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March 27, 2024

Irvine takes no action on banning protests near residences

Irvine’s City Council was set to consider enacting a 300-foot buffer between protesters and private homes this week — but couldn’t vote either way since not enough members were present. The dais was already down...

March 26, 2024

UC Irvine and UC San Diego launch AI programs. Here’s how they work

Over the next few months, UC Irvine and UC San Diego will roll out campuswide artificial intelligence programs. Dubbed “TritonGPT Chat” and “ZotGPT Chat,” these downloadable, web-based programs aim to improve job productivity among staff...

March 25, 2024

Status Update: Tiddlywinks in Old Towne Orange reopens in neighboring store

The toy store Tiddlywinks has opened its doors again after a short but arduous relocation in Old Towne Orange. The 12-year-old store in the city’s historic downtown moved seven storefronts north after a planned rent...

March 25, 2024

Irvine council set to consider ban on protesting near residences

Hot on the heels of the Santa Ana City Council taking up an ordinance that would have enacted a 300-foot buffer between protesters and private homes, Irvine’s City Council is set to consider a similar...

March 25, 2024

How one Irvine artistic swimming team is making a splash

The Meraquas artistic swimming team is making waves — and is on its way to the big stage. Based out of William Woollett Aquatics Complex in Irvine, the team, founded by Dawn Bean in 1964...

March 24, 2024

Orange County Soccer Club opens new season at home with a tie

Chris McKenna of Tustin wears a full face mask at the home opener. The Orange County Soccer Club played its home opener for the season against Miami FC. (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer) OC...

March 21, 2024

Status Update: Bass Pro Shops’ Outdoor World finally has an opening day

Orange County’s first Bass Pro Shops’ Outdoor World is opening at 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 27 in Irvine. A ceremony Wednesday is invite-only, with the full store opening Thursday to the public. The outfitter known...

March 21, 2024

Irvine considers new trails to connect hikers to Crystal Cove

Irvine is looking into developing a trail system south of the intersection of State Route 133 and Interstate 405, which, if completed, would provide a walkway in the city’s southern area all the way down...

March 21, 2024

See the list of 34 Southern California hotels voting on contracts this week

Union workers at 34 Southern California hotels will begin voting Thursday, March 21 to ratify tentative labor agreements with the hotels. Ratification results and terms of the labor contracts should be announced Monday, March 25...

March 21, 2024

Free dump day for OC residents is Saturday at Irvine park and ride lot

Got an old mattress or a cumbersome entertainment cabinet that needs to go? Orange County residents can haul their bulky items to a free dump day from 8-11 a.m. Saturday, March 23 in Irvine. The...