Category: Orange County News

City of Irvine Receives Catalyst Grant to Accelerate MedTech Sector Growth

Friday, January 30, 2026 The City of Irvine has received a $105,000 Catalyst grant from the California Jobs First (CJF) Regional Investment Initiative, administered through the Orange County Business Council (OCBC), to launch the OC MedTech Navigator, a concierge-style service that will streamline and accelerate the planning and permitting processes Read More

Lunar New Year in Orange County: Where to Celebrate the Year of the Horse

J January 29 through February 12THE WISHING WALL AT IRVINE’S WOODBRIDGE VILLAGE CENTERVisitors can manifest and display their chosen destiny for the upcoming New Year at the Wishing Wall in the Woodbridge Village Center.Woodbridge Village Center, 4500-4820 Barranca Parkway, Irvine Through February 22LUNAR NEW YEAR AT DISNEY CALIFORNIA ADVENTURE PARKThe Read More

Top Things to Do in O.C.: January 28th through February 3rd

OPENS JAN. 30Sophie Calle: OvershareFrench conceptual artist Sophie Calle has been creating deeply personal, autobiographical work for nearly 50 years. Her art serves as commentary on contemporary culture, weaving her intimate relationships and lived experiences into each piece. This exhibition presents a wide-ranging selection of Calle’s work, including text, video, Read More

City of Irvine is Serving up Eight New Pickleball Courts

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 The City of Irvine will celebrate the opening of eight lighted pickleball courts at Mike Ward Community Park — Woodbridge with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Tuesday, February 3, from 3 to 5 p.m. The event will include remarks from City leaders, followed by a ribbon-cutting and scheduled gameplay Read More