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The Mary Sue

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Orange County mother almost sent her child to the AI Alpha School. After touring the school, she pulled her deposit: ‘It felt cold and sterile’

Zoe Lu (@leadwithzoe) claimed she toured an Alpha School in Orange County, California, where she planned to enroll her children. But after the tour, Lu said she pulled her deposit and is no longer interested in sending her children to the AI-led school. Lu, a tech executive, clarified that she was not anti-AI. She told […]

Orange County, CA · 2d

KTLA

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Strike blocks access to Orange County landfills, threatens trash pickup

Garbage gridlock is growing in Orange County as striking landfill workers block access to facilities, delaying trash trucks and raising concerns about residential pickup. Orange County authorities are now asking a court to restrict picketing that officials say is obstructing access and threatening public safety. Residents across the county could soon see delays in their […]

Orange County, CA · 2d

Westside Current

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Rents Are Already High - USC Expects Them to Soon Be Even Higher

LOS ANGELES - Renters in the county are expected to soon pay even more for average monthly rent, according to a USC forecast released Tuesday. The USC Lusk Center for Real Estate's Casden Real Estate Economics Forecast projects the county's average rent will increase from $2,362 to $2,469 by June 2029.Available apartments are also expected to become harder to find. The county's vacancy rate is projected to fall from 5.6% in June to 4.87% as renters fill vacant units.The forecast covers the broader county market, including the Westside. Its averages do not predict rent changes in individual neighborhoods.The report found Los Angeles and Orange counties remain chronically short of apartments, along with Ventura County. It pointed to San Diego County and the Inland Empire as examples of how building more housing can ease pressure on rents."Housing cannot be affordable unless we have plenty of it," said forecast author Moussa Diop, an associate professor of real estate at the USC Sol Price School of Public Policy.Los Angeles County has seen an increase in apartment permits following post-wildfire permitting reforms. During the first half of 2026, permits ran 60% above the previous year's monthly average.But the report said it remains unclear how

Los Angeles County, CA · 2d

CBS LA

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Newport Beach campus e-bike parking ban frustrates neighborhoods

Since Newport-Mesa Unified School District trustees voted this year to ban younger students from riding e-bikes on campus, students are riding and parking them in the neighborhood instead.

Newport Beach, CA · 18h

Yahoo!

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'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives: Orange County' premieres this week: How to watch, who's in the cast, and everything else you need to know

The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives series was an instant hit for Hulu when it premiered in 2024, and now it's getting its first spinoff, The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives: Orange County. Trading the Utah mountains and dirty sodas for sunshine and smoothies at Erewhon, the new show will shine a spotlight on a new group of MomTok creators. Original SLOMW star Jen Affleck will be a part of the new show's cast, and she'll be joined by several other women who have been putting their lives online for a minute now, so you might have already heard of some of them. They include Bobbi Althoff, Ashleigh Pease, Aspyn Ovard and McCall DaPron, who happens to be the sister of SLOMW star Mayci Neeley.

Orange County, CA · 2d

LAist

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Agency overseeing Amtrak Pacific Surfliner to get $1 million from state to study improvements

The money will be used to update a 2022 study to reflect changes since then to things like service schedules and needed infrastructure improvements.

Los Angeles, CA · 1d

orangecountytribune.com

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Changing of the guard on councils

Three wake-ups after Election Day, some local races that were nip-and-tuck are turning into almost-settled. City councils in Garden Grove and Westminster appear to be going through some potentially significant changes, and the area’s delegation to the state legislature is about to be remade as well. According to the...

Garden Grove, CA · 2d

travelcostamesa.com

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Feast Without the Fuss: Here’s Where to Get Thanksgiving Dinner in Costa Mesa

Whether you’re enjoying a vacation in Costa Mesa, or just doing your best to avoid the avalanche of post-dinner dishes, there are plenty of local options to dine-in or take-out on Thanksgiving. We compiled our favorite options to hopefully save you a few rounds of Google searches the week of the holiday: What’s open on Thanksgiving? Where can I order Thanksgiving dinner?

Costa Mesa, CA · 1d

dirtsportsworld.com

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Young Gun Brody Vogler Set for Solo Run at the SCORE Baja 1000

Sixteen-year-old Brody Vogler of San Juan Capistrano, California, is officially going solo at this week’s SCORE Baja 1000 in San Jose del Cabo, Baja California Sur. Vogler will run the No. 711x in Pro Moto Ironman against a record 37-rider field of solo racers who must complete the entire course with no relief rider.

San Juan Capistrano, CA · 1d

News Channel 312

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DP edges Laguna Beach in CIF-SS Division 1 semifinal

GOLETA, Calif. (KEYT) - Sophomore Channing Wigo dazzled in the third quarter and senior Grant Nelson scored three fourth quarter goals to lead Dos Pueblos to a 14-11 CIF-Southern Section Division 1 semifinal boys water polo win over Laguna Beach. The second-seeded Chargers will face #1 seed Mira Costa in Saturday's championship at Mt. San The post DP edges Laguna Beach in CIF-SS Division 1 semifinal appeared first on News Channel 3-12 .

Laguna Beach, CA · 1d

Voice of OC

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Lake Forest Cracks Down on E-Bikes

This is a community opinion piece. The views are the author’s, not Voice of OC’s. We’re interested in hearing different perspectives and voices. Want to weigh in on this or another issue? Email opinions@voiceofoc.org. The following is a press release from an organization unaffiliated with Voice of...

Orange County, CA · 1d

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Explore Your Village Transportation Options

At Clubhouse 1 (24232 Calle Aragon) on Wednesday, November 18, from 10 a.m. to noon, stop by the Transportation Division’s information booth to find out what services can get you to the store, a Village activity or a medical appointment. Staff can answer questions, issue new RFID tokens and replace tokens that aren’t working.

Laguna Woods, CA · 23h

newsantaana.com

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Rady Children’s Health Orange County receives $10M gift for vulnerable children

A major philanthropic investment is set to expand specialized care for some of Orange County’s most vulnerable children. Rady Children’s Health Orange County, formerly known as CHOC, announced a $10 million gift from Mrs. Cari Peets and Family to strengthen and grow its Resilience Program, which serves children who have experienced abuse, neglect, and other forms of trauma.

Orange County, CA · 2d

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DOLPHINS ROUNDUP: Dana Hills Wins Football Playoff Opener, Faces Chino Hills Friday at Home

Jack Norman flashed his big-play ability, hauling in two touchdown passes and racking up 181 receiving yards to lead Dana Hills High to a 28-17 victory over Westlake High in the first round of the CIF-SS Division 4 playoffs on Friday, Nov. 6. The Dolphins (9-2, 3-2 in the Delta...

Dana Point, CA · 11h

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Dana Point Harbor Holidays After Dark Starts Thursday November 12 2026

This article was originally posted on https://calbizjournal.com. Dana Point Harbor Holidays After Dark Starts Thursday November 12 2026. Dana Point Harbor Holidays After Dark Features Modern Makers Mark on select Thursdays in 2026. Free To Attend. Local Makers. Unique Handmade Finds. Festive Waterfront Views. Holiday Shopping Magic. Rotating Food Trucks.

Dana Point, CA · 1d

hoodline.com

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La Habra Church Breaks Ground on 21 Homes, Eyes $30M for Catholic Ministries

The Diocese of Orange broke ground this week on a 21-home private housing development at Our Lady of Guadalupe parish in La Habra, converting a patch of land once used occasionally as a softball field into two-story townhomes designed to help pay for Catholic ministries for decades to come. Bishop Kevin Vann led the groundbreaking service and blessing, praying for construction workers' safety and the project's successful completion.

La Habra, CA · 2d

USA TODAY Sports Media Group

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Ronin Banerjee signs with Tennessee golf

Ronin Banerjee signed with Tennessee golf on Wednesday and is part of the Vols ' 2027 recruiting class. The Irvine, California native is ranked No. 150 in World Amateur Golf Rankings. "Very excited to have Ronin join us here on Rocky Top," Tennessee golf head coach Brennan Webb said. "He has consistently performed at an elite level among the world's best for several years now, consistently finishing inside the top 10. "His resume, including being named a First Team All-American the last three years, is as decorated as anyone who has signed here." Banerjee made his first PGA TOUR start in May at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson. He shot 3-under-par over 36 holes. He is a U.S. national team member, representing the United States at the Junior Presidents Cup two times, including alongside current Vols Tyler Watts and Pennson Badgett in 2024. More: Tennessee signs 'elite' golf transfer Follow Vols Wire on Facebook and X (formerly Twitter). This article originally appeared on Vols Wire: Ronin Banerjee signs with Tennessee golf

Knoxville, TN · 2d

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Another win for the far left as Jessie Lopez defeats David Penaloza in the 68th A.D.

The race for California’s 68th Assembly District appears settled, with Jessie Lopez defeating David Penaloza by a margin of 55,426 votes to 51,300 votes, or 51.93% to 48.07%. The result sends one of Orange County’s most outspoken progressive elected officials to Sacramento and raises important questions about the future direction of Democratic politics in central Orange County.

Orange County, CA · 1d

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Tritons Open Football Playoffs Friday vs. No. 1 Seed Santa Margarita High

To be the best, you have to beat the best. That’s the challenge facing Jaime Ortiz’s San Clemente High football team this Friday, Nov. 13, when the Tritons travel to Saddleback College to take on No. 1 seed Santa Margarita High to open the CIF-SS Division 1 playoffs.

San Clemente, CA · 1d

backstagesocal.com

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Big Bad Voodoo Daddy Keeps the Swing Alive After More Than 30 Years

When grunge ruled the airwaves and flannel was practically a uniform, seven guys in vintage suits, slicked-back hair and a whole lot of brass crashed the party. Big Bad Voodoo Daddy wasn’t interested in following the musical trends of the ’90s. Instead, the band reached back nearly a century, dusted off swing and jazz, and gave it a punk-rock pulse.

Newport Beach, CA · 2d