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April 10, 2023

From campaign manager to candidate, a Costa Mesa Republican eyes Assembly seat

Costa Mesa resident — and former campaign manager — Hengameh “Henny” Abraham is vying to reclaim the seat her former boss lost in 2022. Abraham, who served on former Assemblymember… Continue Reading From campaign manager...

April 10, 2023

Bravo to the OC residents helping abroad and at home in so many ways

Irvine nonprofit awards 10 schools with $200,000 in Innovative Grants An Irvine nonprofit is helping local schools implement creative approaches to teaching and counseling. Irvine Public Schools Foundation is giving… Continue Reading Bravo to the...

April 9, 2023

OC celebrates Indian Spring Festival

People throw powdered paint at each other during the Indian Spring Festival held at Mike Ward Community Park in Irvine on Saturday, April 8, 2023. The event was hosted by… Continue Reading OC celebrates Indian...

April 9, 2023

Irvine woman gets 4 years in prison for unwitting role in plot against Iranian opposition activist

NEW YORK — An Iranian opposition activist who U.S. authorities said was the target of two thwarted kidnapping or murder plots urged a federal judge in New York on Friday… Continue Reading Irvine woman gets...

April 7, 2023

Irvine to consider $285 million price tag for All American Asphalt plant

Irvine will pay $285 million to purchase the All American Asphalt plant in the northern part of the city — if city leaders greenlight a purchasing agreement next week. In… Continue Reading Irvine to consider...

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… Continue Reading Can better data,...

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… Continue Reading Irvine rolls back...

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… Continue Reading How OC students...

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… Continue Reading Seven springtime Indian...

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… Continue Reading Perspire Sauna Studio...