This Unforgettable Brunch Spot Took Over Irvine, California One Perfect Plate At A Time
Brunch in California can be a competitive sport. Long lines. Overpriced avocado toast. Places that care more about your Instagram photo than your actual meal. So when a new spot opens, I am usually skeptical. But this one in Irvine won me over slowly. One plate at a time. The...
Take a Toy, Leave a Toy: New Box Debuts at Baby Beach
A new toy-sharing box at Baby Beach is giving families a simple option: take a toy, leave a toy. Installed on Sunday, April 26, by local environmental nonprofit Stand Up to Trash, the box is the first of its kind in Orange County and is already drawing attention from beachgoers.
Nation’s oldest TSA officer honored with surprise 90th birthday celebration at OC airport
A longtime TSA officer at John Wayne Airport was celebrated this week as colleagues, friends and family gathered to honor his 90th birthday.
Drew Baldridge takes Farm Faith Family on tour
Drew Baldridge’s “Love Needs You” (BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville) He’ll play a total of 14 shows before he wraps Oct. 18 in Newport Beach, California, with Alyssa Flaherty and Chase Right joining him on the run. Meanwhile, fans can look forward to the arrival of his...
Hit and run driver arrested after he collided with an SAPD vehicle
Last week, a patrol officer was responding to a call for service Code 3 (emergency lights and sirens), according to the Santa Ana Police Department. While attempting to clear an intersection, the officer’s patrol vehicle was struck by a gold Chevrolet Tahoe, which then fled the scene. Collision Investigation...
SDG&E says its proposed transmission line would meet growing power demand but opposition is...
San Diego Gas and Electric announced nearly a year ago that it would build and operate a high-voltage electric transmission line from Imperial Valley through the San Diego backcountry to the coast near Orange County. Now, a lengthy timeline of environmental review and permitting proceedings at all levels of state...
Three men arrested after stealing goods from a train in north O.C.
On April 29, 2026, at approximately 10:20 a.m., Fullerton Police Dispatch received a 9-1-1 call reporting a possible burglary involving a train car near S. Euclid St. and Williamson Ave. The caller reported three males removing boxes from the train car. Police officers responded and arrived to find the suspects...
New vintage store seeks restored future in downtown Santa Ana
A line flowed around the corner of Santa Ana’s East 4th Street as curious shoppers patiently waited for their turn to explore Stanicky's Vintage & Co. The family-run business opened on the first Saturday of April, which, thanks to the surrounding ArtWalk, is the busiest day of the month in downtown Santa Ana.
The City of Santa Ana is hosting a free household haz waste collection event...
The City of Santa Ana Public Works Agency is sponsoring a free household hazardous waste collection on Sunday, May 03, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Saddleback High School located at 2802 S. Flower Street. The event is free to Santa Ana residents, and no appointment is required....
8 Brunch Spots in Irvine Worth Waking Up For
We’ve Mapped Out the Definitive Tables Redefining Brunch Across the City. Stop settling for the same old breakfast. Irvine’s brunch scene is having a moment, and it’s equal parts elevated and effortlessly fun. From cloud-like Japanese pancakes to island-inspired plates and craft cocktails that rival happy hour, these eight spots are rewriting what it means to do brunch in Irvine. Plan your...
