November 2024 - Shannon Louis

November 29, 2024

Despite contract concerns, Irvine seeks to extend deal with Great Park Live operator

In an unusual meeting Tuesday, Irvine city officials began to publicly hash out a brewing contract dispute with PSQ Productions, the vendor responsible for a multimillion-dollar deal to build and operate Great Park Live, the...

November 29, 2024

Photos: A wildlife sanctuary in the heart of bustling Orange County

Editor’s note: The newspaper occasionally highlights places in Orange County where residents can get outside and enjoy a bit of nature without a lot of fuss. This is another of those offerings. Canada geese slowly...

November 27, 2024

Irvine hires first city librarian as it prepares to create new library system, breaking from county

Irvine leaders have selected Julie Zeoli as the city’s first librarian. Zeoli will lead Irvine’s new library services division, helping the city create and manage its own library system after leaving the county’s. As the...

November 27, 2024

Bowling teammates don’t spare time for challenges when there are strikes to roll

Mike Parker and Michael Mistretta became a team about 10 years ago. Each needed a new bowling partner in the Lunch Bunch League at Irvine Lanes, a longtime bowling alley not far from where they...

November 26, 2024

Irvine-based EV maker Rivian OK’d for $6 billion US loan to build Georgia factory

By Jeff Amy | The Associated Press President Joe Biden’s administration announced Tuesday that the U.S. Department of Energy will make a $6.6 billion loan to Rivian Automotive to build a factory in Georgia that...

November 25, 2024

Beyond the pumpkin: 5 alternative pies sold for Thanksgiving in Orange County

While pumpkin and pecan pies are in and of themselves tasty, their stranglehold on Thanksgiving is unextractable. A shame, really, since other pies, especially ones with a bright acidic kick, are equally welcome as the...

November 25, 2024

90+ free or cheap holiday community events in Orange County for festive fun

You can’t complain about there being nothing to do during the holidays in Orange County. Cities and local landmarks pack the calendar with events for the community. Many have become favorite traditions and even more...

November 25, 2024

Pair arrested after car crashes through OCFA gate in Irvine

IRVINE — A driver suspected of DUI and a passenger were in custody Sunday after ramming through the gate of Orange County Fire Authority headquarters in Irvine. About 11:45 p.m. Friday, a compact vehicle slammed...

November 23, 2024

Stolen $285,000 McLaren seized at Irvine man’s home, police say

A bright purple McLaren valued at $285,000 has been seized at the home of an Irvine resident who police say is tied to an interstate auto theft ring. Zihua Zhang, 37, of Irvine was pulled...

November 21, 2024

Taco Bell brings back its Caramel Apple Empanada

Taco Bell temporarily restored its Caramel Apple Empanada to the menu on Thursday, Nov. 21, as part of its “Decades” lineup of nostalgic, retired food items. The dessert features warm apples in a crispy crust...

Month: November 2024