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February 26, 2026

FBI investigates possible HazMat situation at homemade science lab in Irvine

An FBI hazardous materials team responded to a homemade science lab in a rented Irvine home, and investigators on Thursday morning continued to evaluate items found at the residence. The… Continue Reading FBI investigates possible...

February 26, 2026

Previews for Orange County’s CIF-SS boys basketball finals Friday and Saturday

CIF-SS BOYS BASKETBALL FINALS All games will be live streamed on NFHS Network. FRIDAY’S GAMES DIVISION 4 Colony (19-12) vs. Trabuco Hills (20-12) at Azusa Pacific University, 6 p.m. Outlook:… Continue Reading Previews for Orange...

February 26, 2026

Satellite data, study gives new insight on which beaches are growing, shrinking

Not all beaches are considered equal. Some stretches of coastline, like in south Orange County, are thin and shrinking, a well-reported worsening each year. But, to the surprise of even… Continue Reading Satellite data, study...

February 23, 2026

Fryer: A quick look at the CIF-SS boys basketball finals

A reaction to what has happened in the boys basketball playoffs and a look toward this week’s championship games: 1. The Sixth Man. JSerra had six players on the court… Continue Reading Fryer: A quick...

February 22, 2026

Person injured in apartment fire in Irvine

One person was in critical condition after an apartment fire off Bear Paw in Irvine broke out early Sunday morning, Feb. 22, authorities said. Irvine police and firefighters were on… Continue Reading Person injured in...

February 20, 2026

In Irvine, recent reports of an ICE office and people detained ignite concerns

Reports of a new immigration office in Irvine, as well as recent enforcement operations in the area, sparked concern in the community, the unease manifesting in efforts around the city… Continue Reading In Irvine, recent...

February 20, 2026

Orange County baseball preview: Orange Lutheran is ranked No. 1

ORANGE COUNTY BASEBALL PREVIEW 2026 Orange Lutheran has fielded many outstanding baseball teams over many seasons. The 2026 edition could be as good as any of them. “It’s one of… Continue Reading Orange County baseball...

February 20, 2026

Irvine adds more rules to curb reckless e-riding; adds speed limits for sidewalks

As e-bikes gain traction in Irvine as a popular way of getting around, the city is also seeing an increase in related collisions. The City Council approved regulations in 2023… Continue Reading Irvine adds more...

February 20, 2026

Real estate news: Lennar buys Irvine office campus with city OK for 426 homes

The 25-acre Von Karman Creative Campus in Irvine will flip to housing with help from its new owner, Lennar Corp., in a joint venture with TPG Angelo Gordon. Irvine-based IRA… Continue Reading Real estate news:...

February 20, 2026

OC Music & Dance school opts out of Great Park Cultural Terrace

The under-development Great Park Cultural Terrace lost a tenant this week, with Orange County Music and Dance leaders deciding to build a new facility elsewhere in Irvine. OCMD’s board of… Continue Reading OC Music &...