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Min Tours Casco Construction Facility in Irvine

Min Tours Casco Construction Facility in Irvine

Rep. Dave Min visited Casco Construction, a family-owned firm with close to 100 employees in three Southern California locations.

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Do you think local government supports small businesses in your area?

Coverage here follows city council, Orange County government, schools, business, sports and public safety in Irvine, a master-planned city. Reporting reaches neighborhoods throughout the city and the surrounding area.


Politics

Live Poll

Do you think Irvine's longtime city leaders should keep their seats?

Elections

Incumbents Lead Early in Irvine Races

Larry Agran, Melinda Liu, Betty Martinez Franco and Kathleen Treseder took early leads in Irvine's mayoral and council contests.

Incumbents Lead Early in Irvine Races

Sports

Football

Ricci Retires as Irvine Football Coach

Tom Ricci steps down after eight seasons leading the Vaqueros, ending a coaching career spanning more than 35 years.

Ricci Retires as Irvine Football Coach

Tech

Live Poll

Do you believe partnering with outside B2B service providers is essential for small business growth?

Software

Irvine Software Firm Wins 2026 Inc. Power Partner Award

Irvine-based custom developer Saritasa is recognized for supporting B2B growth and innovation.

Irvine Software Firm Wins 2026 Inc. Power Partner Award

Lifestyle

Dining Out

Habit Names Olivia Tiedemann to Chef Residency

Private chef and content creator Olivia Tiedemann joins Habit Burger & Grill's inaugural Habit & Co. chef in residency program with three limited-time dishes.

Habit Names Olivia Tiedemann to Chef Residency

Economics

Live Poll

Do you think the economy in your area is getting better or worse?

Employment

Orange County Economy Faces Slowdown in 2027 Forecast

Cal State Fullerton economists presented their outlook at the 32nd annual Orange County Business Council conference in Irvine.

Orange County Economy Faces Slowdown in 2027 Forecast

Day to day, that means city council decisions, Orange County policy, Irvine Unified School District and the corporate employers concentrated across the city. From Woodbridge and Turtle Rock to Northwood, Quail Hill and University Park, neighborhood coverage extends into Los Angeles County, Riverside County, San Bernardino County and San Diego County where stories cross the line. Orange County SC gives professional sports a local anchor, and stadium and venue decisions appear alongside the city's broader planning debates. Development, traffic and school capacity recur as the subjects most likely to draw sustained attention at city hall.


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