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St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church began our journey by asking ourselves, what needs are not being met in our community and what can we do about it? We connected with other local non-profits and discovered there are multiple systems, such as food banks, in place assisting with food insecurity in our Read More

For the Sun The Rossmoor Homeowners Association announced Carrie Logue, Executive Director of the Los Alamitos Education Foundation (LAEF), as the Grand Marshal for the 2025 Rossmoor Graduation Parade. Carrie has served as LAEF’s Executive Director since 2013, championing student enrichment, innovation, and wellness across the Los Alamitos Unified School Read More

Beach parking rates are going up in Seal Beach. The California Coastal Commission on May 7 approved a coastal development permit allowing Seal Beach to set the hourly rate parking rate at $3 an hour in the First Street, Eighth Street, and 10th Street beach parking lots. All three lots Read More

First in a series. The five-year forecast, according to the proposed 2025-26 budget, anticipates ending the next fiscal Year with a five-digit surplus. The figure shown in the forecast (see page 302 of the pdf) is $80,731. A slide from the May 6 workshop (the first of two held last Read More

File photo The draft of the environmental impact report for the updated Seal Beach Housing Element is available for public viewing and comment. The document became available online on Friday, May 9. The public has 45 days to comment, according to a legal notice published in the May 8 edition Read More

Thursday, May 15, 2025 In observance of Memorial Day, the City of Irvine invites the community to participate in two meaningful ceremonies that honor and remember the lives of U.S. military service members who made the ultimate sacrifice –– the Northwood Memorial Candle Lighting Ceremony Sunday, May 25, and the Read More

Thursday, May 15, 2025 The community is invited to celebrate National Public Works Week Thursday, May 22, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Great Park Hangar 244. Meet staff in the City of Irvine’s Public Works & Sustainability Department, learn about projects planned for Irvine, and get advice on pursuing a career in public Read More

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 Councilmember Betty Martinez Franco was sworn into office yesterday at the Irvine City Council Chamber surrounded by family, friends, and community members. Franco represents Council District 5, which includes the communities of Woodbridge, University Park, Rancho San Joaquin, and portions of Westpark south of Barranca Parkway. Read More

Assistant City Manager Cecilia Gallardo-Daly present the City Manager Leadership Award for May to Jennifer Santijaroennon Programmer Analyst II in the IT Department. Santijaroennon joined the City of Costa Mesa’s IT department in May 2024. “It is a testament to Jennifer’s work ethic and skills that within one year of Read More