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Carolyn Burt @carolynburt.com · 2d

Who is the Dodgers’ organist? Meet Dieter Ruehle, the jokester behind the keys

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#dodgers #worldseries

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Carolyn Burt @carolynburt.com · 2d

Need a Halloween costume? Check out this list inspired by 2025 pop culture
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Need a Halloween costume? Check out this list inspired by 2025 pop culture

If you’re looking for inspiration for costumes you can throw together (and, naturally, impress your friends on social media with), here are Halloween costumes from 2025’s biggest pop cu…

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Carolyn Burt @carolynburt.com · 3d

OC History: Doritos and Boysenberries both have ties to Orange County theme parks
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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 Farm.

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Carolyn Burt @carolynburt.com · 11d

PHOTO: Signs from ‘No Kings’ protests across Southern California
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PHOTO: Signs from ‘No Kings’ protests across Southern California

Thousands gathered across Southern California on Saturday, Oct. 18 to protest President Donald Trump’s policies since his return to office at the beginning of the year.

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Carolyn Burt @carolynburt.com · 14d

After Taylor Swift wore a sea otter shirt in the making of “The Fate of Ophelia” music video, the Monterey Bay Aquarium has rereleased the tee. It’s now raised over $1 million for the aquarium’s Sea Otter Program.

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#taylorswift #swifties

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Carolyn Burt @carolynburt.com · 14d

Taylor Swift’s sea otter shirt just raised $1 million for Monterey Bay Aquarium
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Taylor Swift’s sea otter shirt just raised $1 million for Monterey Bay Aquarium

The Monterey Bay Aquarium has raised more than $1.1 million dollars for its Sea Otter Program after bringing back it’s 1993 Sea Otter shirt in collaboration with Liberty Graphic tees.

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Orange County Register @ocregister.bsky.social · 19d

Helicopter crashes in Huntington Beach trib.al/Fs6UsLu

Helicopter crashes in Huntington Beach

The crash reportedly happened at a Cars and Copters event in the city.

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Carolyn Burt @carolynburt.com · 24d

I attended 4 Taylor Swift ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ release parties in 24 hours. Here’s how it went
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I attended 4 Taylor Swift ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ release parties in 24 hours. Here’s how it went

From journaling my first impressions, to rollerskating to the “The Life of a Showgirl” in it’s entirety, here’s a rundown of the album release parties I went to in Southern …

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Carolyn Burt @carolynburt.com · 24d

Who will the 2026 Rose Parade grand marshal be? Here are our guesses
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Who will the 2026 Rose Parade grand marshal be? Here are our guesses

A basketball legend, an actor who dabbles in magic and local heroes are among our guesses for the 2026 Rose Parade grand marshal.

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Carolyn Burt @carolynburt.com · 27d

The best things we ate at Southern California restaurants in September
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The best things we ate at Southern California restaurants in September

From seafood gumbo to hojicha tres leches, here are some of the best things our reporters ate across Los Angeles, Orange County and the Inland Empire.

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Carolyn Burt @carolynburt.com · 27d

Taylor Swift teams up with TikTok for ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ Los Angeles pop up
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Taylor Swift teams up with TikTok for ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ Los Angeles pop up

As part of the promotion for “The Life of a Showgirl” Southern California Swifties will be able to attend a one of a kind experience.

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Los Angeles Times @latimes.com · Oct 1

The late night circuit got its version of a unique crossover event Tuesday night as Jimmy Kimmel and Stephen Colbert appeared as guests on each other’s shows.

These are the 5 best moments.

Jimmy Kimmel and Stephen Colbert appear on each other's shows: The 5 best moments

Jimmy Kimmel and Stephen Colbert were guests on each other's shows Tuesday. Here's are the highlights from their visits.

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Carolyn Burt @carolynburt.com · Sep 29

John Legend kicks off ‘Get Lifted’ 20th Anniversary Tour in Los Angeles
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John Legend kicks off ‘Get Lifted’ 20th Anniversary Tour in Los Angeles

The singer brought out Estelle to sing “American Boy” as well as hip-hop duo Clipse as he kicked off his tour at the Hollywood Bowl.

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Carolyn Burt @carolynburt.com · Sep 25

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

Here’s why the Balboa Island Ferry has had a lasting impact on the Newport Beach economy.

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Carolyn Burt @carolynburt.com · Sep 25

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.

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#orangecounty #oc #newportbeach #balboaisland

OC History: How the Balboa Island Ferry changed Newport Beach

Here’s why the Balboa Island Ferry has had a lasting impact on the Newport Beach economy.

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Carolyn Burt @carolynburt.com · Sep 23

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

Shortly after 400 actors, musicians and directors signed an open letter with the ACLU denouncing the suspension of “Jimmy Kimmel Live!,” ABC announced the show would be returning on Tue…

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Carolyn Burt @carolynburt.com · Sep 22

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

Here’s our guide to album release parties for Taylor Swift’s new album “The Life of a Showgirl” happening throughout Los Angeles, Orange County and the Inland Empire.

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Carolyn Burt @carolynburt.com · Sep 18

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

While many celebrities and politicians criticized the move, citing the First Amendment, other notable figures applauded the network’s decision.

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Carolyn Burt @carolynburt.com · Sep 18

Celebrities, politicans and more took to social media to share their reactions to ABC indefinitely suspending “Jimmy Kimmel Live!”

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Celebs, politicians and more react to ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ indefinite suspension

While many celebrities and politicians criticized the move, citing the First Amendment, other notable figures applauded the network’s decision.

www.dailynews.com

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Carolyn Burt @carolynburt.com · Sep 15

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

From Stephen Colbert’s standing ovation, to mixed feelings on keeping speeches short, here are the top moments from the Emmy Awards according to social media.

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Carolyn Burt @carolynburt.com · Sep 15

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

Contestants from RuPaul’s Drag Race made a splash with their 2025 Emmy Awards looks.

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sam @samveep.bsky.social · Sep 12

You can also read the interview here!

Hasan Piker was set to debate Charlie Kirk. Now he's warning of a "Reichstag fire moment."

The streaming star on how to reject political violence while staying honest about Kirk's rhetoric.

www.motherjones.com

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sam @samveep.bsky.social · Sep 12

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.

Hasan Piker on Charlie Kirk, Dangerous Rhetoric, and the Radical Power of Empathy

YouTube video by Mother Jones

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Carolyn Burt @carolynburt.com · Sep 11

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

Motorcycle hill climbing became popular throughout Southern California in the early 1900s. And thanks to a local tradition, Capistrano Hill became known as Motorcycle Hill.

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Carolyn Burt @carolynburt.com · Sep 10

… 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