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February 10, 2023

‘Tourist burglars’ target upscale residential communities in Orange County

Homeowners in wealthy neighborhoods throughout Orange County have been targeted by South American theft rings in what authorities dub “burglary tourism.” Residential break-ins attributed to tourist burglars, known as “Lanzas Internacionales,” or international thieves in...

February 10, 2023

‘How do we find stability’: Victims of Turkey, Syria quake honored with vigil

About 100 people gathered in prayer in Irvine — thousands and thousands of miles away from where a deadly earthquake killed more than 20,000 people in Turkey and Syria — to honor the victims and...

February 9, 2023

Shake Shack will open a restaurant in Irvine Spectrum this summer

Popular New York City burger chain Shake Shack will make its Orange County debut in Irvine Spectrum Center this summer, according to a press release. The restaurant will be near the Regal Irvine Spectrum movie...

February 8, 2023

Joanna Weiss, a local Democratic activist, launches CA-47 bid

Joanna Weiss, a Democratic community organizer, is the latest to jump into the race for California’s 47th congressional district. The founder of the progressive grassroots organization, Women for American Values and Ethics (WAVE) Action Fund,...

February 8, 2023

Microsoft’s Activision deal hurts gamers, UK watchdog says

By Kelvin Chan | The Associated Press Microsoft’s stalled $68.7 billion deal to buy video game company Activision Blizzard has hit a fresh hurdle in the United Kingdom, where the antitrust watchdog said Wednesday that...

February 8, 2023

Fryer’s Fab 5: Orange County boys basketball standouts last week, Feb. 8

Steve Fryer’s Fab 5 outstanding boys basketball players last week, Jan. 30-Feb. 4: Kaiden Bailey, Crean Lutheran, Freshman, Guard Bailey scored 26 points in a win over Kennedy and 32 points in a win over...

February 7, 2023

Boys basketball playoffs starting with several exciting matchups

Orange County boys basketball fans won’t have to wait until the quarterfinals or the semifinals for outstanding matchups in the CIF Southern Section playoffs. Wednesday’s first round includes many games that have Orange County teams...

February 7, 2023

Ex-Angels slugger Albert Pujols lists Irvine mansion for $10M

The house boasts canyon views. (Photo by Marshall Adams Media) The house boasts canyon views. (Photo by Marshall Adams Media) Show Caption of Expand Last week, baseball great Albert Pujols put his Spanish revival-inspired mansion...

February 7, 2023

How might district-based elections change voting in Irvine?

Councilmember Tammy Kim has been the sole voice of dissent on the dais as Irvine leaders move toward changing how the council is elected. She’s been a resident since 2005 and has worked in the...

February 6, 2023

Orange County boys basketball Top 25: Pacifica Christian stays at No. 1, Feb. 6

This week’s Orange County high school boys basketball rankings. Notable this week: JSerra continued its climb in the rankings with Trinity League wins over Servite and Orange Lutheran last week. … San Joaquin League champion...