Newspapers in Orange County include the Orange County Register, the Los Angeles Times, and the edgier, feature-heavy OC Weekly. All have up-to-date listings and events. There are also many ad-driven magazines and newsletters in the area: their recommendations should be taken with a big grain of salt.
Online, tap into the OC Weekly site (www.ocweekly.com) for events listings, reviews of inexpensive local restaurants (including a "hole-in-the-wall" column), and skewering takes on local politics. Squeeze OC (www.squeezeoc.com) gives descriptions and ratings of local restaurants, nightlife, shops, spas, and activities. The Orange County Art Source (www.ocartsource.org) posts events listings and links to local arts organizations.