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Irvine City Council wants plans from staff on handling a budget gap before it grows
Heeding warnings of a $6 million budget deficit could balloon to $47 million by 2030, councilmembers want city staffers to return to the dais with a string of proposed solutions.
Orange County swimmers blaze to improvements at CIF-SS Division 1 prelims
Santa Margarita's boys 200-yard medley sets Orange County and Division 1 records to highlight qualifying for Saturday's finals.
In-N-Out Burger and Taco Bell win praise for value and quality
The Irvine-based chains achieve high rankings in an upcoming report on the nation's restaurant chains.
After losing state housing mandate lawsuit, Huntington Beach could face fines of up to $50,000 a month
The state is arguing the city should pay that monthly penalty retroactively back to Jan. 1, 2025.
13-year-old boy riding e-motorcycle dies in crash in Garden Grove
The boy was riding in the left lane along southbound Magnolia Avenue when he lost control and hit the median, police said.
Cooking with Judy: A nostalgic recipe for a Mother’s Day
Fullerton’s Judy Bart Kancigor is the author of “Cooking Jewish” and “The Perfect Passover Cookbook.”
Fullerton, JSerra earn high seeds for CIF-SS softball playoffs
Fullerton and JSerra receive the No. 3 and No. 6 seeds, respectively, in Division 1 to highlight the draw for Orange County teams in the CIF-SS playoffs.
Baseball teams battling for position before CIF-SS playoff pairings released
Notebook: Mater Dei and Servite are among the Orange County teams that have a lot at stake in the final week of the regular season.
Jon’s Fish Market in Dana Point announces closure after 46 years
"While I am devastated to be closing the doors, my health and the daily weight of small business operations have led me to what I feel is the right decision,"…
Orange County baseball Top 25: Orange Lutheran, Huntington Beach stay in top spots
JSerra, Marina and Mission Viejo rise in this week's Orange County baseball rankings.