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Week ending Aug. 24: Orange County home sales

By Central OC Times | Aug 31, 2024

There were 250 reported residential sales in Orange County in the week ending Aug. 24, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Assemblymember Dixon opposes Senate Bill allowing potential release of convicted murderers

By Central OC Times | Aug 30, 2024

SACRAMENTO (August 29, 2024) – Assemblymember Diane Dixon (R-Newport Beach) issued a statement regarding Senate Bill 94, which will not be brought forward for a vote before the end of the 2024 Legislative Session.

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UC Irvine study reveals compounded effects of repeated wildfires on communities

By Central OC Times | Aug 28, 2024

University of California, Irvine public health researchers have published a study in the journal Environmental Research Health highlighting the compounded effects of frequent wildfires and smoke exposure on physical and mental health, local economies, and community resilience in Southern California.

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Newport-Mesa Unified School District Education: 17,727 students were enrolled in 2022-23 school year

By Central OC Times | Aug 27, 2024

There were 17,727 students enrolled in Newport-Mesa Unified School District's schools in the 2022-23 school year, according to the California Department of Education.

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UC Irvine launches initiative merging AI with traditional storytelling crafts

By Central OC Times | Aug 26, 2024

Beall Applied Innovation at the University of California, Irvine has announced the launch of NarrA.I.tive, a new initiative that merges the university’s academic strengths with the global entertainment industry and the innovative spirit of Orange County. The program aims to harness artificial intelligence for positive impact across creative industries.

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Which former Central OC Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Aug. 26?

By Central OC Times | Aug 25, 2024

These former Central OC Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Aug. 26.

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Central OC Times area weekly mass times

By Central OC Times | Aug 24, 2024

The following parishes in the Central OC Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Home sales in Orange County in week ending Aug. 17

By Central OC Times | Aug 24, 2024

There were 273 reported residential sales in Orange County in the week ending Aug. 17, according to BlockShopper.com.

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UC Irvine partners with Santa Ana schools for enhanced educational collaboration

By Central OC Times | Aug 22, 2024

The University of California, Irvine School of Education is set to partner with the Santa Ana Unified School District (SAUSD) in a university-assisted initiative at James Monroe Elementary School. This collaboration aims to integrate student support efforts, expand learning opportunities, and enhance family and community engagement.

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UC Irvine researchers identify 'item memory' brain cells linked to Alzheimer's treatment

By Central OC Times | Aug 21, 2024

Researchers from the University of California, Irvine have identified neurons responsible for "item memory," a significant discovery that enhances understanding of how the brain stores and retrieves specific details. This breakthrough offers a potential new target for treating Alzheimer's disease.

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Assemblymember Dixon addresses rising fentanyl deaths on awareness day

By Central OC Times | Aug 21, 2024

SACRAMENTO (Aug 21, 2024) – Assemblymember Diane Dixon (R-Newport Beach) issued a statement on National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day:

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Rosemary extract compound shows potential in reducing cocaine sensitivity

By Central OC Times | Aug 20, 2024

A team of researchers led by the University of California, Irvine has discovered that an antioxidant found in rosemary extract can reduce volitional intakes of cocaine by moderating the brain’s reward response. This finding offers a new therapeutic target for treating addiction.

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UC Irvine team links urban design with increased flooding risk

By Central OC Times | Aug 19, 2024

Cities worldwide are facing increased flooding due to stronger storms and urban growth. New research from the University of California, Irvine indicates that the urban form, specifically building density and street networks, also affects flood severity.

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Central OC Times area weekly mass times

By Central OC Times | Aug 17, 2024

The following parishes in the Central OC Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Orange County home sales in week ending Aug. 10

By Central OC Times | Aug 17, 2024

There were 11 reported residential sales in Orange County in the week ending Aug. 10, according to BlockShopper.com.

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UC Irvine researchers develop highly sensitive nanoscale thermometers

By Central OC Times | Aug 14, 2024

University of California, Irvine scientists have developed a one-dimensional nanoscale material capable of changing color with temperature variations. The findings were published in Advanced Materials.

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Assemblymember Dixon announces bridge dedication honoring Marian Bergeson

By Central OC Times | Aug 13, 2024

On August 13, 2024, Assemblymember Diane Dixon (R-Newport Beach) announced that she will honor former Assemblymember and Senator Marian Bergeson by dedicating the Upper Newport Bay Bridge in her memory. The dedication ceremony is scheduled for Friday, September 13.

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Home prices in Orange County during July 2024 increased compared to the same period in 2023

By Central OC Times | Aug 12, 2024

In July, the median sale price of a home in Orange County rose by $97,000 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales decreased by 14%.

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Orange County home valuation prices rose in June compared to the same period in 2023

By Central OC Times | Aug 11, 2024

In June, the median sale price of a home in Orange County rose by $125,000 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales decreased by 13.9%.

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Central OC Times area weekly mass times

By Central OC Times | Aug 10, 2024

The following parishes in the Central OC Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.