Eric Licas
@ericlicas.bsky.social
Janitor turned journalist based in Southern California. Current and past bylines with the Daily Pilot, South Pasadena Review and Orange County Register.
Artist Anna Berlly leads a class on painting faces to close a workshop titled Facing Fear Through Art at the South Pasadena Arts Council's gallery. Story soon via the South Pasadena Review.
March 14, 2026 at 8:08 PM
Artist Anna Berlly leads a class on painting faces to close a workshop titled Facing Fear Through Art at the South Pasadena Arts Council's gallery. Story soon via the South Pasadena Review.
Didn't make it into the story, but was my favorite shot that day
Malhia Murrey paints a wooden butterfly at a booth set up at the Newport Beach Civic Center Saturday by nonprofit Wildlife Jewels to celebrate World Wildlife Day.
Malhia Murrey paints a wooden butterfly at a booth set up at the Newport Beach Civic Center Saturday by nonprofit Wildlife Jewels to celebrate World Wildlife Day.
March 9, 2026 at 8:22 PM
Didn't make it into the story, but was my favorite shot that day
Malhia Murrey paints a wooden butterfly at a booth set up at the Newport Beach Civic Center Saturday by nonprofit Wildlife Jewels to celebrate World Wildlife Day.
Malhia Murrey paints a wooden butterfly at a booth set up at the Newport Beach Civic Center Saturday by nonprofit Wildlife Jewels to celebrate World Wildlife Day.
Seagulls hover over the carcass of a whale that washed ashore on the Newport Beach Peninsula on yesterday. Curious residents have been trickling in and out to get a look. Researchers were here taking samples earlier and working to determine its cause of death. @thedailypilot.bsky.social
February 19, 2026 at 11:58 PM
Seagulls hover over the carcass of a whale that washed ashore on the Newport Beach Peninsula on yesterday. Curious residents have been trickling in and out to get a look. Researchers were here taking samples earlier and working to determine its cause of death. @thedailypilot.bsky.social
Happy Lunar New Year y'all
February 17, 2026 at 10:35 PM
Happy Lunar New Year y'all
Nick's Ceramics Studio co-owner Dini Dixon demonstrates the use of a pottery wheel during the South Pasadena Arts Crawl.
February 17, 2026 at 10:31 PM
Nick's Ceramics Studio co-owner Dini Dixon demonstrates the use of a pottery wheel during the South Pasadena Arts Crawl.
About 100 gathered in Huntington Beach to celebrate a ribbon cutting ceremony for Freedom Point. Late Vietnam War vet Zach Martinez began planting a flag here in 2010 that became a beacon helping other service members find community. Story soon via Matt Szabo and @thedailypilot.bsky.social
January 10, 2026 at 7:06 PM
About 100 gathered in Huntington Beach to celebrate a ribbon cutting ceremony for Freedom Point. Late Vietnam War vet Zach Martinez began planting a flag here in 2010 that became a beacon helping other service members find community. Story soon via Matt Szabo and @thedailypilot.bsky.social
Corona Del Mar Sea Queens prevail over the Marina Vikings 51-44
January 9, 2026 at 4:46 AM
Corona Del Mar Sea Queens prevail over the Marina Vikings 51-44
New Year's Day revelers dash into the ocean for the annual Surf City Splash in Huntington Beach. Story soon via Matt Szabo and @thedailypilot.bsky.social
January 1, 2026 at 8:05 PM
New Year's Day revelers dash into the ocean for the annual Surf City Splash in Huntington Beach. Story soon via Matt Szabo and @thedailypilot.bsky.social
Newport Harbor leads Oaks Christian 3-1 at the half in the semifinals of the Bill Barnett Holiday Cup. Story soon via Matt Szabo and @thedailypilot.bsky.social
December 20, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Newport Harbor leads Oaks Christian 3-1 at the half in the semifinals of the Bill Barnett Holiday Cup. Story soon via Matt Szabo and @thedailypilot.bsky.social
About 100 people in the parking lot to say farewell to Chain Reaction, one of the last remaining all ages venues in OC and and an institution in Southern California's hardcore scene. Story soon via @thedailypilot.bsky.social
December 20, 2025 at 5:03 AM
About 100 people in the parking lot to say farewell to Chain Reaction, one of the last remaining all ages venues in OC and and an institution in Southern California's hardcore scene. Story soon via @thedailypilot.bsky.social
Fog coats a portion of the pitch at Jim Scott Stadium, where Estancia hosts crosstown rival Costa Mesa. Home team leads 1-0 with 13 min left in the 1st. Story soon via Scott French and @thedailypilot.bsky.social
December 12, 2025 at 2:32 AM
Fog coats a portion of the pitch at Jim Scott Stadium, where Estancia hosts crosstown rival Costa Mesa. Home team leads 1-0 with 13 min left in the 1st. Story soon via Scott French and @thedailypilot.bsky.social
About 100 people lined up to be the first to shop at the Trader Joe's that just opened today on Harbor and Victoria, the chain's second location in Costa Mesa. People at the front of the qeue said they got here as early as 8 a.m. Story soon via Sara Cardine and @thedailypilot.bsky.social
December 11, 2025 at 5:15 PM
About 100 people lined up to be the first to shop at the Trader Joe's that just opened today on Harbor and Victoria, the chain's second location in Costa Mesa. People at the front of the qeue said they got here as early as 8 a.m. Story soon via Sara Cardine and @thedailypilot.bsky.social
Chain Reaction in Anaheim announced their final shows scheduled Thursday and Friday. An hour before tickets went on sale people were lined up around the block past the Denny's on Euclid. Story soon via @thedailypilot.bsky.social
December 10, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Chain Reaction in Anaheim announced their final shows scheduled Thursday and Friday. An hour before tickets went on sale people were lined up around the block past the Denny's on Euclid. Story soon via @thedailypilot.bsky.social
A portrait of late artist Rick Griffin by his friend and colleague, Ricky Blake, was among the pieces on display at the Huntington Beach International Surfing Museum's holiday art show on Thursday.
December 8, 2025 at 4:38 PM
A portrait of late artist Rick Griffin by his friend and colleague, Ricky Blake, was among the pieces on display at the Huntington Beach International Surfing Museum's holiday art show on Thursday.
Gomez Bueno mounts his piece, "Made in Wonderland," for display at the Huntington Beach International Surfing Museum's holiday art show on Thursday.
December 8, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Gomez Bueno mounts his piece, "Made in Wonderland," for display at the Huntington Beach International Surfing Museum's holiday art show on Thursday.
A lot of fun pieces on display at the Huntington Beach International Surfing Museum for their holiday art show. Story soon via Matt Szabo and @thedailypilot.bsky.social
December 5, 2025 at 1:48 AM
A lot of fun pieces on display at the Huntington Beach International Surfing Museum for their holiday art show. Story soon via Matt Szabo and @thedailypilot.bsky.social
Fuck these monitors in particular
November 25, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Fuck these monitors in particular
Chadwick sophomore Will Hutter forces his way past Sage Hill defenders during a match on Friday, Nov. 14.
November 21, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Chadwick sophomore Will Hutter forces his way past Sage Hill defenders during a match on Friday, Nov. 14.
Sailors and their fans celebrating their title defense in Saturday
November 17, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Sailors and their fans celebrating their title defense in Saturday
Newport Harbor attacker Kai Kaneko scores a goal against Corona del Mar goalkeeper Ben Kubichek during the CIF Southern Section finals on Saturday.
November 17, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Newport Harbor attacker Kai Kaneko scores a goal against Corona del Mar goalkeeper Ben Kubichek during the CIF Southern Section finals on Saturday.
Loving the weather at Commander Field, with Chadwick hosting Sage Hill. Story soon via Andrew Turner and @thedailypilot.bsky.social
November 14, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Loving the weather at Commander Field, with Chadwick hosting Sage Hill. Story soon via Andrew Turner and @thedailypilot.bsky.social
Love me some muay thai on a Saturday night
November 12, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Love me some muay thai on a Saturday night