Southern California has had an enormous impact on the development of rock and roll. From Leo Fender’s paradigm-shifting innovations to the creation of surf music
The Orange County Transportation Authority has completed a refinancing of the 91 Express Lanes bonds – yielding a net present-value savings of $5.5 million –
The “Concerts in the Canyon” series of free musical performances in Ronald Reagan Park begin next week, on Thursday, June 29 with the Kellie Rae
There will be a morning mountain bike ride this Thursday, June 8 on OC Parks’ newest trails in the recently opened Saddleback Wilderness. The 2-hour
The rail line through San Clemente will reopen for passenger service on Saturday, May 27, following efforts to stabilize a hillside north of the Pier
Start your day with an invigorating morning hike this Thursday, May 25, in pristine Fremont Canyon in OCParks’ Irvine Ranch Open Space. The hike is
The Orange County Transportation Authority’s OC ACCESS paratransit service is expected to return to regular, full service by Monday, following a vote by 250 contracted
Last month, the Irvine City Council voted unanimously to mandate that all new construction be 100% electric – no natural gas allowed. Fueled by “climate
After a federal appellate court struck down a similar law in Berkeley, Irvine is hitting the pause button on its draconian initiative to force the
All passenger and freight train service between Orange and San Diego counties has been halted until further notice because of debris falling from a slope
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