion. Why are we inviting these intrepid souls to spend almost 12 hours at the Good Guy Factory? To help Orange County’s only nonprofit, independent art house cinema raise some much-needed funds!

    Visit https://go.rallyup.com/chucky-fest/Campaign/Details to sponsor a marathoner or become one yourself! Please DM me if you want the name of a specific person to sponsor, or just make a general donation directly to the theater. All donations are tax-deductible!

    https://preview.redd.it/nsuu9i32mzzd1.jpg?width=526&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=01d5d6607211100189376c84a1e225eaa33d5c23

    12 Comments
    2024/11/10
    02:45 UTC

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    Speech Therapy Recommendations

    Looking for a speech therapy clinic who takes teenagers in OC. Huge plus if they accept insurance. Any recommendations? Thanks!!

    4 Comments
    2024/11/10
    01:07 UTC

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    Toll Question - 91 Freeway

    Im going to Riverside from Mission Viejo for the first time and do not have a toll pass. My GPS is set to avoid tolls but it says to take the 91 East, and I'm confused if that whole freeway is a toll or if i can drive it without going into the express lane.

    7 Comments
    2024/11/10
    01:51 UTC

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