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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… Continue Reading Orange County firefighter...

November 16, 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… Continue Reading Status Update: Discount...

November 15, 2024

Coast Film & Music Festival

November 15 All day Get stoked! The Coast Film & Music Festival returns in Laguna Beach, CA, blending the magic of film, inspiring conversations, and the beauty of nature.… Continue Reading Coast Film &...

November 15, 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.… Continue Reading Irvine’s new space-themed...

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… Continue Reading Man accused of...

November 14, 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… Continue Reading Irvine passes anti-camping...

November 12, 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… Continue Reading Irvine District 1:...