Cindy Yamanaka

Comedian Leslie Mann at Casa del Mar, Santa Monica.

Breast cancer survivors bond at Corona del Mar.

in ribbons of pink.

of third eye on Rangashree dancer Megha Arun.

Kusho Don is the first American-born Vietnamese ordained as a novice by His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama.

Beverly Hills Hotel.

for La Honda Edwards and son Nicolas Neazer when it comes to Lab boxer mix Sara, diagnosed with lymphoma.

A golden lion tamarins bonds with zookeeper Shawn McDonald at Santa Ana Zoo.

at Discovery Cube Orange County where Jemma Johnson, 4, learns about wind properties.

"It's inspiring to be inside artist’s mind. This is evolution of art," Eric Pulier says at SoCal Virtual Reality Conference.

Darla Wright, left, and mom Laura Wright rejoice after finishing breast cancer mandala in Newport Beach.

Red mini crabs along Strands Beach in Dana Point, pictured, and as far north as Huntington Beach.

Six dogs attempt to break Guinness World Record.

109th Easter Sunrise Service was attended by wheelchair bound, dogs and elderly who hiked steep Mt. Rubidoux.

Diana Tan shows nine-month-old son James how to pray at Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep USA Buddhist Temple.

Summer Hall loses balance after an IPA toast with Sarah Walkner at Riverside Food Lab's soft opening.

Debra Chiapuzio, giving Emma Zen oxygen, raises money for pet oxygen masks.

And horses come out. Sam Mandis, from L, Cynthia Gilbert and Dairean Mann drive thru Norco's Rodeo Burger.

Emma Bluhm, 3, enjoys girls' night out with mom and sisters while brother and dad have boys' night out.

Oscar de la Renta fashion benefits OC Second Harvest Food Bank.

Amelia Vance, 7, exclaims during Petit Cookery class.

even ice cream Gregory Ringer says. Grandsons Oliver Ringer, 2, center, and Gregory Ringer III, 4, attend Dairy Queen opening.

is collectively screamed by Girl Scouts as a baby simulator’s face is peeled off.

Swasya Kadiam’s parents thought she was out of her gourd picking pumpkins at the 41st Annual Fall Faire.

along Interstate 5 at 133 toll road south after leaving Knott’s Scary Farm. Carmen Sosa of Dana Point places sunflowers by crosses.

Nikolas Dutmers, 14, dashes for a close look of a school bus that veered off an Anaheim road and crashed into a tree injuring 11 students.

After a year-long renovation, Miller Park Amphitheater opens for summer concerts and events.

Arthur William Boucher's family and girlfriend, center, remember "Billy,"murdered at his friend's Fullerton home.

Kara Lawson makes a "funny face" prompting kids, from left, Cora Jane, 8, Cyrus, 5, and Tessa, 4, to do same.

Hades scares Grace del Rosario, Olaf, at Mickey's Halloween Party.

at South Coast Repertory where Doctor Cerberus, a comedy and terror play, opens next week.

Elderly couple strolls through a tunnel towards majestic views of McWay Falls.

The Inside Out/Dreamers pop up photo exhibit of larger than life portraits is urging Congress to pass DREAM Act.

Ryan Adams hates fame, but Three Seventy Common’s explosive flavors garner critical acclaim.

Raspberry Rose & Salted Caramel Mickey Macaroons

Bun Bo Hue, Pacific City.

Chef Thomas Keller of landmark French Laundry and Per Se.

Chakra’s Muladhara, Swadhistha, Manipura, Anahata, Vishuddha, Ajna & Sahasra.

Tweezers required. Papalos of watermelon, queso fresco & butterfly herbs by Taco Maria’s Carlos Salgado.

Royal Hen’s Arugula and Bacon Burger.

at 350 degrees. Hot to the last slurp.

Five Guys’ twice fried fries generously salted.

is smoking table side at Sol Agave.

Server Louie Reyes keeps glasses spotless. The open roof restaurant is in the theater district.

Waiters keep a watchful eye at Water Grill South Coast Plaza.

is bathed in cool blues at the Island Hotel, Newport Beach. Erin Eskew enjoys Happy Hour in the 360-degree bar.

featured at glam chophouse Park Ave.

over Suzuki sushi with a steady hand and gentle tapping of the wrist at Shunka Sushi.

at Newport Beach’s A Restaurant where Brussels Sprouts with capers, lemon, butter and shallots is a customer favorite.

glistens.

Lebanese Lamb Kibbeh is one of many hot global dishes served at Laguna Beach’s Sapphire.

and well-dress women with shopping bags lunch at Fashion Island’s Red O by Top Chef Master Rick Bayless.

at TAPS where brewery tours and brunch coexist.

experimental brews at The Bruery. Jeremy Grinkey, Bruery supervisor, examines rye saison fermented in oak barrels.

Changes, right down to how you’ll take your coffee, aren’t encouraged at Playground.

Can you take the heat at Meizhou Dongpo?