
Charlie Vargas
Casino and Entertainment Reporter at The Press-Enterprise
Features Reporter for @pressenterprise/@SocalNewsGroup. @SDSU/@NAHJ Alumni. Music Enthusiast. Opinions expressed & typos are my own.
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2 weeks ago |
sacbee.com | Charlie Vargas |Holly Alvarado
As Father's Day approaches, the countdown to making meaningful memories begins. Whether you're looking to share a unique experience, try something creative, or simply spend quality time together, Southern California offers plenty of options to make the day special. From vibrant chalk art to thrilling horse races and hands-on workshops, we’ve compiled a list of events to consider that go beyond the usual gifts and are tailored to creating lasting memories.
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2 weeks ago |
whittierdailynews.com | Charlie Vargas |Holly Alvarado
Father’s Day 2025: 10 things to do in Southern California to celebrate Dad Experience Father’s Day differently with these 10 events around Southern California.
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3 weeks ago |
dailynews.com | Charlie Vargas
In this Nov. 5, 2022 file photo, Ashlyn Carter, a fan of the band 7 Seconds, crowd surfs during their performance at the Punk in the Park music festival. Brew Ha Ha Productions will host Punk in the Park Los Angeles at the Port of Los Angeles in San Pedro, on Saturday, Oct. 4 and Sunday, Oct. 5. (File photo by Drew A.
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3 weeks ago |
ocregister.com | Charlie Vargas |Charlie Vargas |Charlie Vargas
Most restaurants emphasize a curated online presence, paired with a website that showcases their cuisine, but French-Moroccan eatery Zizou isn’t taking a traditional approach. “We don’t really know what the purpose of having a website is,” said co-owner and founder Maati Zoutina in a Zoom interview. “It’s not some political stand or anything. We just don’t need it.
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3 weeks ago |
ocregister.com | Charlie Vargas
While Los Angeles bands like The Germs, The Go-Go’s, X, and Bad Religion drew the spotlight to Southern California’s punk rock scene, their iconic larger-than-life presence may have inadvertently cast a shadow on the suburbs of Orange County, whose teens were ready to prove that rebellion thrived outside of La La Land.
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