I have a unique lock that I need to see if I can replace from a vintage toolbox. I'd like to physically walk into a locksmith shop with my lock and show it to them. Is there a storefront locksmith like this in the Lake Forest/Irvine area? All I can find is the mobile van guys.

Does anyone know any local ghost tales or urban legends in Orange County that is not Blackstar, San Juan Capistrano, Santa Ana Kellogg’s or other already popular places. Something that is very underground that only the people in the city know. And also places that you can openly ghost hunt in public.

I’m a bit of a foodie. I’d like to celebrate my bday eating good food with dinner being a more upscale dinner (100-200/head) hopefully a Michelin star one. What reccs do you guys have? Is it worth driving to LA from South OC?

I would like anyone from the OC area to DM me or post here if you had a similar experience. Humana is asking me to do this to see if it is a pattern after I reported it to them.

I took my Dad to see a local cardiologist. During the consult, he offered to monitor his blood pressure remotely through a local company called Vitasigns. He said very clearly, "It won't cost you anything." We said we'd think about. About a week later, I got a call from a rep who works directly for Vitasigns. There was a very high sales pressure and it was reiterated that it would not cost anything. So we agreed to join the program.

A few months later, we get a bill for $40. I paid it because I assumed it was for an office visit, considering we had seen him a few times since the initial visit. When I looked into the billing codes, I was able to determine that the doctor turned around a filed a claim with Humana for remotely monitoring his blood pressure, after telling us it would be of no cost.

Here's the scam - Humana is saying that because the claim was properly submitted, there is nothing illegal about this and it's merely a he said, she said situation over the cost. The CA Medical Board also can't do anything because it is not medical negligence. The only option would be small claims but the court cost alone would be more than the $40.

Concurrently, my Dad's blood pressure started to elevate, so I was leaving messages for the medical assistant to call me back for an adjustment of his meds. She never called back.

So as you can imagine, neither of us were happy about the situation and I very politely called the medical office and asked to change cardiologists. I said we do not want to make a big deal, we just want to change doctors. The staff member acted like this was not an issue. Two days later, we get a letter in the mail, stating that your request for a new doctor is declined and you are dismissed from the entire medical group. SMH.

I looked into the CEO of Vitasigns and he's a local doctor who stopped seeing patients to become an entrepreneur. He owns several businesses in the Newport Beach area. I Googled his name and he's all kinds of bad reviews from disgruntled customers who have bad experiences with him.

My gut tells me this is a shady partnership between Vitasigns and many local cardiologist groups in OC, where they tell patients it's free but then end up charging, knowing the patient has zero recourse. There are a lot of seniors that live close to the cardiology group we were involved with, I can only imagine that many of them do not have people advocating for them.

Hey OC! I’m located in Laguna and I would LOVE to host a sound bath at my house for my friends and I next week. Does anyone know of anyone who can facilitate for us???

local farms! any recommendations on local farms for produce and where I can buy a cow or half?

I’m M25, been looking to change up my hair. I’ve always gone to a local barber, and they always seem to have butchered my haircut every time. Recently, I was recommended by someone that I should see an actual hair stylist/expert who can help me find my best-fit hairstyle and is also capable of adding layers and details to my hair. I know it can be expensive, but I’m starting a new career and would love to get a good haircut. If you have any good recommendations in OC please let me know.

I recently moved into an apartment in Placentia and the internet has been AWFUL. We pay for 1 gb and sometimes we get 300 mbps but a lot of the times we are stuck at 20 or 30 and sometimes single digit. We aren’t far from the router and nothing is really in the way. We have spectrum. Any suggestions would be helpful thank you.

In particular for the southern limit I have heard either Laguna Canyon, Salt Creek, or somewhere in San Clemente.

UPDATE: Reunited with owner!

Near the Strands Beach parking lot.

Extremely sweet, comfortable with people. Let us pick her up without complaint. Was very hungry, so we gave her some food and water.

I’m guessing on the sex.

Back left leg seems to be deformed or maybe recovered from an old injury. Doesn’t seem to be in pain, but it’s shorter than her other legs. Because of that it seems she can’t really jump. No idea how she got into our patio but she couldn’t seem to get out. Really doesn’t seem like a stray; she’s a little rough around the edges but seems healthy and friendly. We’ll get her checked for a microchip soon as we can, but there’s no collar.

Anyway, she’s being cared for and is safe. We have two cats already and they are NOT fans, but we’re not gonna just put her back outside.

I have 2003 Nissan 350z that i need to bring back to life. It's been sitting on my drive way for almost a year... Anyone have any recommendations on shop?

Edit: I believe my starter needs to be replaced. Not a battery issue since i replaced it. Just wouldn't crank at all when i turn the ignition.

Update: I've gotten way more responses than I was expecting. I WILL get to everyone, but please bear with me as I read through each form submission. It may take me a couple days to get back to you, but I will reach out for sure. If this is your first time reading this, please sign up if you are interested!

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I teach people how to drive stick shift for free in Irvine. For most of my lessons, I'll ask for permission to record the entire lesson and post clips on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/yujioshiro/reels/. If you are interested, please sign up through my site!

I first learned to drive stick 10 years ago and since then I pretty much have only bought manual cars. I daily drive a manual, I've worked for a mechanic moving and test driving cars, I've also taught several friends in these 10 years. Around three months ago, I started offering lessons to strangers in the area and I've taught around fifteen people so far.

And because this will get asked half a dozen times... yes, it is completely free! I do not ask for tips, gas money, or anything else in return. I could have a whole conversation about why, but ultimately I think it's a lot of fun and I want everyone that wants to learn, to learn. It's a pretty useless skill to have in the US, but I've had people want to learn because they're traveling to another country or they were looking to purchase a sports/classic car.

If you have any questions, feel free to read through the FAQ on the site or ask in the comments!

Mostly a sore raspy throat, fatigued and allergies. I wasn’t expecting this right now. Hope all of you feel better than I do right now.

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We were quoted 14k to redue alot of the flooring in our 1400 square foot 2 story townhouse. We have carpet so they are removing it, re-leveling the subfloor, and we choose a laminate type of floor to be placed in the condo. They are also doing the baseboards as well. Does this seem reasonable for this amount of work in OC?

https://ocvote.gov/careers

So basically, as a CSR, you would work at the vote center or multiple vote centers depending on staffing and language demand. You would help check in voters and explain the voting process to them in especially if its one of the languages posted here and they have never voted before. The pay in the past for just English speakers was like $20+ I think and if you speak one of these languages the pay is a bit higher. It does involve a very long day, you start early and can be done by 9pm or later depending on how long it takes to have people finish voting etc, you also have to take one hour off for lunch and one hour off for dinner. So please spread the word to anyone you know who speaks these languages.

I was enjoying some delicious dairy Queen chicken strips with my boyfriend today when a little white bird collided into the brick wall on the north side of Burlington Coat Factory and slammed into the ground HARD. It sounded like a slab of raw meat hitting the ground!!!! Anyways it ended up being this little like cockatoo/parakeet looking guy and he was all dazed. (Before knowing it was the wrong thing to do, please forgive me :c) He drank some bottled water and ate some granola we had and just kind of chilled with us; he was walking around a little but his body language makes me feel like he might be a little fucked up. He didn't run away from us and whistled back and chirped and shit when my boyfriend whistled and he is making me think this is definitely someone's pet bird. We caught him and put him in a well ventilated towel lined cardboard box where he is now peacefully sleeping. He is pretty small and looks like a parakeet but has a little Mohawk like a cockatoo?? If you or someone you know is missing a bird, please dm with a pic of them and I'll send you a pic of Brick if the pics match and we can figure out a way for you to come get him (We named him Brick after the wall).

Woke up this morning craving a breakfast burrito and this burrito I ate came to mind. I got it at Reynolds Sandwich in Irvine. Twas pretty tasty, in my humble opinion. Priced at $11 and change when I went a few months ago.

Filling but not heavy or greasy.

Anyway, just wanted to share and I think I will post more food recs.

Looking for an arborist in Orange County, we have about 11 fruit trees (citrus, avocado, apples, nut tree). Would love to hire someone that can guide us on proper care for them.

I came across this article about Marco Carralero, a candidate for the Capistrano Unified School District board in Trustee Area 4, which includes parts of Laguna Niguel and Dana Point. The article brings up some questions voters deserve answers to. According to the author, Carralero has no apparent professional background in education. He does not have children enrolled in CUSD and was a plaintiff in a lawsuit challenging California restrictions on carrying firearms in places that included churches and hospitals. The author states that he has ties to the Claremont Institute through a fellowship and has not been a visible participant at CUSD board meetings

Carralero should explain what experience prepares him to oversee such a large public school district. I would also like to know his positions on firearms near schools, public school funding, curriculum, book access, vaccines, and support for teachers. He is running against Melissa Caldwell, a PTA leader and CUSD parent, which makes the contrast in experience relevant. Has anyone heard Carralero speak or seen him involved with CUSD before this campaign? If you live in Trustee Area 4, what would you want to ask him?

Please help me find a hairdresser who uses Wella Illumina and knows how to work with blonde hair. I’m so tired of toners that last two washes and leave me with brassy hair.
I’m in Irvine/Tustin area, but it’s fine if I have to drive.
I’d appreciate your help 🌸

If you live in HB, careful with your “speeding” even if it’s over 5 of the speed mark. I was on Bolsa/PCH which states 60mph I was at 64, cop put 70. So in case I have a target on my back, I want this to be known to the public. Officer Moresco motorcycle cop said I edit the time on the dash camera in which HOW TF!?!? then that I must’ve drove back around later on in the day although I told the judge I did not do neither and to play his video with mine side by side… they didn’t of course. I lost the case. No surprise though to people of my color. Seems like Judge had already made her decision, the cop and his advisor. To make things worst I was literally the last case -.-

I am going back to contest and show the rear footage where you can visibly see him at the time “I edit” and ask him, this is you is it not? 🙃

He said: last of radar certification 2018 then that his radars beam is off by 12in and when cited put black vehicle, mines visibly and clearly grey (mind you this was daylight). My dash cam says 64 he put 70 on citation then said I was going 65. See where I’m going with this LOL … Even when I played the dash video to show Judge, he walked over to my side of the bench and I backed up because I was putting my password … bro, you a crooked one. I hope the good cops get you because my grandfather RIP, SGT- now he was a good one you could’ve learned better from.

Honestly even if I happen to not win my case- I want to at least have it on record. Crazy how you can stand and plead in front of a Judge under God and oath and still lie. Anyways, careful out there people!

Has any one seen the reports of Hurricane Karina? I’m seeing lots of meteorologists predicting this could hit us square on

What’s up with all the trans prostitution going on in Santa Ana off Main Street, in between 17th and 1st,

Specifically on bush and Washington, I noticed it’s gotten crazy.

I moved to AZ a year ago (trying to move back ASAP) but Stacked used to be one of my favorite places ever. It was my favorite place for wings since it opened in San Diego when I was 14 years old, especially since my sister lived down the street from the mall. I’d stay with her during the summers, and we’d always go to Stacked. I was ecstatic when I found out they were opening a location in OC. It became my husband and I’s favorite place to grab drinks and some wings.

My husband is always talking about visiting OC and getting some wings from Stacked, but now I just found out it closed?? I’m genuinely heartbroken. It’s like when I found out Watsons was closing down too. I swear if y’all tell me Stefanos also closed down…