Start your weekends right: Scratch Room skillets & a bookstore latte break

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🐓 The Scratch Room - Anaheim

Early birds know the secret: The Scratch Room on Lincoln Avenue turns mornings into mini vacations.

Snag a booth before the park crowd, then dig into airy waffles, a Border Skillet stacked with carne asada, and banana bread warm enough to melt its butter. Endless coffee refills and friendly servers make this cozy Anaheim nook feel like your neighbor’s kitchen table. Learn more here.

📚 The Untold Story Bookstore and Cafe - Anaheim

Need a desk with literary flair? Park yourself at The Untold Story Bookstore and Café. Latte in hand, drift between shelves stuffed with local voices, Spanish classics, and even Korean comics.

Free Wi-Fi, kids giggle in their corner, and the staff serve smiles alongside pastries. Return after hours for poetry slams, lotería, or journal workshops. It is the kind of place where your name quickly becomes part of the chapter. Learn more here.

• $3,398,000

• 5 beds

• 4 baths

• 4,480 sqft

• 0.66 Acres Lot

Crowning Anaheim Hills, this 4,480-sq-ft showstopper flaunts a marble waterfall island, soaring hearth, sweeping city-to-mountain views. Five suites spill into a backyard oasis with outdoor kitchen, spa, fiery sunsets. View property here.

🏛️ Anaheim Adopts Budget, Keeps Services Strong

The Gist: The new city budget is locked in, funding neighborhood essentials like police, fire services, libraries, and park upgrades without any tax hikes or service cuts. Despite lower hotel revenues, smart use of reserves will keep daily life comfortable and safe.

Why It Matters: Residents can still count on their favorite parks, responsive emergency crews, and reliable city services staying strong. Read more here.

🎡 Disneyland Expansion Making Steady Progress

The Gist: The ambitious $1.9 billion Disneyland Forward expansion is moving ahead steadily, with new Marvel, “Coco,” and “Avatar” attractions in the works at California Adventure. Visible changes remain modest for now, but major upgrades including new parking and entrances will pick up next year.

Why It Matters: Expect lots of new attractions in the coming years, and an overhaul of the bus drop off area since that’s where Avatar Land is going to go. Read more here.

👻 Spooky Art Walk | STC GardenWalk | Anaheim | 07/12 | More 
Haunting Anaheim with eerie art, live tunes, giveaways, and big goth energy.

💃 No Requests OC | Heat Ultra Lounge | Anaheim | 07/12 | More
No shorts, no hoodies, no requests—just nonstop beats and good vibes!

🍊 Bunbury - Huracán Ambulante Tour | Honda Center | Anaheim | 07/12 | More
Your Orange County night never sounded so legendary!

🌮 Loteria Night | Gamecraft Brewing Company | Anaheim | 07/12 | More
Free to play, full of yay: prizes pair with tacos and taps.

✨ Comic Books and Jazz Collide | Muzeo | Anaheim | 07/13 | More 
When brass meets panels— a jazzy deep dive into comic books!

🎶 Katy Perry | Honda Center | Anaheim | 07/13 | More 
Lifetimes Tour turning up the summer heat!