When the Fourth of July falls on a Sunday, some churches hold special services or events. Outdoor celebrations heighten Food safety and skin care concerns. The cops are looking for drunk drivers. The fireworks show goes on. And, more—Fourth of July weekend, 2010 in West Orange County.

This year’s Rose Parade Kaiser float features a playful and entertaining theme. It consists of children, all courageous fighters against life-threatening diseases, riding giant animals on a county fair-like carousel decked with wholesome fruits and vegetables. The eight children -- all Kaiser Permanente patients with significant illnesses such as cancer, sickle cell, asthma, and diabetes -- each have “magnificent tales of health.” One of these lucky riders is Seal Beach’s 17 year old Haley Ishimatsu.

As credit card receipts fill your pockets or purse, consider that 17% of them probably include overcharges. As you head for the malls on these chilly nights, and notice the comforting fireplace aroma lingering in the outside air, you might think about buying some firewood. OC180NEWS.com has some legal tips.

Yesterday President Obama officially “pardoned” the National Thanksgiving Turkey and the bird began its first class cross country trip to Disneyland. Courage, a 20-week-old, 45-pound tom turkey, will be the honorary grand marshal in the "Give a Day, Get a Disney Day” Thanksgiving parade down Main Street, U.S.A. Following today’s parade, Courage and his alternate, Carolina, will find a home at Santa's Reindeer Round-Up at Big Thunder Ranch in Frontierland, where they'll remain throughout the holidays and the rest of their lives.

By: Juan DeJesus, guest writer

Buena park's largest Halloween event has returned. The 37th annual Knott’s Scary Farm Haunt is back & bigger then ever. With monsters roaming & fog flowing throughout the air, the park has become everyone’s nightmare. Haunt is the ultimate & original Halloween experience ever in a theme park & the largest even in the amusement park industry.

We are not a travel agent and the information in this article is from the companies, so check with them for the details, restrictions, and fine print. Three carriers--Delta, Jet Blue, and Virgin America have announced summer/fall sales with some really great bargains for Southern California travel. More carriers can be expected to announce fare sales. If you are thinking about a getaway, these prices AND restrictions are worth looking into. The purchase deadlines are soon, so don't wait too long.

Warning: This article may be dangerous to your cherished beliefs!

What do we do on about December 25 and why do we do it?

Most Americans, Christian or not, will erect a tree in their living rooms, put all manner of lights and decorations on it, display mistletoe and holly trimmings around their homes, put up special lights and other decorations outside, mail Christmas cards and annual letters to friends and family, go to lots of parties and special church services, listen to special music, give gifts wrapped in special paper, and enjoy large dinners with family and friends. But, why?

Do we do it all because 2,000 years ago the son of God was born to a virgin in Bethlehem? Probably not.

With the lingering financial challenges of a recession and rising crime rates, malls and shopping centers this holiday season are, as always, targets for criminal activity and threats impacting consumers, retailers and their employees. The latest estimate for ORC (Organized Retail Crime) loss alone is $33 billion in the United States. Andrews International, Inc., the largest privately owned U.S. full-service provider of security and risk mitigation services, offers the following security tips for consumers, retail operators and employees.

In this article we present a few interesting tidbits for the holidays. There are some surprising facts about gift cards, a new online price shopping web site, results from a PriceGrabber online survey, and some tips for senior holiday blues.

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There is a family wedding coming up in Orange County California, so you think you will make a vacation of it. Your family of 6, from Texas, will go to the beach, Disneyland, and enjoy some of the other Southern California attractions. Looking to save some money, you find a great deal on Hotels.com on a Cypress hotel--you book it.

Valentines Day is a special and important day for the romantics among us, but it's sometimes hard to come up with something new and creative. Many couples we know avoid the typical restaurant dinner on February 14 because of the crowds, cookie-cutter meals, and the inherent rush on what may be the busiest day in the restaurant business. Nevertheless, something memorable is called for. Consider hanging out with the fish!