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January 24, 2024

Why Cheesecake Factory wage theft case in Orange County matters for California

By Jeanne Kuang | CalMatters National restaurant chain The Cheesecake Factory and some of its contractors have paid $1 million to settle a major California wage theft case, in which state labor officials accused the...

January 23, 2024

$1 million settlement reached for Cheesecake Factory janitors

A $1 million settlement was announced today for 589 janitors who were underpaid while working at eight Cheesecake Factory restaurants in Orange and San Diego counties. The settlement stems from an investigation that began in...

January 22, 2024

Bravo! Yacht club helps kids, students get some help and more

Dana Point Yacht Club raises nearly $47,000 for Boys & Girls Clubs of Capistrano Valley The Dana Point Yacht Club announced the results of its 25th annual Richard Henry Dana Charity Regatta by awarding a...

January 22, 2024

OCCF taps new president as it celebrates 35th anniversary, $1 billion milestone

Orange County Community Foundation in Irvine is restructuring its leadership as it celebrates two milestones: its 35th anniversary and surpassing $1 billion in community grant giving. Tammy Tumbling, who joined OCCF as executive vice president...

January 18, 2024

DA questions Irvine chamber’s use of special tax revenues for hotel promotions

Orange County prosecutors are looking into how the Greater Irvine Chamber of Commerce spent millions of dollars in tax money earmarked for promoting hotels and tourism. Local hoteliers, suspecting that too much of the money...

January 20, 2024

Lake Forest man gets 25 years to life in prison for killing ex-girlfriend in Irvine

SANTA ANA — A 48-year-old Lake Forest man was sentenced Friday to 25 years to life in prison for killing his ex-girlfriend with a tire iron in Irvine. Omar Velazquezhuar was convicted Nov. 27 of...

January 17, 2024

OC Restaurant Week 2024 lineup announced

Celebrating its 16th year, Orange County Restaurant Week – wherein a slew of restaurants from Brea to San Clemente ranging from luxe to affordable offer deals, prix-fixe menus, new dining experiences – returns Sunday, March...

January 17, 2024

LoanDepot customers struggle to make mortgage payments after Irvine lender hacked

Customers of Irvine-based lender loanDepot are struggling to make mortgage payments after the Irvine company was hit by a cyberattack earlier this month. The hack affected loan processing and phone services for the nation’s fifth-largest...

January 17, 2024

Irvine may create a mock village recognizing Orange County’s indigenous people

Long before Orange County came to be, several indigenous tribes inhabited the area, from the beach to the mountains. Some descendants of the Juaneño Band of Mission Indians, also known as the Acjachemen Nation, still...

January 16, 2024

Ghostface, vinyl and mermaids: Give your java a jolt at these 15 Southern California coffee shops

While the advent of third-wave coffee shops that focus on small-batch artisan brews and perfect pour-overs has been a boon for the gastronomic scene and morning sluggishness/afternoon slumps, the minimalist décor and tranquil vibes that...