OC NEWS

About 500 immigrants will become naturalized citizens under settlement of a lawsuit alleging immigration officials stall the citizenship process with too much paperwork.  WHOLE STORY

Sadullah Khan was a beloved leader among congregants at the Islamic Center of Irvine but, on October 9, the board announced his dismissal.  The reason, “inappropriate conduct.”  People in the Center are asking for further explanation but, as of today, the board is asking that they trust them and keep gossip down.  WHOLE STORY

Now that the OC Fairgrounds are for sale, city officials are working together to keep the property zoned for Fair use.  Assemblyman Van Tran and the Costa Mesa City Council are both working on initiatives to keep retail, residential or business development away.  WHOLE STORY

After the first U2 show in the OC sold out in less than five minutes, a second was quickly added for June 7.  Tickets will go on sale, for a moment, on Friday November 20 at 10am.  WHOLE STORY

OC FAMILIES

UCI’s FDA approved stem cell therapy is showing positive results when tested in rats with neck spinal cord injuries.  Researchers see the results as movement towards treatment for humans.  WHOLE STORY

More than a dozen children have had fingertips amputated by a faulty hinge on some Maclaren strollers.  The company is offering hinge covers to solve the issue.  MORE INFORMATION

This musical version of E.B. White’s classic, Stuart Little, tells the tale about a little mouse, Stuart, born into the Fredrick C Little family, living in New York. He is just 2″ tall but has the stature of a giant and accordingly goes on some big adventures! Laguna Playhouse’s performances of Stuart Little run through the weekend.  MORE INFORMATION

Kids fall down.  They often let out a yelp or even cry.  But, it’s hard to know when to run to the ER or just apply ice and move on.  WHOLE STORY