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November 20, 2025

A ribbon cutting full of ‘hope’ welcomes Orange County’s first cancer specialty hospital

In front of City of Hope Orange County’s sprawling new $452-million cancer specialty hospital, Annette Walker delivered an ambitious promise to an attentive crowd. “Lives are going to be extended… Continue Reading A ribbon cutting...

November 18, 2025

Steve Fryer’s Orange County football Top 40 rankings, Nov. 18

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. Santa Margarita 8-3 overall record… Continue Reading Steve Fryer’s Orange...

November 17, 2025

Kevin Kiernan’s return as Troy girls basketball coach highlights openers

Support our high school sports coverage by becoming a digital subscriber. Subscribe now The coaching return of Kevin Kiernan with the Troy girls basketball team highlights the opening night of the… Continue Reading Kevin Kiernan’s return...

November 17, 2025

40,000 patient care, technical workers launch 2-day UC strike

Workers with AFSCME Local 3299 began their two-day strike at UC Irvine Medical Center in Orange, CA on Monday, Nov. 17, 2025. The union includes patient care and technical workers.… Continue Reading 40,000 patient care,...

November 17, 2025

Orange County football Top 25: Santa Margarita alone at No. 1 going into semifinals

ORANGE COUNTY FOOTBALL TOP 25 POLL Notable this week: Santa Margarita is alone at No. 1 in the Orange County poll after being tied with Mission Viejo for the top… Continue Reading Orange County football...

November 17, 2025

Status Update: Kim Kardashian’s Skims opens at South Coast Plaza

Kim Kardashian’s shapewear and clothing brand Skims opened Wednesday, Nov. 12 at South Coast Plaza. The boutique, next door to Sephora and Bloomingdale’s, is the second of its kind for… Continue Reading Status Update: Kim...

November 16, 2025

UCI invites community to tour new Irvine hospital before its opens for business

Visitors get a peek inside some of the rooms during the opening of the new Irvine health center on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025. Called the first all-electric hospital in the… Continue Reading UCI invites community...

November 14, 2025

Plans for Gateway Village and preserve approved by Irvine City Council

Irvine leaders are finalizing plans for creating a new nature preserve and for the housing project that is helping make it possible. This week, the City Council unanimously approved blueprints… Continue Reading Plans for Gateway...

November 13, 2025

CIF-SS girls tennis: Storm alters the schedule for championships

Support our high school sports coverage by becoming a digital subscriber. Subscribe now Corona del Mar, Portola, Villa Park, Laguna Hills and Santiago each won semifinal matches Wednesday or Thursday to… Continue Reading CIF-SS girls tennis:...

November 13, 2025

Orange County boys basketball preview: Talented Santa Margarita at No. 1

The Orange County boys basketball preview for the 2025-26 season that officially begins Monday, Nov. 17. The Eagles are ready to soar. Santa Margarita’s boys basketball team is No. 1… Continue Reading Orange County boys...