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November 23, 2024

Stolen $285,000 McLaren seized at Irvine man’s home, police say

A bright purple McLaren valued at $285,000 has been seized at the home of an Irvine resident who police say is tied to an interstate auto theft ring. Zihua Zhang, 37, of Irvine was pulled...

November 21, 2024

Taco Bell brings back its Caramel Apple Empanada

Taco Bell temporarily restored its Caramel Apple Empanada to the menu on Thursday, Nov. 21, as part of its “Decades” lineup of nostalgic, retired food items. The dessert features warm apples in a crispy crust...

November 20, 2024

Irvine debuts its first protected street lane exclusive for bikes

A new Class IV protected bikeway on Cadence near the Great Park in Irvine, CA, on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024. The 1.25-mile Class IV protected bikeway is a lane dedicated to bicyclists that is physically...

November 19, 2024

New CAIR survey reveals 1 in 2 Muslim students reported harassment at California colleges

Nearly half of Muslim students in 87 colleges and universities across California experienced harassment or discrimination at school, according to a new report. The California chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-CA) and its...

November 20, 2024

UC patient care, service workers launch two-day strike Wednesday

Thousands of patient care and service workers at UCLA, UC Irvine and other University of California campuses across the state began a two-day strike Wednesday, alleging unfair bargaining tactics, allegations the UC system denies. According...

November 16, 2024

Orange County firefighter returns home from hospital weeks after rollover crash that left 8 injured

Firefighter Andrew Brown returned home to Orange County on Friday after being discharged from Colorado’s Craig Hospital following a fire utility truck rollover accident in September. Brown was one of eight fire personnel driving back...

November 15, 2024

Status Update: Discount retailer Panda Mart leases former Sears in Orange

Panda Mart, a popular discount retailer with 100 stores outside the United States, is coming to Orange County, leasing its first domestic store at the former Sears in Orange. Brokers at JLL who negotiated the...

November 14, 2024

Irvine’s new space-themed playground is universal in more ways than one

Irvine introduced its first “universal” playground Thursday, Nov. 14, at Sweet Shade Neighborhood Park. The wheelchair-accessible play area is designed as an inclusive space for all residents, regardless of ability. Among its unique features, the...

November 14, 2024

Man accused of threatening UC Irvine is convicted of weapons violations

NEWPORT BEACH — A 32-year-old man with previous felony convictions accused of threatening a mass shooting at UC Irvine was convicted Wednesday of multiple weapons violations. Sebastian Bogdan Dumbrava was convicted of five counts of...

November 13, 2024

Irvine passes anti-camping ordinance; pledges to keep enforcement ‘humane’

The Irvine City Council is paving the way for city police to eventually clear homeless encampments around town, but pledged to slow walk implementation and to keep enforcement “humane.” Irvine’s new anti-camping ordinance would prohibit...