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Halloween events in Southern California
Here’s a list of Halloween events around Southern California. Share your Halloween haunts with #abc7eyewitness!
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Halloween Horror Nights
September 5 – November 3 on select dates
The amusement park guarantees a living, breathing, three-dimensional world of horror with terrifying experiences from TV and movies.
Universal Studios
100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City
universalstudioshollywood.com
Fright Fest
September 7 – November 3 on select dates
Fright Fest is back at Six Flags Magic Mountain. You can expect haunted mazes, scare zones, and scream-worthy rides.
Six Flags
26101 Magic Mountain Pkwy, Valencia
sixflags.com
Los Angeles Haunted Hayride
September 21 – November 2 on select dates
The 30-acre attraction consists of a nighttime tractor ride where you see tons of scary creatures and characters along the way, a haunted village, scary trick or treating, and a spooky corn maze. But beware! It’s not recommended for children under 12.
Griffith Park Old Zoo
4730 Crystal Springs Avenue, Los Angeles
losangeleshauntedhayride.com
Nights Of The Jack
September 27 – November 2 on select dates
Enjoy the enchanting King Gillette Ranch grounds in this 2/3 mile walking trail. This Halloween wonderland features a live pumpkin carver, gift shop, top LA food trucks, and tons of other “Instagrammable” moments for all to enjoy! Advanced ticket purchase is required.
King Gillette Ranch, Calabasas
nightsofthejack.com
Boo at the Los Angeles Zoo
October 19 – 27 on select dates
October 19, 20, 26, or 27, you’ll find trick-or-treat stations throughout the zoo.
The annual spook spectacular allows ghouls and goblins of all ages to get up close to all sorts of creepy critters…so close, you can touch them.
5333 Zoo Drive, Los Angeles
lazoo.org
Mr. Jack O’ Lanterns Pumpkin Patch
October 4 – 31 on select dates
Enjoy games, activities, bounce houses, pumpkin carving, mazes, and more!
West LA, Torrance, Hollywood
mrjackolanternspumpkins.com
Mr. Bones Pumpkin Patch
October 5 – 31 on select dates
Founded in 1987, Mr. Bones Pumpkin Patch is a family-owned and operated business that focuses on bringing the farm to the city and celebrating the magic of Halloween.
10100 Jefferson Blvd, Culver City
mrbonespumpkinpatch.com
Carved
October 4 – 30 on select dates
For three weeks, Descanso Gardens will be transformed, featuring a mile-long trail lined with thousands of professionally carved jack-o-lanterns made from real pumpkins.
Descanso Gardens
1418 Descanso Drive, La Cañada Flintridge
descansogardens.org
Scream-Tacula Season
October 11 – 31 on select dates
Celebrate the spooky season by watching your favorite Halloween Movie with props.
The El Capitan Theatre
1755 N. Highland Avenue, Hollywood
elcapitantheatre.com
Haunted Little Tokyo
October 26 on select dates
Get ready for a night of DJs, drinks, food, a costume contest, ghost tours, and a spooky scavenger hunt.
Little Tokyo
249 S Los Angeles St, Los Angeles
littletokyola.org
Scarium Family Night
October 18
Aquarium of the Pacific
Dive into fun and spooky Halloween activities for the whole family!
100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach
aquariumofpacific.org
Halloween Carnaval
October 31
Historic Route 66
Celebrate Halloween on Santa Monica Boulevard and at West Hollywood’s One-of-a-Kind Bars, Restaurants, and More.
Santa Monica Boulevard between N. Doheny Drive and N. La Cienega Boulevard
halloweencarnaval.com
ORANGE COUNTY
Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort
August 23 – October 31 on select dates
You can catch spooktacular thrills at the Haunted Mansion Holiday, Luigi’s Honkin’ Haul-O-Ween, Mater’s Graveyard JamBOOree and Guardians of the Galaxy – Monsters After Dark.
1313 Disneyland Dr, Anaheim
disneyland.com
The 17th Door Haunt Experience
September 27 – November 3 on select dates
The 17th Door converts a Fullerton strip mall into a prison from hell. You’ll get a spook out of this extreme haunted house. The attraction is not suitable for children.
West Fullerton Shopping Center
1851 W Orangethorpe Ave, Fullerton
the17thdoor.com
Tanaka Farms Pumpkin Patch
September 14 – October 31 on select dates
The popular pumpkin patch will be open for the best photo opportunities, best selection of pumpkins in the field, and the “least-crowded patch experience,” according to its website.
5380 University Dr, Irvine
tanakafarms.com
Knott’s Spooky Farm and Knotts Scary Farm
September 19 – November 2 on select dates
Halloween has taken over Knotts Berry Farm! You can catch Knott’s Spooky Farm, a family-friendly Halloween celebration geared for kids ages 3-11, on weekends and October 31. Knott’s Scary Farm is not recommended for kids under 13.
8039 Beach Blvd., Buena Park
knotts.com
Fall-O-Ween
October 11-13 & 18-20
Fall-O-Ween returns for its fourth year, offering a festive, family-friendly Halloween experience with straw mazes, scavenger hunts, and surprises!
Heritage Hill Historical Park
falloween.com
Bats: Heroes of the Night
October 11
This night offers a unique chance to observe bats in flight and listen to their calls – a perfect Halloween adventure!
Limestone Canyon Nature Preserve
batsheroesofthenight.com
Ghosts and Goblins of the Ocean Beach Cleanup
October 13
Join Dana Point Harbor for a spooky Stand Up To Trash beach cleanup and lunch & learn.
Dana Point Harbor
ghostsandgoblinsbeachcleanup.com
Full Moon Hike on Hicks Haul Road
October 16
Enjoy a peaceful autumn evening hike with Irvine Ranch Conservancy through stunning rock formations and learn about native plants as you listen to the sound of nature.
Irvine Open Space Preserve
fullmoonhike.com
BOO at the Oaks
October 18
Boo at the Oaks offers guided night hikes, nature stations, crafts, and a scavenger hunt for prizes.
Santiago Oaks Regional Park
booattheoaks.com
Honey Tasting at Glen Ivy
October 23
Enjoy the sweetness of fall by switching out the candy for locally sourced honey!
Glen Ivy Hot Springs
honeytastingglenivy.com
Halloween Zoo-Tacular
October 26
It is a perfect way for kids to celebrate Halloween while spending time with wildlife where visitors can watch the animals enjoy treat-filled pumpkins.
OC Zoo at Irvine Regional Park
oczootacular.com
BOO at the Bay
October 26
Family and friends are invited to join this free event filled with spooky stories, creepy crafts, science experiments, and fun games!
Upper Newport Bay Nature Reserve
booatthebay.com
Anaheim Fall Festival and Halloween Parade
October 26
Check out the Anaheim Fall Festival in Downtown Anaheim! This month-long festival includes a costume contest, scavenger hunt, parades, and more!
Center Street, Anaheim
anaheimfallfestival.com
Spooky Plants Among Us
October 31
Join Irvine Ranch Conservancy for a spooky hike that will uncover the mysteries of local plants!
Red Rock Wilderness
spookyplantsamongus.com
Little Folk Club
October 31
Little Folk Club returns for a spooktacular Halloween celebration filled with interactive music and festive fun.
Dana Point Harbor
littlefolkclub.com
INLAND EMPIRE
Frosty’s Forest and Pumpkin Patch
October 7, 14, 21st on select dates
You and your family will enjoy the twists and turns of the 4-acre attraction, along with plenty of other daytime activities.
14861 Ramona Ave, Chino
frostysforest.com
Castle Dark
September 20 – October 27 on select dates
Frightful fun is in store with six all-new haunted experiences, including the Cinema of Fear and Night Shift mazes, and more!
Castle Park
3500 Polk Street, Riverside
castlepark.com
Riverside Ghost Walk: CarnEVIL
October 25 & 26
This year’s walk will feature two walking tour options that wrap through Riverside’s oldest park, established in 1883.
White Park
3936 Chestnut Street, Riverside
crballet.net
VENTURA COUNTY
Fall Harvest on the Farm
September 28 – October 31 on select dates
This year’s annual Fall Harvest Festival includes a tractor-drawn wagon ride, corn maze, pig races, a pumpkin house, live music, and a whole lot more. Festival hours are 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Underwood Family Farm
3370 Sunset Valley Road, Moorpark
underwoodfamilyfarms.com
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CORTE MADERA, Calif. (AP) — Crews cleared mud from key California highways as forecasters warned Sunday that more thunderstorms were…
CORTE MADERA, Calif. (AP) — Crews cleared mud from key California highways as forecasters warned Sunday that more thunderstorms were on the way after downpours and high tides caused flooding, road closures and rescues of people trapped in cars.
Five northern counties remained under a flood watch, with up to three inches (7.6 cm) of rain possible through Monday night in areas that have been drenched off and on since around Christmas, said the National Weather Service office in Eureka. At least a foot (.3 meters) of snow was likely in the mountains.
To the south near the San Francisco Bay Area, waters were slowly receding after roadways from Sausalito to San Rafael were flooded during heavy rain that coincided with record-breaking “ King Tides.” Such tides occur when the moon is in its closest position to the Earth, creating a stronger gravitational pull.
Some people kayaked along swamped streets, while others waded through water above their knees. Authorities were called to assist when cars got stuck in water as high as 3 and 4 feet (1.1 and 1.2 meters), Marin County Sheriff’s Sgt. Michael Dobbins said Saturday.
“I’ve been around here for the King Tides and I’ve never seen it this high. Never,” Jeremy Hager of San Rafael told KTVU-TV.
Flooding was reported across Marin, Sonoma, Alameda, San Mateo and San Francisco counties.
While the tides were waning, lingering thunderstorms on Sunday could cause additional problems throughout low-lying areas, forecasters said. “For anyone driving, slow down and allow extra time to reach your destination,” the Bay Area office of the weather service warned on social media.
Farther south in Santa Barbara County, a key highway was reopened Sunday after it was blocked for most of the weekend near Goleta due to a series of mudslides. A man died after he was swept into a creek during the storm, the sheriff’s office said Saturday.
Parts of Santa Barbara County received more than four inches (10 cm) of rain over two days, the weather service said Sunday.
After a mostly dry autumn, California has been hit by a series of powerful winter storms that brought the wettest holiday season to the state in years.
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California’s gubernatorial race heats up as Newsom’s term nears end, with many contenders
FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — In just over a year, Gavin Newsom’s term as California’s governor will come to an end, capping off nearly eight years in office.
Now the question is – who will take over once he steps down?
We spoke to political scientist Nathan Monroe about what could be one of Californias most unpredictable gubernatorial races yet.
With Governor Gavin Newsom’s term ending, the race to replace him begins.
This race will determine who leads the worlds fifth largest economy at a time when California is facing issues such as housing and affordability.
Californias next gubernatorial election is shaping up to be crowded – and for the first time in years – there’s no incumbent on the ballot.
“You say, well, just which democrat is going to win, right? Like, sort of republicans don’t have a shot. But what we have to keep in mind, right, is that the rules of elections matter. And in California, we have the top two primary system,” said Nathan Monroe, a Political Science Professor at UC Merced.
More than a dozen candidates are vying for the spot.
On the democratic side, contenders include former U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Xavier barrera, former U.S. Representative Katie Porter, Representative Eric Swalwell, former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, and former State Controller Betty Yee.
Political experts say the size of the field could make turnout and name recognition decisive and could lead to unexpected results in the primary.
“But if you divide that pie up by just two, and you divide the democratic pie up, which is admittedly a larger pie, by 7 or 8, the concern you get here is that democrats are going to lose out on even running to the general election. So even though there might be more democratic votes to be found in California for governor, they might not have a shot to cast those ballots for a democrat on the general election ballot,” said Monroe.
Monroe says party leaders may need to step in soon.
“I think the concern has to be among voters and I’m sure among the party leaders, so to speak, right, the party leaders sort of amorphously, is that they’ve got to figure out a way to delicately, you know, assure some candidates out of the race and figure out which candidates those should be and figure out how to manage those personalities and try to coordinate all the things that go in and around a gubernatorial election,” said Monroe.
On the Republican side, former Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco and Fox News contributor Steve Hilton.
With just a few months from the midterm elections, Monroe says both parties need to organize.
“What’s happening behind the scenes for the parties to try to coordinate themselves to make sure that the field that they offer to voters in June is a field that gives them the best chance for their best candidate to go forward to the general election,” said Monroe.
The primary election is set for June, with the general election in December.
CORTE MADERA, Calif. (AP) — Heavy rain and high tides believed to be the most severe in two decades caused flooding in parts of Northern California on Saturday, prompting road closures and rescues of residents trapped in their cars.
Roadways through a 15-mile (24-kilometer) stretch from the Sausalito area to San Rafael were flooded after a downpour coincided with record-breaking “ King Tides,” Marin County Sheriff’s Sgt. Michael Dobbins said.
No injuries were reported but authorities were called to assist when cars got stuck in floodwater as high as three and four feet (1.1 and 1.2 meters), he said.
“There is a lot of water in the roadways,” Dobbins said, adding the tides were reportedly the highest in more than two decades. “Along with heavy rains, it just created the perfect storm for flooding on the streets.”
Authorities in the communities near San Francisco asked residents to stay home wherever possible until waters recede. Some residents kayaked along what normally would be city streets. Others waded out in water that passed their knees.
A flood warning was in place for the San Francisco area until 2 p.m. Saturday and an advisory until 2 p.m. Sunday, according to the National Weather Service in San Francisco.
King Tides occur when the sun, moon and Earth are in alignment and the moon is in its closest position to the Earth, creating a stronger gravitational pull.
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