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November 19, 2024

Sweet treat secrets and success

Pawel Pietrasinski, owner of Honey & Butter Macarons, has seen plenty of holiday seasons at Irvine Spectrum Center, as the shop opened in 2016. “I only have good things to say about Irvine Spectrum;...

Irvine sports roundup

Flag football nabs title Woodbridge High School Woodbridge’s girls flag football team finished Pacific Coast League play with a 14-0 record, earning the program’s second consecutive league championship. “I am glad especially for the...

November 19, 2024

Memorable holiday meals

What makes a restaurant ideal for a holiday gathering? Dishes you won’t forget, special-occasion ambience and, of course, that it’s open on holidays. Here are three fine-dining destinations that offer memorable menus and decor...

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 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 at JLL who negotiated the...

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. This nine-day festival features a...

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. Among its unique features, the...

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 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 new anti-camping ordinance would prohibit...

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 Park’s 5,180. Heading into the...