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Irvine – October 20, 2026 -- Radiant Health Centers offers LGBTQ+ case management services that connect underrepresented members of the Irvine community with the resources they need to improve their long-term health.

Managing your health takes more than booking a doctor's appointment. According to the clinic, a range of factors can make it hard for patients to get treatment, keep up with appointments and find long-term support. Case managers step in to coordinate appointments, connect patients with support and provide guidance.

Case managers simplify insurance and provider searches

Understanding insurance policies, locating inclusive providers, scheduling appointments and knowing where to turn for support can overwhelm anyone. Case managers offer personalized help, from connecting patients with affirming healthcare to explaining the services and resources available.

Irvine – October 20, 2026 -- Patients heading into a first primary care visit in Orange County can prepare with three steps: gather health records, write down questions and know what the appointment includes, according to Radiant Health Centers.

The clinic has served LGBTQ+ patients in Irvine, Santa Ana and across Orange County for more than 40 years. It describes its primary care as inclusive and judgment-free, with patients able to discuss their health openly.

Bring your health history to the exam room

Collect records on past medical conditions, surgeries and allergies, plus any recent test results. Add a list of every medication and supplement you take. The clinic says this information helps a provider understand your history and make informed care recommendations.

Irvine – October 19, 2026 -- OluKai's new Pāhi boot costs $300, gets early access on October 20 and goes on sale sitewide on October 22, with a sole designed to be resoled so the boots last for years.

The limited-edition boot is a collaboration with Neil Kamimura, a Big Island Hawai'i native and master bladesmith. Self-taught, Kamimura gained international recognition by winning the History Channel competition show Forged in Fire. When he is not restoring vintage motorcycles, he makes knives and swords sought after by celebrities and collectors.

Pull-up leather is built to develop a patina

The Pāhi uses premium pull-up leather saturated with dense waxes and oils. With wear, the leather develops a distinctive, multi-tonal patina. It also naturally resists water, drying, cracking and hardening over time.

Irvine – – October 16, 2026 -- ROKFORM's iPhone Duo Rugged Case for Apple's first foldable iPhone is available for pre-order at $89.99, with shipping estimated for October 30, 2026.

The case covers both screens and the hinge

ROKFORM says the case offers 360-degree protection and a reinforced hinge that does not restrict the fold. Tempered glass is built in over the outer display, so owners do not need a separate screen protector.

Shock-absorbing TPU and rigid polycarbonate make up the body. The profile is 4.15mm thick, and the case weighs 86 grams.

MAGMAX magnets hold 2–3 times more than standard cases

Integrated MAGMAXTM magnets give 2–3 times the magnetic holding power of standard cases, according to the company. They grip compatible magnetic surfaces, mounts, chargers and accessories, and the case supports MagSafe® functionality.

Irvine, Calif. – October 15, 2026 -- People living with arthritis can join the free "Whole Body Healing for Arthritis" webinar today at 7 p.m. ET, hosted by the Arthritis Foundation and sponsored by 1MD Nutrition.

Board-certified rheumatologist Adam Kreitenberg, MD, who is also a physician formulator at 1MD Nutrition, leads the session. It covers how to pair medical care with healthy lifestyle habits, emotional wellness strategies and appropriate complementary therapies.

Nearly 60 million people in the U.S. have an arthritis diagnosis

That figure includes adults and children, and the effects go beyond joint pain. Fatigue, disrupted sleep and emotional strain can make everyday activities harder, so care needs to address overall well-being. Kreitenberg says "managing arthritis is a long game," and he points to everyday factors people can influence: how they move, eat, sleep and manage stress.

Irvine, Calif. – October 05, 2026 -- TCL is discounting select smartphones and tablets by up to $150 during Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days, running October 6-7 on Amazon.

The sale covers TCL's NXTPAPER lineup and TAB A1 tablets

The promotion spans the complete TCL TAB A1 Series, select NXTPAPER tablets, and the TCL NXTPAPER 70 Pro smartphone. Several of the featured devices use TCL's NXTPAPER display technology, which the company designed to mimic a paper-like viewing experience for reading, streaming and note-taking.

NXTPAPER tablet buyers get free accessories

TCL is bundling a free stylus and flip case with purchases of its NXTPAPER tablets during the sale window.

The timing lines up with early holiday shopping

TCL positioned the two-day discount window as a chance for shoppers to pick up its newer smartphone and tablet models at reduced prices as holiday-season buying begins.

Santa Ana, Calif. – September 29, 2026 -- OC Waste & Recycling (OCWR) will host a countywide Community Compost Giveaway on Saturday, October 3, from 7:30 a.m. to noon, offering free, ready-to-use compost made from green waste collected across Orange County homes, while supplies last.

The compost will be distributed at three sites: Bee Canyon Greenery at Frank R. Bowerman Landfill in Irvine, Valencia Greenery at Olinda Alpha Landfill in Brea, and Capistrano Greenery at Prima Deshecha Landfill in San Juan Capistrano.

Residents must bring their own containers at two locations.

At the Irvine and San Juan Capistrano sites, residents need to bring their own containers or heavy-duty yard waste bags along with a shovel to load the compost themselves. At the Brea location, OCWR will hand out prefilled bags, limited to four per household while supplies last.

Irvine, Calif. – September 24, 2026 -- SUPER73 is releasing two new colorways for its M1D Special Edition electric bike, expanding its partnership with Oracle Red Bull Racing (ORBR). Riders can choose Nightfall Blue for a classic look or Suzuka White, a design referencing Max Verstappen's 2025 win at Japan's Suzuka circuit.

The M1D SE builds on a sold-out first collaboration

This marks the second joint release between SUPER73 and ORBR, following the sold-out Z and R Adventure Series. The new colorways extend the partnership to the M1D SE, a model with standard dual-battery capability, internal lockable storage for a second battery, and a sizing platform designed to fit riders of different heights.

Irvine, Calif. – – September 19, 2026 -- Irvine Spectrum Center opens its new Spectrum SunWheel to the public on Saturday, September 19, with a 9:45 a.m. ribbon cutting followed by a full day of festivities starting at 10 a.m.

The new wheel stands 132 feet tall, 24 feet taller than the original attraction it replaces

The Spectrum SunWheel takes the place of the center's Giant Wheel, which first opened in 2002. Manufactured by Italy-based Fabbri Group, the new structure features 27 gondolas that each seat up to six passengers.

Riders get upgraded audio and programmable LED lighting

Each gondola includes an enhanced in-gondola audio system. The wheel itself is outfitted with programmable LED technology across its rim and spokes, and operators redesigned ride operations to cut down on wait times.

Irvine, Calif. – September 19, 2026 -- Mazda has launched a national program to reward youth sports coaches, giving families a chance to nominate a coach for a free Mazda CX-90 through October 18.

The automaker partnered with youth sports platform TeamSnap on the initiative, which aims to support coaches who go beyond their basic duties to help kids stay engaged in organized sports. Five coaches selected through a partnership with Good Morning America will each receive a new CX-90 in recognition of their local impact.

Families can nominate a coach starting today

Starting today through October 18, parents and youth athletes can submit nominations for a coach via Mazda's nomination page, highlighting one who has made an extraordinary difference for their team.