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First plastics now this... WTF is our local government doing. This will raise the cost of doing business in Irvine and be passed on to local residents. https://www.ocregister.com/2023/12/20/irvine-will-start-banning-gas-powered-lawn-equipment-next-year/

Kiss your boba cups, plastic straws, and birthday balloons goodbye. Let's stop this madness. Ban would include: balloons, plastic cups, straws, take out containers, utensils, and water bottles. Contact the Council (email) Mayor Farrah N. Khan Vice Mayor Tammy Kim Councilmember Larry Agran...

https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2023-11-26/post-affirmative-action-asian-american-students-stress-college-admissions The admissions consultant described what it takes to get into an elite college: Take 10 to 20 Advanced Placement courses. Create a “showstopper project.” Asian American...

I'm looking for a mobile detailer /car wash in the Irvine area. Let me know who you like and how much they charge.

https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2023/07/24/upshot/ivy-league-elite-college-admissions.html I thought this article was interesting given the other thread about IUSD and getting into Ivies. Being in the 1% has its advantages: legacy admissions, sports, and private schools. Some interesting...

Seven Grams 1086 Irvine Blvd Tustin, CA 92780 (657) 600-8212 Online Take Out: https://www.toasttab.com/7gramstustin/ Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/seven-grams-tustin If you like xiaolongbao, then this is your place. It's been open for a month and is located in a strip mall near Irvine Blvd /...

I've been slowly unbundling from Cox and ready to cut the last cord. My biggest concern is losing local channels but Youtube TV seems to have most of the ones I watch. What's the best service out there? Do people still buy digital antennas...

Fast5Xpress opened a new location at the Tustin Marketplace (next to Home Depot). They have been offering free car washes for the last couple weeks. Get them while they last. 2762 El Camino Real Tustin, CA 92782 https://www.fast5xpress.com/tustin...

I've been waiting 3 long years for this weekend. HBO's GOT prequel, House of the Dragon will premier on Sunday at 9pm. https://www.hbo.com/house-of-the-dragon https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DotnJ7tTA34[/SIZE]

Anyone get the notice regarding the Orange County Power Authority starting October 1, 2022? https://www.ocpower.org Unless you opt out, you will automatically be enrolled in the new power company for Irvine, Huntington Beach, Buena Park, and Fullerton. There will be 3 residential rate plans...

https://www.thedrive.com/news/miata-driver-charged-with-felony-for-doing-donuts-in-empty-parking-lot https://www.facebook.com/IrvinePD/posts/367161755451834 Miata Driver Charged With Felony for Doing Donuts in Empty Parking Lot Police claim the driver caused over $3,700 worth of damage to the...

Irvine Co. plans apartments at outdoor shopping center Eyes up to 1,400 units at Market Place on boundary of Tustin, Irvine. https://therealdeal.com/la/2022/04/13/irvine-co-plans-apartments-at-outdoor-shopping-center/ The Newport-Beach-based developer proposed building up to 1,400 residential...

I forgot about this bridge until I saw the construction along the 133 today. Things are proceeding as scheduled. https://gis.cityofirvine.org/cip/pdf/CIPViewer/321701%20-%20Venta%20Spur%20SR-133%20Bike%20Pedestrian%20Bridge.pdf Here is the link to the original...

Orchard Hills -- Neighborhood 4 Tract # VT19020 I hope you've been saving your money because it looks spectacular. They started razing parts of the Avocado groves above the Socal Edison Substation. We might be 1-2 years out before sales start, depending on infrastructure construction. The...

Wishing everyone on TI a Happy Thanksgiving!

Anyone else disappointed in the new Apple products that were announced on September 14th? iPhone 13 was more of 'S' year upgrade. I was really hoping for under the glass or power button touch ID. I'll wait till next year for bigger changes -- notchless screen and wartless camera. Apple watch 7...

If you need to renew your Driver's License, I highly recommend going to the new Anaheim Driver License Processing Center. They opened in January and only process Driver's License transactions. I had no appointment and finished in about 30 minutes. Pro tip: fill out the online application...

I'm filling out my mail in ballot. Help me decide YEA for NAY for props #14-25: Type Title Subject Description CISS Proposition 14 Bonds Issues $5.5 billion in bonds for state stem cell research institute CICA Proposition 15 Taxes Requires commercial and industrial properties to be taxed based...

President Trump and the First Lady test positive for COVID-19. Pray for the president and our country. https://www.cnn.com/2020/10/01/politics/hope-hicks-positive-coronavirus/index.html

Apple announced a bunch of new updates for Apple Watch, iPad Air, and bundled services today. We'll have to wait until October for iPhone 12 announcement. https://www.cnet.com/news/apple-one-ipad-air-and-apple-watch-se-everything-apple-just-announced/ Highlights: Apple Watch 6 --same design as...