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November 14, 2024

Irvine’s new space-themed playground is universal in more ways than one

Irvine introduced its first “universal” playground Thursday, Nov. 14, at Sweet Shade Neighborhood Park. The wheelchair-accessible play area is designed as an inclusive space for all residents, regardless of ability. Among its unique features, the...

November 13, 2024

Irvine passes anti-camping ordinance; pledges to keep enforcement ‘humane’

The Irvine City Council is paving the way for city police to eventually clear homeless encampments around town, but pledged to slow walk implementation and to keep enforcement “humane.” Irvine’s new anti-camping ordinance would prohibit...

November 14, 2024

Man accused of threatening UC Irvine is convicted of weapons violations

NEWPORT BEACH — A 32-year-old man with previous felony convictions accused of threatening a mass shooting at UC Irvine was convicted Wednesday of multiple weapons violations. Sebastian Bogdan Dumbrava was convicted of five counts of...

November 11, 2024

Honoring Orange County’s veterans and their service

An American flag is placed on a memorial wall at El Toro Memorial Park in Lake Forest, CA on Monday, Nov. 11, 2024. (Photo by Paul Bersebach, Orange County Register/SCNG) Retired Marine Sgt. Bob Varley...

November 11, 2024

Irvine District 1: Four votes separate race leaders

Four votes separate Melinda Liu and John Park in their race to represent District 1 on the Irvine City Council. As of Monday night, Liu had received 5,184 votes to Park’s 5,180. Heading into the...

November 8, 2024

Irvine District 1 race too close to call; frontrunners come from contrasting political backgrounds

Heading into the weekend after Election Day, the results for one Irvine City Council race remain too close to call. In District 1, John Park and Melinda Liu have pulled away from three other candidates...

November 8, 2024

Nominate your picks for the 125 Most Influential People in Orange County for 2024

The Orange County Register is preparing its annual list of the Most Influential People in Orange County, and we could use your suggestions once again. We are looking to recognize 125 people who made a...

November 8, 2024

Real estate news: Oceanview apartments in Laguna Beach sell for $7.4 million

Sterling Plaza Apartments, a distinct, three-story apartment property in Laguna Beach passed down through generations of family owners, recently sold for $7.37 million The sale price amounts to $614,583 for each of the 12 ocean-view...

November 7, 2024

Every OC restaurant featured in ‘Real Housewives of Orange County’ season 18

To call season 18 of “Real Housewives of Orange County” a good season would be an understatement. Arguably the best season in the franchise’s 18-year history, it showcased a bevy of Orange County restaurants that...

November 7, 2024

Monica Edwards, plein air artist and former OC Register graphic artist, dies at 62

Monica Edwards, plein air painter and former Orange County Register staff artist, died Oct. 31 at her Silverado Canyon home. After fighting cancer for nearly three years, she had reached her final days. “I believe...