Samantha Gowen
O.C. Register
Orange, CA, United States
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Status Update: UFC Gym opening super-size club in Brea this summer
The club is due to open in July and will offer 24-hour services Monday through Thursday. → Read More
What’s new: B-BOP resource center for women of color debuts this week – San Bernardino Sun
The center is open for extended hours and has a daycare to help women attending programs aimed at improving business skills. → Read More
Real estate news: 83 townhomes coming to Anaheim office site
Sunkist Townhomes will sprout from the 4-acre property at 2420 and 2450 East Lincoln Ave. at the intersection of Sunkist Street. → Read More
California cancels Walgreens contract renewal over abortion pill restrictions
Walgreens received $54 million over 8 years in its contract with California’s Department of General Services. → Read More
Status Update: Ultimate selfie station Neon WRLD opens at Westminster Mall
Neon WRLD Orange County gives customers a chance to photograph themselves at 30 immersive, interactive installations glowing in a bath of neon light. → Read More
What’s new: Farmer’s Corner retail center sells for $3 million
The 77,000-square-foot farmhouse-style center at 2500 S. San Jacinto Ave. was sold to an unidentified buyer in San Diego. → Read More
What’s new: Farmer’s Corner retail center sells for $3 million – San Bernardino Sun
The 77,000-square-foot farmhouse-style center at 2500 S. San Jacinto Ave. was sold to an unidentified buyer in San Diego. → Read More
Real estate news: Fountain Valley industrial park sells for $16.5 million
Also in the news: Hendy taps co-CEOs, switches to employee-owned structure amid leadership changes. → Read More
Tax filing deadline moves to mid-October for most Californians
The IRS said the extension includes most 2022 individual and business returns originally due April 18. → Read More
Status Update: Life Time ‘country club gym’ opening in Irvine – Orange County Register
Monthly membership starts at $279 for one; the Kids Academy membership for kids 3 months to age 11 is $60 per child. → Read More
What’s new: NASCAR sells Auto Club Speedway land in Fontana for $543 million – Orange County Register
An unknown number of acres on the 633-acre property was sold to Hillwood Development Co., a Dallas-based investor in commercial real estate. → Read More
Popular Cosori air fryer recalled because it might catch fire, melt or smoke
The Anaheim company that sold 2 million Cosori devices will replace them for customers who prove they’ve destroyed the old one. → Read More
What’s new: EV trucks to join Karma’s luxury car production in Moreno Valley
Luxembourg-based B-ON will be manufacturing its electric light-commercial trucks at Karma Automotive’s Moreno Valley facility on N. Perris Boulevard. → Read More
Status Update: Postal service looking to fill hundreds of jobs in Orange County
Hourly wages start at $16 but can range up to $60,000 annually, depending on the role. → Read More
Real estate news: CRB expands to sleek, open workspace in Irvine
The firm, which works with the life sciences and food and beverage clients, previously leased a 5,400-square-foot space at 14661 Franklin Ave. in Tustin. → Read More
Tired of Middle Class Tax Refund phone tree? Try these local numbers instead
More than 20 million calls have been made to Money Network’s activation and FAQs lines. → Read More
Status Update: Free tax prep available at VITA sites; Ace Hardware coming to Placentia
The program, hosted by Orange County United Way, is restricted to individuals and families that earned less than $60,000 in 2022. → Read More
What’s new: Mega-Chevron station in Norco sells for $12 million – San Bernardino Sun
Remodeled in 2020, it has 18 fueling stations, a self-service car wash and a 22,000-square-foot ExtraMile convenience store. → Read More
IRS says it will not tax California’s Middle Class Tax Refund – Orange County Register
The agency is using a welfare and disaster provision to skip taxation on these one-time payments → Read More
Status Update: Chef’s Table gala returns to Disneyland, raising money to help homeless – Orange County Register
Southern California chefs will prepare and serve a multiple-course gourmet meal tableside to help raise money to provide housing and healthcare services to the homeless. → Read More