Planet Beauty Arrives in Huntington Beach

Planet Beauty hosts grand opening festivities at its new Huntington Beach location.

Joseph Badalian Takes the Helm at Fountain Valley Regional Medical Center

Harvard grad and former CEO at Lakewood Regional Medical Center, Joseph Badalian will be Fountain Valley Regional Medical Center's Chief Executive.

Plans for Proposed Hookah Lounge in Fountain Valley Up In Smoke?

Even despite the planning commission's approval of the project, the future of Papparazzi is very much in doubt after the city council's appeal.

Fountain Valley Roller Rink Helps Keep 'Artistic Skating' Alive

The rink helps train up to 35 competitive dance skaters, 20 of whom will compete in the national championship next month.

Civic Center Development Chugs Forward

The controversial 10-acre development is set for almost total completion this year.

Sony's New Ultra HD TV (Sponsored)

Sony's new high-definition television shifts the focus from size to clarity. Sponsored by Sony.

Who's Hiring in Fountain Valley: Sports Authority, First Financial Credit Union

The city of Fountain Valley is also looking for recreation leaders to help supervise adult and youth programs.

Most Reviewed on Yelp: Shin-Sen-Gumi Hakata Ramen in Fountain Valley

A look into the most-reviewed Fountain Valley restaurants on Yelp.

OC Hospitals Charge 1 to 3 Times the National Average

Healthcare in Orange County costs significantly more than national, state and regional averages. Some local hospitals bill Medicare three times the national average for procedures.

Who's Hiring in Fountain Valley: 24-Hour Fitness, OC Sanitation District

First Financial Credit Union is also looking for a member service representative.

Cockroaches Close Japanese Restaurant

Fountain Valley's Izakaya Ku was recently closed after county health inspectors found cockroaches inside the restaurant.

Cockroaches Close Mariscos Los Corales

Cockroaches found near coolers inside Mariscos Los Corales in Fountain Valley forced the restaurant to shut its doors temporarily.

Fountain Valley Gets Ready to Rock for Record Store Day This Saturday

Indie record shops around the world see a nice spike in sales at this annual celebration of old-school-method music buying.

Disneyland Faces Hefty Fines for Safety Citations

After voluntarily closing three popular rides for safety reasons over the weekend, Disneyland faces $234,850 in fines.

Yelp's Top 10 Restaurants in Fountain Valley: Do You Agree?

Check out the site's top-rated local restaurants. Did reviewers get it right?

Huntington Beach Photographer Displays Art at OC Airport

Photographs by Edward Pinchiff are on exhibit at John Wayne Airport through April 19.

Fire Ring Debate Continues to Heat Up

Representatives from Huntington Beach and Newport Beach went to Diamond Bar on Thursday to speak to the South Coast Air Quality Management District board about the beaches' famous fire pits.

Work For Patch: We're Hiring for Our Sales Team

Patch is seeking a local advertising manager to join our team.

Map: Unemployment Up in Fountain Valley from December to January

Use the map below to compare city unemployment rates across the state. Towns within 10 percent of the state average are purple, red are above average and blue below. Green cities are the lowest, with less than 5 percent unemployed.

Cockroaches, Rodents Close Fountain Valley Businesses

Cockroaches on the walls and floor forced First Class Pizza in Fountain Valley to close, while rodents crawling around Casa Inka shut its doors temporarily.

OC Goodwill Goes Green for St. Patrick's Day

Stores in Orange County are offering green clothing and accessories to residents planning to celebrate St. Patrick's Day on Sunday.

Who's Hiring in Fountain Valley: Restaurant Depot, Memorial Care and Skipping Stone

This week there are dozens of local jobs in the service industry, healthcare and gas and power field.

Free Bagels to Help Cushion Daylight Saving Time

Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market is offering bags of free bagels Sunday and Monday in honor of Daylight Saving Time.

Who's Hiring in Fountain Valley: Citibank, Staples and the City

If you’re good with numbers or love sports, these local positions might pique your interest.

Jamba Juice to Hire 3,500

Jamba Juice is participating in the nationwide Summer Jobs+ initiative.

Chamber Honors 3 Top Fountain Valley Businesses

It's the first local Chamber of Commerce awards ceremony in about 15 years, according to organizers.

Fountain Valley Business Awards Return Tuesday

The Chamber of Commerce will choose three top businesses at the 11:30 a.m. event at Los Caballeros Racquet and Sports Club.

Judge Orders Best Buy to Pay $800K in Consumer Protection Case

The company was also ordered to institute a “Get It Free” program.

Huntington Beach City Attorney Showcases Art at OC Airport

Photographs by Jennifer McGrath are on exhibit at John Wayne Airport through March 20.

Disneyland Discounts and Deals Fall Victim to Park's Success

The park hopper, the 2 for 1 tickets and Southern Californian discounts at Disneyland are a thing of the past.

Jamba Juice for $1? Yep! (Gulp, Gulp)

Any 16-ounce drink for 100 pennies.

Fountain Valley Pizza Hut Reopens After Brief Health Closure

Inspectors found multiple live and dead cockroaches at the biz during an inspection in December. The restaurant reportedly fixed the problem and reopened later that day.

Gas Prices Still Creeping Up

But they're lower than a year ago.

Insurance Company Takes Fountain Valley Hospital Back

After ending its coverage in Dec. Health Net agreed to start covering services at the hospital again, the company announced Wednesday.

Pricier Burritos in Fountain Valley? Chipotle Prices ‘Likely’ to Increase in 2013

Higher dairy and meat costs could push prices higher later this year, a company official said.

'Bellwether' Settlement in First of Toyota's Sudden-Acceleration Lawsuits

Toyota settles first wrongful death suit stemming from sudden-acceleration accidents. Hundreds more wrongful death and personal injury cases expected to follow.

'Wet Brassiere' Comment Lands Heart Surgeon in Hot Water

A Fountain Valley doctor temporarily loses his license for "uncouth," "offensive," "thoughtless, juvenile and crude" comments toward female staff. He denied the accusations. State officials put him on probation.

Disneyland to Celebrate Mexican Heritage

Three Kings Day runs today through Sunday at Disneyland with a celebration of Mexican heritage.

Knott's Berry Farm to Revamp Log Ride

Timber Mountain, Knott's Berry Farm's most popular ride, will close for five months for upgrades.

Dumped by Insurer, Fountain Valley Hospital Owner 'Puzzled' by Breakup

Tenet Healthcare officials issued a statement saying they were unaware of any contract disputes with their health insurance-provider, Health Net.