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November 25, 2024

Beyond the pumpkin: 5 alternative pies sold for Thanksgiving in Orange County

While pumpkin and pecan pies are in and of themselves tasty, their stranglehold on Thanksgiving is unextractable. A shame, really, since other pies, especially ones with a bright acidic kick, are equally welcome as the...

November 25, 2024

90+ free or cheap holiday community events in Orange County for festive fun

You can’t complain about there being nothing to do during the holidays in Orange County. Cities and local landmarks pack the calendar with events for the community. Many have become favorite traditions and even more...

November 25, 2024

Pair arrested after car crashes through OCFA gate in Irvine

IRVINE — A driver suspected of DUI and a passenger were in custody Sunday after ramming through the gate of Orange County Fire Authority headquarters in Irvine. About 11:45 p.m. Friday, a compact vehicle slammed...

November 23, 2024

Stolen $285,000 McLaren seized at Irvine man’s home, police say

A bright purple McLaren valued at $285,000 has been seized at the home of an Irvine resident who police say is tied to an interstate auto theft ring. Zihua Zhang, 37, of Irvine was pulled...

November 21, 2024

Taco Bell brings back its Caramel Apple Empanada

Taco Bell temporarily restored its Caramel Apple Empanada to the menu on Thursday, Nov. 21, as part of its “Decades” lineup of nostalgic, retired food items. The dessert features warm apples in a crispy crust...

November 20, 2024

Irvine debuts its first protected street lane exclusive for bikes

A new Class IV protected bikeway on Cadence near the Great Park in Irvine, CA, on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024. The 1.25-mile Class IV protected bikeway is a lane dedicated to bicyclists that is physically...

November 20, 2024

UC patient care, service workers launch two-day strike Wednesday

Thousands of patient care and service workers at UCLA, UC Irvine and other University of California campuses across the state began a two-day strike Wednesday, alleging unfair bargaining tactics, allegations the UC system denies. According...

November 19, 2024

New CAIR survey reveals 1 in 2 Muslim students reported harassment at California colleges

Nearly half of Muslim students in 87 colleges and universities across California experienced harassment or discrimination at school, according to a new report. The California chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-CA) and its...

November 16, 2024

Orange County firefighter returns home from hospital weeks after rollover crash that left 8 injured

Firefighter Andrew Brown returned home to Orange County on Friday after being discharged from Colorado’s Craig Hospital following a fire utility truck rollover accident in September. Brown was one of eight fire personnel driving back...

November 15, 2024

Status Update: Discount retailer Panda Mart leases former Sears in Orange

Panda Mart, a popular discount retailer with 100 stores outside the United States, is coming to Orange County, leasing its first domestic store at the former Sears in Orange. Brokers at JLL who negotiated the...