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John Plessel
John Plessel is Systems Editor for the Sun Newspaper and also blogs for Dine 909 and Beer Goggles.
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Lent 2022: These fast food restaurants have seafood on the menu
We've got a roundup of offerings from fast food restaurants for those who are eschewing meat during lent.
Best restaurant gift card deals for the 2021 holidays
From Applebee's to T.G.I. Fridays, find out which restaurants are offering the best bonuses.
Avoiding red meat for Lent? Here’s what fast food restaurants are offering in 2021
Many chains have added meatless options permanently to their menus, but still continue the annual practice of adding seafood items for a limited time.
Where to find the best restaurant gift card bonus deals for the holidays
'Tis the season to give gift cards and receive bonus gift cards.
San Manuel Casino’s The Pines Steakhouse to hold dinners with sports legends
Up first: meet and eat with Rams great Marshall Faulk at the Highland casino.
Getty Fire coverage
Read our coverage of the Getty Fire
Farmer Boys is giving away fries on Jan. 17
It's a promotion for the chain's newly-reformulated, crispier fries.
Early morning earthquake felt across Southern California
According to the Southern California Earthquake Data Center, the temblor, measured at magnitude 4.0, struck at 2:09 a.m. about 8 miles northeast of Trabuco Canyon.
The craft brewery is quickly becoming a community staple like your library, grocery store and coffee shop
Admit it, pessimists: the craft beer movement has defied your gloomy predictions.A year or two ago, even supporters of the dozens of neighborhood breweries that have popped up all over...