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Free Family Fun Returns to South Coast Plaza for Festival of Children
The 25th Festival of Children brings free performances, hands-on activities and family-serving nonprofits to South Coast Plaza through September 27.
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Irvine Commission to Review Park Plan for 107 Apartments on Dupont Drive
Irvine commissioners will review a park plan for a proposed 107-unit apartment building on Dupont Drive, including two state density-bonus waivers.
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Historic St. John’s School Seeks Approval for Library Mezzanine and Reading Terrace
St. John’s Lutheran School is seeking approval for a library mezzanine, outdoor reading terrace and classroom improvements within its historic 1929 building.
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UC Irvine Condemns Lecturer’s “Kirkiversary” Comment Following Backlash
UC Irvine condemned rhetoric attributed to composition lecturer Matthew Goldman after a controversial “Kirkiversary” comment. His name no longer appears in UCI’s current instructor directory, but the university…
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Santa Ana Faces Calls to Audit or End Flock Camera Contract
Santa Ana officials face growing demands to audit or cancel the city’s Flock license-plate-reader contract amid questions about data retention and outside searches.
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Costa Mesa Approves Framework for Up to 4,000 Homes at Fairview Developmental Center
Costa Mesa has approved a land-use framework allowing 2,300 to 4,000 homes at the state-owned Fairview Developmental Center site.
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Newport Beach Moves Toward Second Ballot for Court-Ordered Special Election
Newport Beach is moving ahead with plans for a separate mail-ballot election on Measures P, Q and R, potentially giving residents two ballots in November.
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