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January 6, 2025

Middle school teacher in Irvine arrested, suspected of trying to meet a minor for sex

IRVINE — An Irvine middle school teacher accused of engaging in a sexually charged conversation with someone he thought was an underage teen was behind bars Monday. Eric Reid Zuercher, 44, of Irvine, was arrested...

January 6, 2025

Status Update: French bakery Tous les Jours debuts in Brea; senior-living tower coming to Irvine

The French-inspired bakery Tous les Jours opened recently in Brea, offering 300 types of pastries, cakes and desserts baked in-store daily. (Photo courtesy of Tous les Jours) The French-inspired bakery Tous les Jours opened recently...

January 3, 2025

For Irvine’s Carson Chan, archery started as a reason to skip P.E. — now, he’s an Olympics hopeful

What started as Carson Chan’s excuse to miss P.E. class has become his potential ticket to the Olympics. Chan’s rapid ascent to the top of the American youth archery rankings defies the odds and shines...

January 3, 2025

88-year-old man killed in Irvine Spectrum parking lot mishap

An 88-year-old man died after getting wedged between his driver’s side door and his vehicle while paying for parking at the Irvine Spectrum Center. The situation was reported to the Irvine Police Department at 3:30...

January 3, 2025

Real estate news: 18-unit apartment complex sells for $8.5M in Fullerton

An 18-unit apartment property in Fullerton recently sold for $8,500,000, according to Marcus & Millichap. The complex at 2550 College Place got multiple offers, the brokerage said. The property includes a mix of one- and...

January 3, 2025

5 Orange County mocktail spots for Dry January

With the alcohol industry seeing a slight slump as of late — a 2024 Silicon Valley Bank “State of the Wine Industry” report showed a sharp decline in domestic and international wine sales, with California...

January 3, 2025

Early party crew rings in the new year at Pretend City

The DJ was spinning the tunes and the dance floor was crowded. It was the quintessential scene from a New Year’s Eve party, with confetti raining down as the clock hands met at 12. Amerie...

January 3, 2025

Suspects in multiple thefts in Orange County and assault on a police officer are arrested after chase

Three suspects linked to multiple thefts and an assault against a police officer in Orange County were arrested after a pursuit on Friday, Dec. 27, authorities announced. The chase began after Fountain Valley police officers...

January 3, 2025

Festive lights still shining if looking for something to do post Christmas in OC

Christmas lights fill the hillside beyond a planted field at ..Tanaka Farms A Festival of Lights Friday Dec. 20, 2024 in Irvine..(Photo by Greg Andersen, Contributing Photographer) Jameson Hansen, 2 1/2, of San Clemente, visits...

January 3, 2025

Most influential: Amber Lin, a Tarbut V’Torah leader, aspires to end Alzheimer’s

She might not be a household name, but, down the road, she aspires to become one of Orange County’s leading scientists. Amber Lin is a bright 16-year-old who wants to end Alzheimer’s disease. Her resume...