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March 8, 2024

Josh Newman, Steven Choi are poised to advance to general election for state Senate seat

It appears Sen. Josh Newman and former Assemblymember Steven Choi will duke it out for California’s 37th Senate district this year. Newman leads the primary, as of the latest vote count by the Orange County...

March 7, 2024

Irvine-based Rivian hits pause on Georgia factory, debuts R2 and R3 prototype

By Ed Ludlow | Bloomberg Rivian Automotive Inc. is halting plans to build a new multibillion-dollar factory in Georgia, an abrupt reversal aimed at cutting costs while the company prepares to launch a cheaper electric...

March 7, 2024

2024 Election: Most measures are passing in Huntington Beach, Irvine and Westminster

All but one ballot measures out of Huntington Beach, Irvine and Westminster appear set to pass, including a proposal that would allow Surf City to implement voter ID requirements in future city elections. That Measure...

March 6, 2024

First military aircraft make journey to new home in OC at Great Park

A Beechcraft T-34 Mentor, a Boeing F/A-18 Hornet and a Chinese-made MIG 15 traveling the 5 Freeway caused some excitement and lots of rubbernecking from motorists. The convoy of trailers drove 85 miles on Tuesday...

March 6, 2024

Election 2024: Sen. Newman, Assemblymember Choi in the lead as early state Senate results come in

Early election returns show Sen. Josh Newman and former Assemblymember Steven Choi leading in the 37th Senate district race. The race for the 37th Senate district is a crowded one — and the only state...

March 6, 2024

Election 2024: Irvine voters showing support for district elections as early voting results roll in

Irvine voters were showing early support for moving to a by-district elections system, as initial election results were released Tuesday night shortly after polls closed. The City Council back in October picked the map that...

March 6, 2024

Election 2024: Republican Scott Baugh, Democrats Dave Min and Joanna Weiss take early lead in CA-47

Primary elections offer a snapshot of voter sentiment, and in California’s open 47th congressional district the earliest tally suggests voters are leaning toward three candidates, Republican Scott Baugh and Democrats State Sen. Dave Min and...

March 5, 2024

The Habit Burger Grill is testing Charburger Tacos; find out where

The Habit Burger Grill has a new director of culinary innovation named Jason Triail, and Southern California residents have the chance to try out one of his early creations for the Irvine-based chain. Ten locations...

March 4, 2024

Status Update: Pacific City hosting 2 makers markets at beachside retail center

Pacific City in Huntington Beach is hosting two makers markets this year. The craft markets at the beachside retail center will include items like jewelry and other handmade products. Here’s a little bit about each...

March 1, 2024

In-N-Out Burger is coming to another state, Washington

In-N-Out Burger is planning on opening its first restaurant in Washington state, the Irvine-based burger chain confirmed Friday, March 1. In-N-Out has filed a development application with the city of Ridgefield, vice president of store...