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Spotlight: Ontario

Spotlight: Ontario SoCal Spotlight: City of Ontario In this week's SoCal Spotlight, Sheba Turk explores Ontario, a growing city known for its airport, its mall and so much more. The working-class Latino community is a transportation hub with great restaurants, an emerging entertainment district and a downtown rebirth. Apr 14, 2023 02:34

SoCal Spotlight: Ontario's deep roots, rich history Ontario Mayor Paul Leon talks to Sheba Turk about Ontario's rich history and deep roots, his favorite things around town and the city's new developments. Apr 14, 2023 04:02

SoCal Spotlight: Ontario's Graber Olive House The oldest business in Ontario, the Graber Olive House, was founded in 1894 and features the same recipe for its olives, oil and other gourmet foods. Fourth-generation family member Robert Graber talks to Sheba Turk about guided tours and the resident ghost. Apr 14, 2023 03:23

SoCal Spotlight: Ontario's Logan's Candies Logan's Candies has been in downtown Ontario since 1933. Owner and chief candy maker Jerry Rowley, who's worked at the shop since he was 12, takes Sheba Turk through the selections of more than 700 candy options, including chocolates, fudge, candy canes, peanut brittle, jawbreakers and toffee. Apr 14, 2023 05:04

SoCal Spotlight: Toyota Arena in Ontario Michael Krouse, president and CEO of the Greater Ontario Convention and Visitors Bureau, tells Sheba Turk about the 300 events held every year at the Toyota Arena, including Disney on Ice, Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live, and the games of the Ontario Reign hockey team and the Empire Strykers soccer team. Apr 14, 2023 03:19

Spotlight: Corona

Spotlight: Corona SoCal Spotlight: City of Ontario In this week's SoCal Spotlight, Sheba Turk explores Ontario, a growing city known for its airport, its mall and so much more. The working-class Latino community is a transportation hub with great restaurants, an emerging entertainment district and a downtown rebirth. Apr 14, 2023 02:34

SoCal Spotlight: Discovering Corona Sheba Turk is exploring the Inland Empire in a town called Corona, a town that is experiencing a lot of growth. She dives into some of the major renovations that are happening in the downtown area and why residents love living in Corona. Apr 7, 2023 03:48

Soaring across Corona's Skull Canyon | SoCal Spotlight Sheba Turk glides through the air while ziplining in Corona. Apr 11, 2023 04:32

Grab a bite to eat at the Corona Airport Cafe | SoCal Spotlight Sheba Turk sits down with the owner of the Corona Airport Cafe Ilio Pacciardi and Mayor Tony Daddario as they talk about the family-friendly things to do in Corona. Apr 11, 2023 03:15

Enjoy a relaxing experience at Corona's Glen Ivy Resort | SoCal Spotlight Sheba Turk takes a well deserved spa day at Corona's Glen Ivy Resort. Apr 11, 2023 03:03

Spotlight: Santa Ana

Spotlight: Santa Ana SoCal Spotlight: Santa Ana The city of Santa Ana is 153 years old and has more than 300,000 residents, with vibrant neighborhoods, great food and art scenes, and plenty of events to attend. Sheba Turk reports. Mar 31, 2023 03:38

SoCal Spotlight: Santa Ana's Bowers Museum Bowers Museum, one of the oldest and largest museums in Orange County, opened in 1936. It's home to nine permanent exhibitions displaying art from all over the world. Mark Bustamante, museum director of special exhibition development, shows Sheba Turk the Key Courtyard, featuring Native American artifacts. Mar 31, 2023 01:31

SoCal Spotlight: Santa Ana's Bubblefest 2023 Sheba Turk reports from Discovery Cube Orange County in Santa Ana, where "bubble artist" Melody Yang gives a preview of Bubblefest 2023, which kicks off Friday and runs through April 16. Mar 31, 2023 02:37

SoCal Spotlight: Santa Ana Zoo Curator of Education Lauren Bergh shows off the Santa Ana Zoo, sometimes known by locals as "The Little Monkey Zoo," which also features an interactive children's zoo. The zoo has animals like giant anteaters, Brazilian ocelots, crested capuchin monkeys and more. Sheba Turk reports. Mar 31, 2023 01:36

Spotlight: Huntington Park

Spotlight: Huntington Park SoCal Spotlight: Huntington Park From delicious Mexican food to a must-visit farmers market in Salt Lake Park, there's plenty of things to do in Huntington Park. Sheba Turk reports from the commercial corridor of Pacific Boulevard, a cultural and shopping destination for Mexican and other Central American immigrants. Mar 24, 2023 03:01

SoCal Spotlight: Huntington Park quinceanera dress shopping In the predominantly Hispanic population of Huntington Park, quinceaneras are big celebrations of daughters growing up. Miguel Jimenez, manager of Cinderella's Bridal, shows Sheba Turk their stock of prom, bridal and of course quinceanera dresses. Mar 24, 2023 03:01

SoCal Spotlight: Huntington Park's baked goods Sheba Turk, eating her way through the community (for research), stops into La Monarca Bakery and Cafe to experience a taste of Huntington Park on Pacific Boulevard. Mar 24, 2023 03:31

SoCal Spotlight: Huntington Park's Art Space HP art gallery Sheba Turk talks to Nereida Gutierrez about Art Space HP, the first and only art gallery in Huntington Park, and Sarah Bazzy discusses the Awlad El Jeeran show ahead of a big Saturday event at the gallery. Mar 24, 2023 03:19

Spotlight: Oxnard

Spotlight: Oxnard SoCal Spotlight: City of Oxnard Home of the California Strawberry Festival, gateway to the Channel Islands National Park, Oxnard is about an hour's drive northwest of L.A. Rick Montanez reports. Mar 17, 2023 03:31

SoCal Spotlight: Oxnard's Heritage Square Oxnard's Heritage Square is open for business during the week and holds events on the weekends, and tours are available. Rick Montanez peeks into Pipiripau, a Latinx-owned apparel shop celebrating Mexican culture. Mar 17, 2023 03:06

SoCal Spotlight: Oxnard's Mullin Automotive Museum Merle Mullin shows off the Mullin Automotive Museum, a private collection of vintage automobiles from the 1930s and '40s, each a restored piece of art on wheels. Rick Montanez reports. Mar 17, 2023 03:38

SoCal Spotlight: Mullin Art Deco collection in Oxnard The Mullin Automotive Museum features a collection of original glass sculptures that were used on period cars from the 1920s and '30s. Merle Mullin discusses the artwork with Rick Montanez. Mar 17, 2023 02:16

Spotlight: Brea

Spotlight: Brea SoCal Spotlight: Welcome to Brea Brea, located in the foothills of north Orange County, offers a blend of community, creativity and recreation. Sheba Turk visits the Brea Museum and Historical Society. Mar 3, 2023 03:22

SoCal Spotlight: Meet the mayor of Brea At the Brea Civic and Cultural Center, Brea Mayor Marty Simonoff talks to Sheba Turk about the city's Art in Public Places program, the Curtis Theatre, and a park upgrade for accessibility for all. Mar 3, 2023 03:36

Spotlight: Riverside

Spotlight: Riverside SoCal Spotlight: Riverside, 'big city with small town feel' People who live in Riverside celebrate the diversity in the landscapes and in the food. It's a "big city with a small town feel" that features art, history and culture. Sheba Turk reports. Mar 10, 2023 03:02

SoCal Spotlight: Riverside's historic Mission Inn Sixty miles east of Los Angeles, nestled along the Santa Ana River is the national landmark Mission Inn Hotel and Spa in Riverside, which dates back to the 1800s. General Manager Philip Dailey talks to Sheba Turk about the history. Mar 10, 2023 03:43

SoCal Spotlight: Historic charm at Riverside's Mission Inn Barbara Ann Burns, a docent at the Mission Inn Foundation, takes Sheba Turk through the history of the Mission Inn in Riverside, with all its historic architecture and design touches. Mar 10, 2023 02:03

SoCal Spotlight: The grand ballroom at Riverside's Mission Inn Steve Lech, a docent with the Mission Inn Foundation, shows the Grand Parisian Ballroom, with its famed stained glass triptych. Sheba Turk reports from Riverside. Mar 10, 2023 01:55

SoCal Spotlight: Famous macaws at the Mission Inn Mission Inn Managing Director Philip Dailey shows off the hotel's famous Macaws, "Napoleon" and "Josephine." And Sheba Turk gets a sample from Casey's Cupcakes. Mar 10, 2023 01:47

SoCal Spotlight: The Cheech art museum in Riverside Trustee Cathy Paredes shows Sheba Turk around The Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art and Culture of the Riverside Art Museum, otherwise known as "The Cheech," which features famous work and includes new and local artists. Mar 10, 2023 05:18

Spotlight: San Pedro

Spotlight: San Pedro SoCal Spotlight: San Pedro's waterfront art and commerce Just 20 miles south of Downtown L.A., art and commerce meet at the waterfront in San Pedro. Sheba Turk has the SoCal Spotlight. Feb 10, 2023 02:46

SoCal Spotlight: San Pedro's Battleship USS Iowa Sheba Turk reports from the Battleship USS Iowa Museum, one of the area's popular attractions. Feb 10, 2023 03:32

SoCal Spotlight: Sea life at the Cabrillo Marine Aquarium Sheba Turk takes you around yet another San Pedro hot spot, the Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, which offers guests an up close look at a variety of aquatic species as well as offering programs for teachers, students and the public to learn more about the importance of the local ocean. Feb 10, 2023 04:00

Spotlight: Chinatown

Spotlight: Chinatown SoCal Spotlight: Chinatown's annual Firecracker Run L.A.'s Chinatown is an important central hub for Chinese immigrants. Friday morning kicks off the 45th annual Firecracker Run in the heart of historic Chinatown Central Plaza. Sheba Turk reports. Feb 17, 2023 03:54

SoCal Spotlight: Lung Kong Lion Dancers in Chinatown Sheba Turk meets the Lung Kong Lion Dancers ahead of the 45th annual L.A. Chinatown Firecracker event in the heart of historic Chinatown Central Plaza. Feb 17, 2023 01:51