Blog - Page 103 of 142 - Shannon Louis

April 11, 2023

Irvine woman says she unwittingly was drawn into plot to kidnap Iranian opposition activist

When Niloufar “Nellie” Bahadorifar moved to Orange County from Canada in 2011, she appeared to be starting what could become a positive new chapter in what had, until then, been a difficult life. Years before,...

April 10, 2023

Orange County baseball Top 25: Cypress moves up after winning National Classic, April 10

This week’s Orange County high school baseball rankings. Notable this week: Cypress moves up to No. 5 in the rankings after winning the National Classic championship. … Pacifica continues rise after beating Crean Lutheran in...

April 10, 2023

Bravo to the OC residents helping abroad and at home in so many ways

Irvine nonprofit awards 10 schools with $200,000 in Innovative Grants An Irvine nonprofit is helping local schools implement creative approaches to teaching and counseling. Irvine Public Schools Foundation is giving $200,000 to schools that have...

April 10, 2023

From campaign manager to candidate, a Costa Mesa Republican eyes Assembly seat

Costa Mesa resident — and former campaign manager — Hengameh “Henny” Abraham is vying to reclaim the seat her former boss lost in 2022. Abraham, who served on former Assemblymember Steve Choi’s reelection campaign, is...

April 9, 2023

OC celebrates Indian Spring Festival

People throw powdered paint at each other during the Indian Spring Festival held at Mike Ward Community Park in Irvine on Saturday, April 8, 2023. The event was hosted by Irvine Council member Mike Carroll....

April 9, 2023

Irvine woman gets 4 years in prison for unwitting role in plot against Iranian opposition activist

NEW YORK — An Iranian opposition activist who U.S. authorities said was the target of two thwarted kidnapping or murder plots urged a federal judge in New York on Friday to hand a tough prison...

April 7, 2023

Irvine to consider $285 million price tag for All American Asphalt plant

Irvine will pay $285 million to purchase the All American Asphalt plant in the northern part of the city — if city leaders greenlight a purchasing agreement next week. In February, Irvine leaders announced plans...

April 7, 2023

Can better data, court intervention help solve California’s homelessness crisis? 2 new bills think so

Anaheim has struggled with knowing the real-time availability of beds for people living on the street, Mayor Ashleigh Aitken said. That’s why she made the trek to Sacramento on a cold day in early March...

April 6, 2023

Irvine rolls back one of its last COVID-19 related restrictions

Irvine will drop COVID-19 vaccine requirements for its seniors’ meal program effective May 11. The city has required proof of vaccination for those looking to avail of the daily congregate meal program — a group...

April 6, 2023

How OC students juggle fasting, school and sports during Ramadan

Soon after Portola High student Bayan Shinaishin helped her varsity lacrosse team defeat Laguna Hills on March 27, she texted the family group chat: “SO HUNGRY.” The sophomore played the game while observing the Ramadan...