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November 12, 2025

Nearly a year in, Irvine police say Real Time Crime Center shows results

Nearly a year after unveiling its Real Time Crime Center, Irvine police say the $2 million technology hub has become a cornerstone of the city’s crime-fighting efforts, assisting officers on… Continue Reading Nearly a year...

November 12, 2025

Fryer on Football: Previews and predictions for the CIF-SS quarterfinals

A preview and prediction for each of the top football playoff games in Orange County this week. The teams are listed by their ranking in the Orange County Top 25.… Continue Reading Fryer on Football:...

November 12, 2025

John Park’s Rise Bagels brings the perfect chew to Irvine

Promising airy yet crisp bagels with a signature bouncy chew — the hallmarks of a great bagel — chef-owner John Park has just opened Rise Bagels, his first dedicated bagel… Continue Reading John Park’s Rise...

November 12, 2025

In-N-Out Burger launches a foundation to fight homelessness

In-N-Out Burger’s has launched a new nonprofit called the His Eyes Foundation to combat homelessness in the nine states where the chain currently does business. His Eyes is holding its… Continue Reading In-N-Out Burger launches...

Support the Marines: Holiday Toy Drive

The city of Irvine and Irvine 2/11 Marine Adoption Committee invite the community to bring holiday cheer to Marine families by donating new, unwrapped gifts suitable for infants or… Continue Reading Support the Marines:...

November 11, 2025

Steve Fryer’s Orange County football Top 40 rankings, Nov. 11

Here is how I voted this week in the Orange County Top 25, plus teams I consider to be in the Nos. 26-40 range. 1. Mission Viejo 9-1 overall record… Continue Reading Steve Fryer’s Orange...

November 10, 2025

Orange County football Top 25: Mission Viejo, Santa Margarita share No. 1

ORANGE COUNTY FOOTBALL TOP 25 POLL Notable this week: Santa Margarita and Mission Viejo are tied at No. 1 in this week’s poll. … Santa Margarita beat Mater Dei 7-6… Continue Reading Orange County football...