Blog - Page 18 of 139 - Shannon Louis

July 18, 2024

UCI launches Orange County’s first school of public health

With the help of a $42.5 million gift, UC Irvine is launching a new school of public health that intends to be a major shaper of research and policy in Orange County. The Joe C....

July 18, 2024

Taco Bell introduces a Cheesy Street Chalupa

Innovators at Taco Bell have come up with a street taco version of its chalupas. Cheesy Street Chalupas are made with chicken or steak, onions, cilantro and jalapeño in a cheesy shell Taco Bell describes...

July 17, 2024

The Habit Burger Grill is giving away Double Chars; how to get one

The Habit Burger Grill won big in a recent fast food poll by USA Today 10Best Reader’s Choice Awards and will celebrate by giving its loyalty members a free Double Char. Results were announced Wednesday,...

July 17, 2024

Ex-Trump adviser Navarro released from prison, headed to RNC

By Jill Colvin | The Associated Press Former Trump White House official Peter Navarro was released from prison on Wednesday after completing his sentence for a contempt of Congress conviction and is expected to speak...

July 15, 2024

Status Update: Amiri brings its Rodeo Drive fashion to South Coast Plaza

Straight from Rodeo Drive, the Los Angeles-based fashion line Amiri recently opened at South Coast Plaza. Created by fashion designer Mike Amiri, the Costa Mesa boutique is the company’s second retail location. Shoppers can expect...

July 12, 2024

State doubles grant funding for nonprofit and faith-based groups’ physical security

Amid the deadly Israel-Hamas War that has riled local communities and a rise in anti-Jewish and anti-Muslim hate crimes in the state, Gov. Gavin Newsom and legislative leaders doubled funding for nonprofits and faith-based organizations...

July 12, 2024

Irvine’s ambitious nature preserve, housing project near former asphalt plant on track, city says

Developments are going according to plan for Irvine’s Gateway Preserve, city officials said in a recent update for the City Council. The proposed housing and open space project results from Irvine’s eight-figure purchase last year...

July 11, 2024

Irvine mayoral race bleeds into city business, councilmember says

Months out from November’s general election, the race for Irvine mayor between two sitting councilmembers has begun to affect city business, a third councilmember said during a contentious meeting Tuesday, July 9. The drama at...

July 10, 2024

Irvine man suspected of DUI arrested in 2022 crash that killed bicyclist in Newport Beach

An Irvine man has been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence during a collision that left a man dead in Newport Beach two years ago, authorities said. On June 10, 2022, George Hauser...

July 9, 2024

Taco Bell announces a luxurious San Diego ‘retirement community’ experience

Taco Bell is setting up a pop-up “early retirement community” in the San Diego area. “The Cantinas” will be a place where “everyone can live like a retiree,” according to a news release. The promotion...