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THRIVE! OC Today: Irvine Cuts Costs, Santa Ana Weighs Cameras
Irvine cuts costs, Santa Ana weighs license-plate cameras, and Newport-Mesa’s college fair is tomorrow. Read Tuesday’s full THRIVE! OC edition.
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California Voter Registration Deadline Is Monday, October 19
California’s regular voter-registration deadline is October 19. Conditional registration continues October 20 through November 3.
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Steve Hilton Pitches Tax Relief and Faster Homebuilding
Steve Hilton’s California campaign emphasizes income-tax relief, lower building fees and faster permitting.
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UCI Men’s Water Polo Beats Cal Baptist 12–9
No. 6 UC Irvine defeated California Baptist 12–9 in Riverside, improving to 2–0 in Big West men’s water polo.
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Orange County Heat Advisory Begins Thursday
Orange County's heat advisory runs October 15–17, alongside coastal hazards and a mountain wind watch.
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County Strike Disrupts Landfill Services; Saturday Compost Event Canceled
Irvine's October 17 compost event is canceled. Bowerman Landfill remains open, but several services are temporarily unavailable.
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Bluff Cracks Close Southbound PCH Lane Near Crystal Cove
Southbound PCH is reduced to one lane near Crystal Cove while officials investigate coastal bluff cracks.
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THRIVE! OC Daily: $125M GKN Agreement, School Changes and Fall Fun
Tuesday, October 13: A proposed GKN settlement, new school rules, childcare costs, UCI soccer and a Costa Mesa pumpkin-patch deal.
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Souplantation Plans Fountain Valley Return in 2027
Souplantation plans to reopen its former Talbert Avenue restaurant in Fountain Valley in 2027. An exact opening date has not been announced.
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