Category: Orange County News

“THE PLASTICS” ARRIVE BEGINNING FRIDAY, APRIL 10 AT LA MIRADA THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS!

  LA MIRADA THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS & McCOY RIGBY ENTERTAINMENT are thrilled to announce full casting for the Southern California regional theatre premiere of the totally “fetch” queen bee of hilarious modern musicals, MEAN GIRLS, book by Tina Fey, music by Jeff Richmond, lyrics by Nell Benjamin, based Read More

Protect Yourself From Planning and Zoning Phishing Scams

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 The Federal Bureau of Investigation and Irvine Police Department are warning the public about an emerging phishing scheme by criminals impersonating City and county officials to solicit fraudulent payments for City and county planning and zoning permits. The criminals leverage publicly available permit information to identify potential victims Read More

Temporary Campaign & Event Signs

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 As the June 2 Primary Election approaches, temporary campaign signs may be displayed more frequently around Irvine. To help keep our community safe and visually-appealing, please follow the rules for Temporary Non-Commercial Signs (Sign Type #107). When Can Signs Go Up? For the June 2, 2026, Election: Under the updated Read More

Best New Restaurants: Stone Groove Stillhouse and Restaurant

I was skeptical when I heard about Jeff and Christa Duggan’s new venture. The husband-and-wife team first found success with their award-winning micro roastery Portola Coffee. Jeff had been experimenting with the effect of music vibrations on spirits during barrel fermentation, and he found that whiskey aged to rock ’n’ Read More

Help Break the World Record for Largest Swing Dance Lesson at Balboa Pier

On April 19, Visit Newport Beach invites the local community and visitors alike to Balboa Pier to attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the world’s largest swing dance lesson. Organized by the official Destination Marketing Organization for Newport Beach, the free public event aims to break the current Read More

City of Irvine Joins National Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation April 1-30

Saturday, April 4, 2026 Mayor Larry Agran has joined mayors across the country in challenging residents to make a long-term commitment to conserve water, reduce pollution, and use natural resources more efficiently. The National Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation, presented by the Wyland Foundation, takes place during Earth Month, April Read More