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April 7, 2023

Can better data, court intervention help solve California’s homelessness crisis? 2 new bills think so

Anaheim has struggled with knowing the real-time availability of beds for people living on the street, Mayor Ashleigh Aitken said. That’s why she made the trek to Sacramento on a cold day in early March...

April 6, 2023

Irvine rolls back one of its last COVID-19 related restrictions

Irvine will drop COVID-19 vaccine requirements for its seniors’ meal program effective May 11. The city has required proof of vaccination for those looking to avail of the daily congregate meal program — a group...

April 6, 2023

How OC students juggle fasting, school and sports during Ramadan

Soon after Portola High student Bayan Shinaishin helped her varsity lacrosse team defeat Laguna Hills on March 27, she texted the family group chat: “SO HUNGRY.” The sophomore played the game while observing the Ramadan...

April 6, 2023

Seven springtime Indian festivals to be celebrated in one Irvine park

“Holi hai, rang barse.” “It’s Holi, the colors are showering.” These lyrics from a popular Hindi song sung during the springtime festival of Holi in India will soon be heard in Irvine. On Saturday, April...

April 5, 2023

Perspire Sauna Studio adding 8 Southern California locations

Perspire Sauna Studio is expanding its Southern California footprint, bringing new studios to eight area cities. Founded in 2010, the Costa Mesa-based sauna franchise operates 12 locations, including Irvine, Huntington Beach and Santa Monica. The...

April 4, 2023

Irvine gaming team spared latest Amazon layoffs

By Cecilia D’Anastasio | Bloomberg Amazon.com laid off about 100 employees in its video-game divisions as part of its broader cutbacks, affecting workers at Prime Gaming, Game Growth and the company’s San Diego studio. “Our...

April 4, 2023

Irvine goes all-electric for most new buildings, moving away from gas

Gas bills might soon be a thing of the past for many in Irvine. Come July, most new buildings in the city have to be all-electric, making Irvine the first city in Orange County to...

April 3, 2023

Orange County baseball Top 25: Huntington Beach rises to No. 1 after winning NHSI, April 3

This week’s Orange County high school boys baseball rankings. Notable this week: Huntington Beach ascends to No. 1 in this week’s rankings after winning the National High School Invitational for the second time. … The...

April 3, 2023

UCI receives ‘unprecedented’ grant to hire experts to address public health needs

A $14 million gift from the Irvine Health Foundation will be used to help further establish UC Irvine‘s Program in Public Health as a community resource on public health research and work. The Program in...

April 2, 2023

Volunteers hop to delivering Basket of Miracles to children battling illness

The Easter Bunny is getting a little help from Miracles for Kids with brightening the day for children with life-threatening illnesses. The Irvine-based organization will deliver 316 Easter baskets and care packages to the children...