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Los Angeles Times
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Los Angeles Times
Huntington Beach environmental advocate asks ‘What's Going On?' with new podcast
Christine Mulholland can trace her environmentalist roots back to when she was about 5 years old. On rainy days back then, she would put on her boots and grab an umbrella. She'd also round up the other kids on her block. 'I would put this worm-saving committee together,' Mulholland said with a laugh. 'I would make everyone help me rescue the worms out of the gutter, and put them back in the grass and the soil. That's where my passion for animals literally extended to worms, OK?' She was the kid who cried when — spoiler alert — Mufasa died in the movie 'The Lion King.' Other experiences also shaped her along the way, like reading the book 'Ishmael,' by Daniel Quinn, which explores life through the eyes of a gorilla. As an adult, Mulholland sees ecosystems that are more and more out of whack, and animals that have their population numbers dwindling. It's a lot for the Huntington Beach entrepreneur, or anyone really, to digest. But she created a podcast this year to help try to make sense of it all. The 'What's Going On?' podcast dives into global challenges, but also spirituality, health and wellness tips and more. It asks questions of a world that Mulholland sees as chaotic and uncertain. 'The world is talking to us,' said Mulholland, 38, a graduate of Fountain Valley High School and Cal State Long Beach. 'There are so many different events that have happened that are showing that the Earth is talking to us, she's telling us that this is not the way. We've got to change our ways, and quickly, and I don't think that a lot of people understand — or they feel apathetic and they don't know how to help or what to do. Compounded by all of this war stuff going on, the political divide, it all feels like such a distraction from what's really important and really threatening our survival as a species on this planet.' Mulholland in 2012 co-founded an environmental and wildlife conservation nonprofit called Generation Awakening. In 2018, she put on a 5K 'Race Against Extinction' locally that raised more than $40,000 to protect endangered species and their habitats. A bit tired of constantly fundraising, she wanted to earn more income herself to fund her passions. She teamed with Chef Matthew Kenney to launch 'Veg'D,' a vegan drive-through restaurant in Costa Mesa that opened in 2021 during the COVID-19 pandemic during the pandemic but closed in February 2024, a victim of what Mulholland said was sky-high rent that made it difficult to turn a profit. 'The numbers didn't work,' she said. 'Then, I realized I had nothing left. I lost all of my savings and everything, and all I had left was my voice. It just all came back full circle. I started Veg'D to help causes that I care about, but I could just do that using my voice, which is free. That's how the podcast was kind of born.' She has released a few episodes of 'What's Going On?' already on Spotify and YouTube, featuring Mulholland interviewing guests passionate about the environment and other issues. She has already recorded about 20 episodes, and those released so far include talks with renowned photojournalist and conservationist Paul Hilton, personal development leader Kute Blackson and Hongxiang Huang of 'Agent C,' who goes undercover to expose illegal wildlife poaching in black markets worldwide. Mulholland's younger sister Tracy, a writer and science teacher, has served as her sounding board as the podcast has gotten off the ground. 'I think it's great that she's trying to bring awareness to all of these wildlife situations,' Tracy Mulholland said. 'I actually left publishing research because I was like, it's falling on deaf ears. So, I think she's got a good platform in that she's relatable and young and fun and this cute girl, but she also cares deeply about animals and wildlife and our planet. It's a good combination, and I'm hoping that people will actually listen.' Christine Mulholland resists the use of a loaded word like 'activist' in describing herself, adding that she rejects the two-party political system that too often is funded by billionaires pulling the strings. 'This is very common sense, just someone who loves our planet and animals and wildlife and wants a thriving ecosystem for our children and grandchildren,' she said. 'To be like, oh I'm a radical environmentalist for not wanting to cut down the trees that give us oxygen, for wanting a healthy ocean, that's crazy … Our planet needs more people speaking about the atrocities going on, and trying to change the way that we operate.' Upcoming guests on the 'What's Going On?' podcast, which will release episodes once or twice a week, include anti-whaling activist Capt. Paul Watson, breathwork and somatic therapist Alyssa Stefanson and more. She said she doesn't want the environmental conversations to be overly depressing, so she seeks to balance them out with other voices and topics. Mulholland has recorded podcast episodes both at her home in Huntington Beach and at Dream X Studios in Newport Beach. Her goal is to become a wide-reaching, top 1% podcast with millions of listeners worldwide. She appreciates a well-known quote attributed to the late Apple co-founder Steve Jobs praising the misfits and troublemakers, the round pegs in a square hole who see things differently. Nowadays Mulholland no longer rounds up worm rescue committees, but she tries to use the air conditioning sparingly in her home — thinking of the Arctic ice pack when she does — and always recycles. According to the World Wildlife Fund's Living Planet Report 2024, there was a 73% decline in the average size of monitored wildlife populations from 1970 to 2020. 'I want to start a global conversation with all of the good people of the world,' Mulholland said. 'We need to band together, you know? There's more good people than bad. It seems so bleak, but if we all came together, [the bad people] would be outnumbered. Let's come together, make better, sane decisions and have better global conversations than the ones we're having right now.'
Yahoo
13-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Ocean County getting its first Ocean State Job Lot store in this empty Big Lots spot
BARNEGAT -- Ocean State Job Lot plans to open its first store in Ocean County by taking over a closed Big Lots store on Route 9. A popular discounter, Ocean State Job Lot will become the new anchor tenant at Bayshore Plaza, leasing the 29,797-square-foot storefront, according to Levin Management, the shopping center's leasing and managing agent. In Monmouth County, Ocean State Job Lot has stores in Freehold Township and Holmdel. Big Lots filed for bankruptcy protection last September and was ultimately sold to Gordon Brothers, the asset manager, which ran going-out-of-business sales. The company also has been transferring leases to other retailers interesting in opening stores, including Ocean State Job Lot and Ollie's Bargain Outlet. What's Going There? New owner of The Shops at Brick plans new look and new stores Ocean State Job Lot has acquired 15 Big Lots leases in eight states, including Barnegat, Cape May and Somers Point, according to a recent LinkedIn post by Bill Read, executive vice president of Retail Specialist, who cited court documents. The company did not provide any specific information about the Barnegat store, but did say it was pursuing several Big Lots locations. "We have expressed interest in several Big Lots locations," Ocean State Job Lot said in a statement. "If everything goes as we hope, we expect to open in various former Big Lots locations in the late spring/early summer timeframe. We will provide more information about our plans as soon as we are able." Ocean State Job Lot sells name brand and close-out merchandise at discount prices. The changing variety of items include household goods, apparel, pet supplies, seasonal products, kitchen pantry staples and gourmet and specialty food items. What's Going There? First Hobby Lobby coming to Ocean County, replacing this Christmas Tree Shops store David P. Willis, an award-winning business writer, has covered business, retail, real estate and consumer news at the Asbury Park Press for 27 years. He writes What's Going There column and can be reached at dwillis@ Please sign up for his weekly newsletter and join his What's Going There page on Facebook for updates. This article originally appeared on Asbury Park Press: Ocean State Job Lot opening first Ocean County store in Barnegat
USA Today
29-01-2025
- USA Today
Schools respond to ICE actions, high school fight arrests, Swift kiss for an Eagles fan
Schools respond to ICE actions, high school fight arrests, Swift kiss for an Eagles fan Hey, there, Small Wonder. Wake up and smell the roses. Or the coffee. Or something pleasant you prefer. (Roses last twice as long if you change the water every day and keep ice in it. That's a Valentine's Day tip at no additional charge.) Did you hear that Newark may get its first tattoo parlor? Here's another recent story about tattooing in Delaware's prisons. It's not two-for-Tuesday, but figured I'd throw that in. We are working hard on our pre-Super Bowl coverage, which we will be serving up for you up 'til kick off and beyond. Ryan Cormier offers this fun story today: A Delaware Eagles fan gets a Taylor Swift kiss. 'I will probably never wash my face again'. Here are some additional Bird-related links: Be sure follow Martin Frank's NFL coverage and to sign up for our Eye on the Eagles newsletter. And there's lots more where that came from! And now more news ... Delaware schools brace to protect students amid expanded ICE action under Trump Wide eyes looked up at her. Jennifer Nein had been searching for words all week. Maybe words could reassure fellow staff at North Georgetown Elementary as executive orders flow from a presidential inauguration. Maybe some words could calm children as young as 4 years old who don't feel safe coming to school, who don't know whether family will be home after the bell rings. 'I told them that I would not let anybody in this building that would hurt – that I'd go to jail before I let them touch their sweet little heads,' said the multi-language learning coordinator within Indian River schools. 'And one little boy said to me: 'You have big muscles?'' Read Kelly Powers' story to see how local schools are responding to President Trump's executive action and ICE. Also worth your time … Breaking news: Police arrest 6 students after a fight broke out in Delaware high school Entertainment: Longwood Gardens crushes attendance record, offers winter adventures Development: What happened when new Sussex County councilman proposed moratorium on major subdivisions Real estate: Delaware home sales up 20% in December while prices rise 5% compared with previous year News Quiz: Raw milk laws and another Dave Portnoy review. Try this week's news quiz Gallery of the day: Man shot by Wilmington police during drug investigation on city's East Side Sports: Dover's Buttillo honored for return to lacrosse, football despite serious crash injuries What's going there, Delaware? Reporter Molly McVety always has her eye on development in the First State. Her weekly newsletter What's Going There, Delaware and the Facebook group by the same name offer a forum for development news, trends and interaction with you, our readers. Check it out. And you can always report development news to Molly at mmcvety@ Random Acts of Kindness We are happy to introduce our new monthly column, Random Acts of Kindness by Krys'tal Griffin: 'Whatever possessed them to be so kind?': Delaware man recounts strangers who helped him Do you know someone who made a difference to someone when they really needed it? Is there a Good Samaritan you'd like to see highlighted, someone who offered a kindness, that made a difference for you, or made someone's life a little better in Delaware? Random Acts of Kindness aims to share these stories. If you know someone deserving of a story, email Krys'tal Griffin at kgriffin@delawareonline with as much information as you can provide. Note to readers Daily Briefing is your first stop for top Delaware news, a friendly guide to other Delaware Online services – our best projects, digital archives, e-edition, online puzzles and comics, polls, regional and seasonal guides, award-winning photos and videos, social media highlights & more. This is your morning briefing. We strive to make it engaging, useful and informative. Thank you to our readers who support us as subscribers, making our local coverage of your community possible. Check out our Subscribers Guide. ⭐ Get out: Delaware's top concerts in February 2025 🍳 Comfort food: Mission BBQ in Milltown to open in the coming weeks. Here are the details 🧩 Brain teaser: Make magic with Mahjongg Dimensions ✈️ Get away: Wilmington Airport offers flights to New Orleans for Super Bowl 59. Here are the details 🥾 Get moving: You can still ice skate at Twin Lakes 🛠️ Problem solved: Set up your kitchen with these fun gadgets 💗 Give back: How and where to donate blood in Delaware in 2025 And now, more news we don't want you to miss …
