Anaheim parents whose children shun the hard science courses may tempt their offspring with the knowledge that, once a year, Knotts Berry Farm turns into a physics lab.

The United States expects a big increase in tourism from China this year, and Anaheim, like the rest of Orange County, is working diligently to gain its share, as officials recently explained.

Nine Wendy's restaurants in Canada are serving up dreams for kids with life-threatening illnesses and disabilities specifically a trip to Disneyland, in Anaheim, California.

The marching band at Canyon High School in Anaheim will be holding an e-cycling collection event on Saturday, January 12 and Sunday, January 13. This is an opportunity for many in the community to clear out old, unused electronics and make room for newer ones that may have been received over the holidays or picked up in the post-Christmas sales.

Recently revealed projections for 2013 in one important industry, on the back of a promising 2012 in the area, will no doubt raise the spirits of Orange County residents particularly those involved in the leisure and hospitality business.

A radiothon fundraising event held by KFI-AM late last month raised approximately $135,000 and five tons of sauce and pasta for children and needy families in the Anaheim and surrounding area.

Anaheim will need to brace itself for a Canadian invasion on December 11. Specifically, 80 children from all over the lower Mainland will converge on the Vancouver International Airport and then head for sunny California. These children, all of whom are dealing with life-threatening illnesses or profound physical disabilities, are bound for Disneyland thanks to DreamLift - a program sponsored by Canadas Sunshine Foundation.

Knotts Berry Farm, one of Californias oldest amusement parks, is adding three new rides for thrill seekers in 2013. The new rides will add to the total of 40 that Knotts offers for children, tweens, and adults.