Recent content by iacrenter

No need to wait for tech companies or government policies. Like your Del Taco example, there are opportunities to show kindness every day.

The new-home smell is too strong to resist. Each year, buyers pay more, only to get less. Reduced setbacks, narrow lots, motorcourts, 3-story homes....

BKShopr on the old IHB had a few rules regarding ideal setbacks and lot sizes: 1. House area should not exceed 40% of lot size. 2. Front setback should match the house width. 3. Garage width should be 40% or less of house width. 4. Rear yard depth should be house height...

I hope that thing is durable. I can easily imagine someone trying to stomp on it or toss it in a trash bin. Maybe add some spikes and electric shock for defense.

SuperMex @Heritage Plaza is being replaced by Chef Tian. They specialize in Hunan cuisine and have locations in Rowland Heights and Richmond, BC, Canada. https://www.cheftiansrestaurant.com/us/home...

The people of Irvine voted to approve land preservation, including Oakcreek, in 1988. The City and TIC agreed and signed a memorandum of understanding. No one is taking away landowner rights. TIC and Irvine need to honor the original intent of voters. Approved by voters on June 7, 1988...

T&T will be a great addition to Irvine. I really enjoyed shopping at one in Vancouver.

OC Register article: New plans for Oak Creek Golf Course raise an old debate Victoria LeFebruary 12, 2026 at 2:27 PM PST Oak Creek Golf Club and driving range in Irvine, CA, on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. The Irvine Company is seeking permission from the city to build 1,500 single-family homes on...

TIC downsized its plans due to community opposition. They are sweetening the deal by building a nature park, but still planning for new homes. https://www.irvineconnection.com/nature-park-study/

Sounds worse than OC Fair pricing. Anything interesting at the event?

Great job IPD! Thieves in Irvine caught mid burglary with $100K in luxury handbags

Prices seem closer to Paradise, but not the quality. DTF is more expensive than both Palette and Paradise. Here is a menu with prices I downloaded from Yelp.

Palette Dim Sum is open, but what a disappointment. The interior looks nice, and the service was good. The problem is the food—everything is average to below average for flavor and execution. I would rather dine at DTF or Seven Grams over this place...

Public health officials and extensive studies have consistently stated there is no confirmed causal link between the COVID-19 vaccines and child deaths in the U.S. during the pandemic. Reports of adverse events, including a recent internal FDA memo citing 10 potential child deaths linked to the...

Finally tried Desouro yesterday afternoon, 3 pm on a Wednesday. There was no one in line. The quality and taste are like the old Orobae. Ordered Desouro Phoenix #2 and Gyokuro Green Milk Tea. Both drinks were excellent, and the boba was perfectly soft. I would go back again as long as the line...