Knott's Berry Farm held auditions for people who have previously played spooky characters for their annual Halloween Haunt. Those auditioning did group scares, then individual spooky characters. Video by Mark Eades, ocregister.com/video.
The Ice Museum returns for a second year at the Orange County Fair. The current exhibition is more than twice the size of last year's and features a fantasy, undersea theme made entirely of ice. Video by Brian Gee
Think you have what it takes to be a clown? We're headed to Ringling Bros. Clown College, where a handful of amateurs are trying-out for a coveted opportunity to wear a funny nose and floppy shoes in The Greatest Show On Earth. Video by Brian Gee
The event drew some 97 dachshunds from throughout Southern California, seeking to be crowned "Fastest Wiener of the West." By Andrew Reed, The Orange County Register
