🎸 Queen Nation Tribute Concert at Irvine Nights
Enjoy a night of classic rock with Queen Nation, one of the top Queen tribute bands in the country, performing live at Irvine Nights. The show is open to all ages, with doors opening at 6:00 p.m.. The four-member group will deliver a 90-minute set of Queen’s greatest hits, complete with detailed costumes and...
LPAPA’s Annual “Best of Plein Air” Juried Art Show
The Laguna Plein Air Painters Association (LPAPA) unveiled the winning artworks in their 22nd Annual “Best of Plein Air” Juried Art Show at the LPAPA Gallery, highlighting original works from the group’s Signature and Artist Members. Award winners were announced March 5 at the LPAPA Gallery Opening...
From Irvine to Prague: Great Park Ice Sends Five Skaters to Worlds
A group of figure skaters who train at Irvine's Great Park Ice will head to the ISU 2026 World Championships in Prague, Czech Republic from March 24-29. They represent three disciplines and three countries: Andrew Torgashev (USA) and Georgii Reshtenko (Czech Republic) in men's singles, Katie McBeath and Daniil...
The Scoop on Local Ice Cream Shops
Within South Orange County, the students of San Juan Hills have found employment in local ice cream joints. Students have also found comfort within these shops. Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream is not only delicious, but also a fun place to work. Known for their huge selection of flavors that are hand made on site, this...
Santa Ana police seek trio who robbed buyer over disputed car debt
Last month, a victim was waiting outside 2800 N. Main St. when the suspect, along with two friends, spotted him, according to the Santa Ana Police Department (SAPD). All three of the suspects confronted the victim over an unpaid balance related to a vehicle sale, and Suspect #1 then pushed him into a bush, while...
3 Professionals Honored With 2026 General Aviation Awards
GAA board and FAA recognize Mike Jesch, Mike Kloch, and Roger Whittier for their commitment to safety, instruction, and maintenance.
🎶 New 5,000-Seat Concert Hall Coming to Anaheim’s OC Vibe in 2027
Developers behind the $5-billion OC Vibe project in Anaheim have shared new renderings of a major concert hall planned for the site. The yet-unnamed venue will seat 5,000 people across three levels and is set to open in 2027, right next to the Honda Center, which is also undergoing a $1-billion renovation.
Mayor Agran Outlines Strategies for Making Irvine the Smartest City in America
During his State of the City address, Mayor Larry Agran explained what he meant when he described Irvine’s goal to become the Smartest City in America: “I am referring to our City government, and the smart policies, programs, best practices, and overall organization, professionalism, and high performance of our...
Lawsuit accuses Orange County judge of hiding behind a misleading name on the ballot
SANTA ANA, Calif., March 20, 2026 — A candidate for Orange County Superior Court has filed a lawsuit against the Orange County Registrar of Voters alleging that a sitting judge seeking reelection is attempting to appear on the June 2, 2026 primary ballot under a previously unused name form that is not the one voters...
Orange County’s Biggest Headlines as Fullerton Faces Budget Crisis
Fullerton officials have grappled with rocky budgets for years but revelations just this week put the municipal spending pool in peril after city staff erroneously accounted for $10 million in reserves. Instead of being in the contingency fund, that money’s already been spent across a host of programs – leaving...
