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July 21, 2025

Status Update: Trader Joe’s confirms new store coming to Costa Mesa

Trader Joe’s is adding a second grocery store in Costa Mesa, but the Monrovia-based grocery chain, so far, isn’t saying where. Residents think they have it figured out — with some help from Trader Joe’s...

July 21, 2025

In-N-Out Burger’s owner talks about moving to Tennessee in a podcast

A soundbite from In-N-Out Burger’s owner and president Lynsi Snyder caught the world’s attention on Friday, July 18. In an episode of the podcast “Relatable,” Snyder told host Allie Beth Stuckey her family will be...

July 20, 2025

Irvine Connect shuttle system is picking up steam, but can an Irvine-wide transit network work?

When the Irvine City Council voted in April to shut down the city’s iShuttle program and roll its buses into the newer Irvine Connect system, councilmembers agreed the city’s approach to public transportation needed a...

July 18, 2025

Real estate news: Senior apartments in Tustin sell for $83M; Fullerton Metrocenter snares $118M

The senior living community Coventry Court in Tustin traded hands July 10, selling for $83 million. The seller was Meta Housing Corp. in Los Angeles, and the buyer was Jonathan Rose Cos. in New York....

July 17, 2025

Taco Bell’s latest innovation is barbecue sauce

About a month after introducing Crispy Chicken Strips in tacos and burritos, Taco Bell has come up with a barbecue sauce to go with them. On Thursday, July 17, the Irvine-based chain introduced Sweet Chipotle...

July 17, 2025

Ford Design Studios leaving Irvine for new EV hub in Long Beach

Ford Motor Co. is shutting down its West Coast design studio in Orange County as it shifts work to a new electric vehicle development hub in Long Beach, a company spokeswoman said Thursday, July 17....

July 16, 2025

Hyundai’s Supernal startup laying off 53 in California as it pivots flying taxis to production

Hyundai’s Supernal electric vertical takeoff and landing startup is cutting 10% of its workforce in California as it shifts toward certification of its aircraft and eventual production. The company, which moved its headquarters to Irvine...

July 11, 2025

Have ideas on how Orange County’s elections can be better? The registrar wants to hear from you

Instead of ballots, Orange County’s registrar of voters is collecting feedback this summer on the election process. Starting Saturday, July 12, the registrar is hosting several workshops to hear from Orange County voters on polling...

July 9, 2025

Where’s the best city for renters in Southern California?

Irvine is Southern California’s top spot for renters and San Bernardino the worst, according to a national ranking of places to be a tenant. My trusty spreadsheet reviewed a recent rentability scorecard from WalletHub, which...

July 7, 2025

Got a question about aging? UC Irvine expert might have your answer

Locals interested in healthy aging, including questions about Alzheimer’s, can talk via livestream with UC Irvine aging expert Dr. Crystal Glover at noon on Friday, July 11. Glover oversees the Outreach, Recruitment and Engagement Core...

Status Update: Trader Joe’s confirms new store coming to Costa Mesa

In-N-Out Burger’s owner talks about moving to Tennessee in a podcast

Irvine Connect shuttle system is picking up steam, but can an Irvine-wide transit network work?

Real estate news: Senior apartments in Tustin sell for $83M; Fullerton Metrocenter snares $118M

Taco Bell’s latest innovation is barbecue sauce

Ford Design Studios leaving Irvine for new EV hub in Long Beach

Hyundai’s Supernal startup laying off 53 in California as it pivots flying taxis to production

Have ideas on how Orange County’s elections can be better? The registrar wants to hear from you

Where’s the best city for renters in Southern California?

Got a question about aging? UC Irvine expert might have your answer

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