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July 12, 2024

Irvine’s ambitious nature preserve, housing project near former asphalt plant on track, city says

Developments are going according to plan for Irvine’s Gateway Preserve, city officials said in a recent update for the City Council. The proposed housing and open space project results from Irvine’s eight-figure purchase last year...

July 12, 2024

State doubles grant funding for nonprofit and faith-based groups’ physical security

Amid the deadly Israel-Hamas War that has riled local communities and a rise in anti-Jewish and anti-Muslim hate crimes in the state, Gov. Gavin Newsom and legislative leaders doubled funding for nonprofits and faith-based organizations...

July 11, 2024

Irvine mayoral race bleeds into city business, councilmember says

Months out from November’s general election, the race for Irvine mayor between two sitting councilmembers has begun to affect city business, a third councilmember said during a contentious meeting Tuesday, July 9. The drama at...

July 10, 2024

Irvine man suspected of DUI arrested in 2022 crash that killed bicyclist in Newport Beach

An Irvine man has been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence during a collision that left a man dead in Newport Beach two years ago, authorities said. On June 10, 2022, George Hauser...

July 9, 2024

Taco Bell announces a luxurious San Diego ‘retirement community’ experience

Taco Bell is setting up a pop-up “early retirement community” in the San Diego area. “The Cantinas” will be a place where “everyone can live like a retiree,” according to a news release. The promotion...

July 8, 2024

Man killed at Irvine sober-living facility

A 24-year-old man was arrested today on suspicion of killing an 18-year-old man at a sober-living facility in Irvine. Police were called just after 6 a.m. Monday to 2 Tyler Place, where the victim was...

July 8, 2024

He’s won professor of the year four years in a row. What makes him so popular?

Criminology. Law. The Supreme Court. Bad Bunny. Harry Styles. Taylor Swift. Any one of these topics could weave its way into a Brandon Golob lecture at the UC Irvine School of Social Ecology. At the...

July 1, 2024

Status Update: French couture boutique Lanvin opens at South Coast Plaza

The oldest of French couture houses opened in late May at South Coast Plaza. Lanvin’s boutique at the Costa Mesa retail center tucks into a minimalistic and sleekly designed 1,540 square feet. The architectural concept...

July 7, 2024

Southern California organizations condemn hate, as attacks against LGBTQ+, Jewish and Muslim communities rise

Something as simple as walking down the street can become a much more tense moment if you are LGBTQ+, or a person of color. Because of this, new California data about anti-LGBTQ+ attacks — along...

July 1, 2024

Fun free things to do in July in Southern California

Happy summer! Want to get out and have some fun, but don’t want to spend any money? Here are things you can do that won’t cost you anything at all. And here’s where you can...