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March 3, 2026

JSerra, Mater Dei win Regional boys basketball first-round games

A JSerra-Mater Dei boys basketball rematch will happen Thursday in the second round of the CIF Southern California Regional tournament. Mater Dei (21-15), seeded at No. 16 in the 16-team… Continue Reading JSerra, Mater Dei...

March 3, 2026

Fryer’s boys basketball fast break: OC had a few finals MVP candidates

Some reactions to Orange County’s showing in the CIF-SS boys basketball finals and a look ahead to the CIF Southern California Regional: 1. If a CIF-SS Finals MVP was selected… Continue Reading Fryer’s boys basketball...

March 3, 2026

Irvine launches an immigration assistance fund, anticipating ‘scaling up’ of ICE activity

Irvine will pilot an immigration assistance program for residents and employees impacted by federal immigration efforts; the City Council agreeing to front $100,000 to launch the endeavor. The program will… Continue Reading Irvine launches an...

IVC program helps teachers get a jump on the craft

Rebecca Pineda knew she wanted to pursue a teaching career from the beginning. Her own kindergarten teacher made a profound impact, drawing Pineda out of her shyness and giving… Continue Reading IVC program helps...

Great Park Ice: Elevating skaters to elite heights

The place has helped produce Olympians and world champions and a growing number of stars who have represented America and beyond. Great Park Ice can motivate so dramatically, in… Continue Reading Great Park Ice:...

Residents’ vision for new nature park emerges

As a part of a community-driven master-planning process over the past year, the vision for Irvine’s largest nature park on the site of Oak Creek Golf Club is taking… Continue Reading Residents’ vision for...