After four scathing audits lambasted the Orange County Power Authority’s management, pricing strategies and transparency, Irvine’s own review of the green power agency praised its rates as “competitive” and net income as “positive.” The firm hired by Irvine to conduct the operational review of OCPA said it focused on “how the actual CCA (community choice…
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Q: We are a small HOA. We are debating going with a community solar contract vs. individual solar installation contracts and looking for information to help us with the pros and cons of each. Do you have any information or knowledge of an HOA that approved community-wide solar installation? Can you give us some insight…
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IRVINE — Dallas Eakins is out after four seasons as Ducks coach with the official word coming down Friday morning, less than 12 hours after the completion of their regular season. With the Ducks, who said they decided not to renew the coach’s contract, Eakins’ record was 100-147-44, which was punctuated by this season’s last-place…
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A twin office tower campus in Santa Ana sold for $82 million, according to the venture that bought it, nearly 36% less than what the seller, Blackstone, paid for it nine years ago. The 13-story Griffin Towers at 5 and 6 Hutton Centre Drive encompasses 560,000 square feet and was sold to Barker Pacific Group…
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In “Star Wars,” Princess Leia warned the Galactic Empire’s Death Star commander, “The more you tighten your grip, the more star systems will slip through your fingers.” The Progressive Empire of California, consisting of public employee unions, interest groups and politicians with liberal agendas, wants to prevent end runs to its rule in the Golden State.…
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By Danielle Bautista Happy Earth Month! What better way to celebrate this month than with a visit to Disneyland Resort? All month long, guests are invited to join in the fun activities and taste all the delicious food available throughout the resort. From mouth-watering dishes to photo opportunities with life-size elephant sculptures, there’s something for…
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If the midseason report on Big West Conference baseball is any indication, the stretch run might require the kind of detailed analysis one might find in politics trying to separate red and blue states. Eight of the 11 teams are competing for the Big West regular-season title and the automatic NCAA postseason berth that comes…
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Q. I read your answer to the question about truck registration fees with great interest. But it seems there needs to be some clarification. It concerns the difference between a “camper shell,” which to me is just that, and a “habitable camper.” I have a shell, it bolts onto the bed and protects items from rain,…
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ANAHEIM — A gentleman wearing a Jamie Drysdale Ducks sweater stepped into a nearly full elevator at Honda Center on Thursday night, a half-hour or so before faceoff, and said: “Any Kings’ fans in here willing to guarantee a win tonight?” No, he wasn’t spoiling for a fight. The Columbus Blue Jackets entered the night…
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UCLA’s Jordan Chiles competes on the uneven bars during the semifinals of the NCAA women’s gymnastics championships on Thursday night in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez) UCLA’s Jordan Chiles competes on the floor exercise during the semifinals of the NCAA women’s gymnastics championships on Thursday night in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez) UCLA’s…
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