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October 21, 2022

Ocasio-Cortez to rally young voters in Irvine this weekend

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is headed to Orange County this weekend. The social media-savvy progressive congresswoman from New York is slated to speak at UC Irvine on Sunday, Oct. 23, in an effort to galvanize young...

October 19, 2022

Irvine Unified receives $4 million from Irvine Co. celebrating 50th anniversary

A milestone anniversary for Irvine Unified School District was commemorated with a big gift from the Irvine Company and Donald Bren Foundation Tuesday night: A $4 million check to the district, boosting the company’s years-long...

October 19, 2022

Taco Bell changes the rules on ‘Steal a Base, Steal a Taco’ baseball giveaway

Taco Bell is bringing back its “Steal a Base, Steal a Taco” giveaway for its 11th year, but with a big differece. This year the taco giveaway for only for fans who sign up to...

October 20, 2022

Bravo for staying active, making a difference and making us proud

Fullerton retirement ringers buck horseshoe trend Art Black at Morningside of Fullerton retirement community touts the health and social benefits of horseshoes.(Photo by Dave Dunn) Art Black is the reigning ringer for pitching the 2.5-pound...

October 16, 2022

7 midterm races to watch in Orange County

Ballots have been sent. Campaign spending and events are ramping up. Even the president came to town. National eyes are on multiple Orange County House races that could be the deciding factor in which party...

October 17, 2022

Fryer on football: ‘First and 10’ list for the start of Week 9

Starting the high school football week in Orange County with notes, comments and observations … 1. Down the stretch they come. We can see the playoffs from here. Brackets will be released Oct. 30. A...

October 17, 2022

Persian market Super Irvine became an ‘international home’ shoppers say

Shoppers squeezed their carts past one another in the bustling grocery store, wheeling through rows of herbs, fruits and vegetables, European treats and Persian delicacies. A gathering place of sorts for loyal customers and Iranian...

October 12, 2022

Irvine continues review of options to close, relocate All American Asphalt plant

As Irvine officials weigh the city’s options to close and relocate the asphalt batch plant off Jeffrey Road that has been the source of numerous complaints from nearby residents, they said they want guidance from...

October 13, 2022

Easterseals get $1 million in state budget to build an autism center for severe behaviors

A $1 million infusion from the state is helping Easterseals Southern California kick-start the development of more services for children with autism who develop severe behaviors that can isolate them in school and the community....

October 13, 2022

Top teams, runners ready for two-day Orange County Championships cross country meet in Irvine

The Orange County Cross Country Championships intend to, as the meet’s website says, “establish a true county champion” and “the All County individual teams.” A look at the heat sheets for this year’s event, being...