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Irvine Councilman Keeps Pushing for Veterans Memorial Park

Irvine Councilman Larry Agran continues pushing for a veterans memorial park on land within its Great Park, though he said he is facing opposition from other councilmembers who are refusing to discuss the matter. Irvine voters approved in 2018 a state-owned and operated veterans memorial park and cemetery for a 125-acre site inside the Great…


Orange County Christmas Tree Farms Face Short Supply

Christmas tree farms in Orange County are preparing for the seasonal rush, as a tree shortage strikes after a year of dry spells. Since opening operations in 1944, Noonan’s Christmas Trees, a tree farm in Costa Mesa, has never experienced a holiday tree shortage until this winter, according to its owner Doug Noonan. “There is…


200 Rescue Pets in Orange County Look for Home for the Holidays

IRVINE, Calif.—Rescue pets are finding a new home this holiday season at the 15th Annual “Home for the Holidays” Adoption Fair on Sunday, Dec. 5, in Irvine. Hosted by the Irvine Animal Care Center at 6442 Oak Canyon, the outdoor event runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. “The park-like environment provides ample space for…


Irvine to Divest from Companies that Do Not Align With Social Values

The City of Irvine voted Nov. 24 to immediately begin divesting from companies that go against the city’s “social and environmental values.” Council approved the city’s 2022 investment policy by a 3–2 vote, with Councilmen Anthony Kuo and Mike Carroll dissenting. Mayor Farrah Khan, pushed to amend the city’s 2022 investment policy, asking to “divest” from…


Orange County Vector Control Alerts Residents of Looming Mosquito Infestation

MISSION VIEJO, Calif.—Invasive, ankle-biting mosquitoes are swarming Orange County, California, and the vectors will soon fill the 500 livable square miles in the county, according to the Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District (OCMVC). The Mission Viejo City Council requested the OCMVC inform residents about infestation at the Nov. 9 city council meeting after…


UC Irvine Breaks Ground on $1.3 Billion Hospital

The University of California—Irvine (UCI) broke ground on a massive $1.3 billion medical complex Nov. 16, marking the second full-scale hospital that UCI Health will have under its belt. The complex, which was approved in January by the UC Board of Regents, will have a 144-bed, 350,000 square-foot acute care hospital with an emergency room,…


Orange County Mayors Celebrate Federal Infrastructure Bill Passing

IRVINE, Calif.—Various Orange County mayors came together at the Irvine City Hall Nov. 15 to show their support for the passing of a $1.2 trillion federal infrastructure and jobs bill. President Joe Biden signed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Nov. 15, which will deliver $550 million of investment into the country’s infrastructure over the…


Orange County Mayors Celebrate $1.2 Trillion Federal Infrastructure Bill Passing

IRVINE, Calif.—Various Orange County mayors came together at the Irvine City Hall Nov. 15 to show their support for the passing of a $1.2 trillion federal infrastructure and jobs bill. President Joe Biden signed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (pdf) on Nov. 15, which will deliver $550 billion of investment into the country’s infrastructure…


Rare Coin, Wine Company Prides Itself on Family-Run Dynamic

Steve Contursi had always been enamored with collecting coins since he was around five years old, and as a young teenager he began buying and selling rare coins for a profit. It was the adventure of searching for these unique coins, dating back to the founding of the United States, that piqued Contursi’s interest. “It’s…


Huntington Beach City Manager to Serve in Irvine

After two years as Huntington Beach’s city manager, Oliver Chi is set to switch over to Irvine for the same job title. The City of Irvine announced Nov. 3 that they intend to appoint Chi as their City Manager, a position currently held by Interim City Manager Marianna Marysheva, which she has held since 2020….