July 2025 - Page 2 of 3 - Shannon Petluck

July 23, 2025

Oak Creek Golf Course vote could get pushed to 2026 as Council considers new ballot options

Irvine voters were originally expected to decide this November whether the Oak Creek Golf Course should stay as open space or be turned into a massive new housing development. But now, that timeline is unclear,...

July 22, 2025

In-N-Out owner Lynsi Snyder addresses ‘In-N-Outta California’ backlash

In-N-Out remains commited to California as it embarks on a major expansion in Tennessee, according to Lynsi Snyder, owner and president. “We’re not moving In-N-Out’s headquarters,” she said in a three-minute audio message on Instagram...

July 22, 2025

Three Irvine school teens share musical experience with Mozart in Me

Knowing the joy that comes with playing a musical instrument in their own lives, three Orange County high school students decided to use their love of music to enhance the lives of children on the...

July 21, 2025

In-N-Out Burger’s owner talks about moving to Tennessee in a podcast

A soundbite from In-N-Out Burger’s owner and president Lynsi Snyder caught the world’s attention on Friday, July 18. In an episode of the podcast “Relatable,” Snyder told host Allie Beth Stuckey her family will be...

July 21, 2025

Status Update: Trader Joe’s confirms new store coming to Costa Mesa

Trader Joe’s is adding a second grocery store in Costa Mesa, but the Monrovia-based grocery chain, so far, isn’t saying where. Residents think they have it figured out — with some help from Trader Joe’s...

July 20, 2025

Irvine Connect shuttle system is picking up steam, but can an Irvine-wide transit network work?

When the Irvine City Council voted in April to shut down the city’s iShuttle program and roll its buses into the newer Irvine Connect system, councilmembers agreed the city’s approach to public transportation needed a...

July 18, 2025

Real estate news: Senior apartments in Tustin sell for $83M; Fullerton Metrocenter snares $118M

The senior living community Coventry Court in Tustin traded hands July 10, selling for $83 million. The seller was Meta Housing Corp. in Los Angeles, and the buyer was Jonathan Rose Cos. in New York....

July 17, 2025

Taco Bell’s latest innovation is barbecue sauce

About a month after introducing Crispy Chicken Strips in tacos and burritos, Taco Bell has come up with a barbecue sauce to go with them. On Thursday, July 17, the Irvine-based chain introduced Sweet Chipotle...

July 17, 2025

Ford Design Studios leaving Irvine for new EV hub in Long Beach

Ford Motor Co. is shutting down its West Coast design studio in Orange County as it shifts work to a new electric vehicle development hub in Long Beach, a company spokeswoman said Thursday, July 17....

July 16, 2025

Hyundai’s Supernal startup laying off 53 in California as it pivots flying taxis to production

Hyundai’s Supernal electric vertical takeoff and landing startup is cutting 10% of its workforce in California as it shifts toward certification of its aircraft and eventual production. The company, which moved its headquarters to Irvine...

Month: July 2025