May 2023 - The Petluck Team

May 31, 2023

Irvine’s parks come out on top among Southern California’s green spaces

When Wendy Ng relocated to Irvine in 2018, the city’s park spaces played a big factor in her move. Irvine is “beautiful,” Ng said. “It has so much green space (and) walking trails. I feel...

May 31, 2023

11-year-old Irvine Valley College graduate makes history

At just 11 years old, Tycho Elling is a math whiz. And a college graduate. The San Juan Capistrano resident is Irvine Valley College’s youngest student to graduate from the school — ever. He graduated...

May 31, 2023

Rosters announced for Orange County Baseball All-Star Game on June 6

The rosters have been selected for the Orange County Baseball All-Star Game on Tuesday, June 6 at Glover Stadium in Anaheim. Game time is 7 p.m. Admission is $10. The South leads the series against...

May 26, 2023

Transit contractor to lay off 422 workers in Irvine and Anaheim

First Transit, which was acquired in October by Transdev, announced it will lay off 422 Orange County employees next month. In a notice sent to the California Employment Development Department, the company said 174 union...

May 26, 2023

The race for Rep. Katie Porter’s open congressional seat is growing

Two more candidates have jumped into the growing list of people seeking to replace Rep. Katie Porter in California’s 47th congressional district. One of them is Mike Schaefer, a Democrat who first won his seat...

May 26, 2023

Infinite Flow creating more inclusive world, one dance at a time

Some people walk while other people roll, but at the end of an Infinite Flow workshop, they are all swinging. Infinite Flow is a nonprofit, professional dance company that employs dancers with and without disabilities,...

May 26, 2023

Tickets go on sale for In-N-Out Burger’s 75th anniversary festival

Tickets are on sale for In-N-Out Burger’s 75th anniversary bash, Oct. 22 at the In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip. Tickets are $25 for adults and $15 for children 3-12 years old. Admisison includes a festival, drag...

May 26, 2023

How UCI is working to create a positive environment for Jewish students

UC Irvine is striving to make the campus a safe space for Jewish students. And one of the steps it has taken to ensure a positive environment is joining Hillel International’s Campus Climate Initiative, a...

May 25, 2023

Orange County boys and girls track and field leaderboard, May 24

The top times (wind-legal) and marks for Orange County track and field through the CIF Southern Section Masters Meet, May 20. Compiled by Don Chadez/Flash Results West and MileSplit.com Send corrections to sfryer@scng.com GIRLS (All...

May 25, 2023

First Orange County Shake Shack to open Friday at Irvine Spectrum

Shake Shack, a popular New York-based burger chain, is finally making its way to Orange County. On Friday, May 26, Shake Shack will be opening its first Orange County location at the Irvine Spectrum right next...

Month: May 2023