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May 20, 2026

Top Things to Do in O.C.: May 20th through 26th

Garden Grove Strawberry Festival, Defying Gravity, An Evening With Stephen Schwartz & Friends, plus more things to do in O.C. this week.

Why True Crime Still Has America Hooked

True crime has been captivating audiences for generations, but the public’s fascination with the genre seems to only grow stronger as more avenues for consumption become available. Here, we take a look at what’s driving the obsession, plus a rundown of three cases currently weaving their way through the courts, and a look back at some of the region’s most notorious offenses to grip national attention.

Scene and Seen: Orange Coast Annual Kickass Women Luncheon

Some 200 of the region’s most accomplished and inspiring women gathered at The Celebrations Venue in Costa Mesa to celebrate this year’s class of Orange Coast Kickass Women and Women of Impact honorees.

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Live updates: 2 wildfires burning in Riverside County continue to grow, triggering evacuations

Two wildfires burning in Riverside County triggered evacuation warnings and orders for residents on Tuesday.

ABC7 Los Angeles

How to watch the US Men’s soccer team practice in Irvine before the World Cup

The team’s first practice will be open to the public on June 8. It’s limited to about 7,000 people. You can get free tickets through a lottery that closes Monday.

LAist

UCI Program to Forge AI-Savvy Human Resources Leaders - BriefGlance.com

UC Irvine and Konnect partner on a new certification to equip senior HR leaders with the strategic skills needed to navigate the AI revolution.

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