Author: lfontes

Free Tax Preparation Services Available for Irvine Residents Beginning February 3

Thursday, January 22, 2026 The City of Irvine, in partnership with Orange County United Way, is offering free tax preparation services to taxpayers who earned less than $69,000 in 2025. Qualifying taxpayers who live, work, or attend school in Irvine can receive help filing their taxes from IRS-trained and certified Read More

Bay Area Folk-Rock Duo, Cosmic Spin offer single ‘Messenger’ carrying hopeful message for 2026

ALAMEDA, Calif. /California Newswire/ — The alternative folk-rock duo Cosmic Spin has released “Messenger,” an original song, newly re-mastered on the Pentacle Records label. The track features Bara Waters and Robert Cassard’s lush vocal harmonies, with atmospheric layers of guitars and other effects. “Messenger” is available to stream now on Read More

‘Sinners’ makes history, setting Oscars nomination record

Ryan Coogler’s blues-steeped vampire epic “Sinners” led all films with 16 nominations to the 98th Academy Awards on Thursday, setting a record for the most in Oscar history. Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences voters showered “Sinnners” with more nominations than they had ever bestowed before, breaking the 14-nomination Read More