In 1968, artist Tom Van Sant created a series of 39 panels he called “Indigenous Inhabitants” that captured Orange County, California’s regional wildlife (some which are extinct now).

The panels were cast in concrete using a technique called Intaglios – Italian for incised carving.

Several of VanSant’s intaglios, including this bird of prey, can be found incorporated into the walls of the headquarters building of the Irvine Company, located in Newport Center, Newport Beach, California.

Tom Van Sant’s work, which can be found throughout Fashion Island and Newport Center, was commissioned by Architects William Pereira and Welton Becket.

“Indigenous Inhabitants” by Tom Van Sant —

Steven Spielberg has said the final scene in Schindler’s List, where holocaust survivors visit the grave of Oskar Schindler, was a late addition to the pic and was his way of making sure audiences knew the film’s story was based on real-life facts. “Holocaust denial was on the rise again…”

Steven Spielberg On Ending ‘Schindler’s List’ With Cemetery Scene: “That Ending Was A Way To Certify That Everything In The Movie Was True” — Deadline

There is much to admire in “On Sacred Ground,” the first dramatic feature by environmental activist documentarians Josh and Rebecca Tickell.

‘On Sacred Ground’ Review: Doc Duo Deliver Uneven Drama About the Dakota Access Pipeline Contoversy

Break the safari mold and get immersed in the action with experiences ranging from citizen-science projects to researcher-led wildlife tracking.

From Follow Lions, These New Hands-On African Safaris Go Beyond Traditional Game Drives

LOS ANGELES — As of Saturday, former Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia today is officially the first openly LGBTQ+ immigrant to serve in Congress. Garcia was sworn into the House of Representatives early Saturday Washington time…

Former Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia sworn into U.S. House — Orange County Register

LOS ANGELES — A powerful storm was bearing down on Southern California Wednesday, again raising fears of flooding and debris flows in recent burn areas. Rain will start lightly Wednesday morning with precipitation ranging from one-tenth to a quarter-inch per hour in some areas, according to the National Weather Service…

Strong storm moves into Southern California, raising flooding fears — Orange County Register

The renowned establishment is shaking off the cobwebs to reclaim its place in the museum firmament.

The Hispanic Society Museum & Library in New York Will Reopen Next Year. Here’s What to Expect. — Robb Report

(CNN) — The climate crisis is among the key factors in a new assessment that shows more than 85% of California’s rural and unincorporated land…

85% of rural land in California is now in ‘high’ or ‘very high’ risk for wildfires, new analysis shows — NBC Palm Springs

Utility companies may have to pass the money they’re making off EV owners to their customers.

New Study Finds That Electric Cars Can Help Make Utility Bills Cheaper for Americans — Robb Report

Margot Robbie’s next appearance as Harley Quinn in the DC Universe is undetermined at this point, but the Oscar nominee already knows what she wants for whenever her anti-hero does return: A Harley Quinn-Poison Ivy romance.

Margot Robbie: ‘I’ve Been Pushing’ for a Harley Quinn-Poison Ivy Romance for Years — Variety