Classical violinist Kurt To found his calling as a mariachi musician and now plays with the local group Mariachi Nuevo Capistrano.
Category: SOUTH COUNTY
South Orange County takes in Irvine, Mission Viejo, Lake Forest, Aliso Viejo, Rancho Santa Margarita and the master-planned cities around them, where growth and open space keep meeting at the council dais. Every story we have published about south county, newest first.
Posted inCENTRAL COUNTY, Countywide, Economy, Emergencies & Disasters, Government, Health & Wellness, Laguna Beach, NEWS, NORTH COUNTY, Orange, Outdoors, Placentia, REGIONS, Safety, Security & Justice, Santa Ana, SOUTH COUNTY, Top Stories, Transportation
Has Coronavirus Transformed Orange County’s Streets for Good?
The Coronavirus has to some extent given Orange County’s streets back to the pedestrian, resulting in an overhaul to local cities’ urban aesthetic. Will it stay this way after the pandemic?
Posted inNEWS, Outdoors, REGIONS, San Clemente, SOUTH COUNTY, Top Stories, Water, Power & Waste
San Clemente Coastal Commissioner Resigns; Alleges Council Inaction, Dialogue Breakdown
The news comes after recent moves by City Council members to overhaul the role of their committees this year.
Posted inIrvine, Top Stories
Irvine City Council Praises Developer After Criticizing Communication Failure in May
Council members who strongly criticized FivePoint Holdings just months ago praised the company on Tuesday for recent donations to the city.
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Orange County Supervisors Decide Today on Private Jet Plan for John Wayne Airport
Airport expansion foes fear that what started as a home to small planes has over the years turned into a more ambitious enterprise with increased international clientele.
Posted inIrvine, Politics & Elections, Top Stories
Controversial Former Irvine Mayor Larry Agran Running for City Council
Agran is one of the most controversial figures in Irvine politics and his return to the main stage of Irvine politics could see a 4-1 Democrat majority take over.
Posted inIrvine, Politics & Elections, Top Stories
OC Palestinian Students Organize Irvine Protest Against Israeli Plans For Annexation
A student-led car caravan this past weekend in Irvine worked to gain attention to Israel’s planned annexation this month of a significant chunk of the already occupied West Bank.
Posted inIrvine, Top Stories
Irvine City Council Denies Great Park Residents a Voice on What Their Special Taxes Build
As residents of the Great Park area have started asking for more representation in the development of Orange County’s largest civic construction project.
Posted inIrvine, Top Stories
Irvine Mayor Sued Over Facebook Blocking And Deleting Of Comments
The suit continues the debate over what control elected officials have on their public social media pages.
Posted inARTS & CULTURE, Dance, Irvine, Top Stories
National Choreographer’s Initiative Goes Dark for the First Time in 17 Years
The annual summer program for providing a space for new, up-and-coming choreographers to develop new work will take a hiatus this year, with hopes of returning next summer if it is safe to do so.
