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Hosted by Corey with the Story, Irvine News Today delivers fast, focused daily updates on the stories shaping Irvine—from local news and business to culture, sports, and community developments. Designed for quick, on-the-go listening, each episode brings you up to speed in minutes. Produced by AI for speed, consistency, and global scale, the show is part of The Daily News Now network—bringing local news to every city in the world and keeping communities connected. Irvine News Today is your daily snapshot of what’s happening across the city. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai

  1. Sep 20

    Bronze Jesus Statue Stolen from Church | Irvine News

    A $50,000 bronze statue of Jesus vanished in a brazen early-morning heist at a Santa Ana Catholic church, as two masked thieves sliced it from its base and dragged it across the property toward a nearby high school—possibly to load into a waiting getaway car. This isn’t the first time the church has been targeted, raising suspicions of a pattern. Police are actively seeking witnesses and tips through Detective R. Wilson’s contact info, hoping to recover the stolen religious icon before it’s gone for good. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.ocregister.com/2026/09/18/50000-bronze-jesus-statue-stolen-from-santa-ana-church/ More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4d058cdc66a29ae4 Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. Presented by The Plant Daddies — rare specimen trees, living art, and hand-carved limestone vessels and fountains for extraordinary spaces. Showrooms in Los Angeles and Irvine. Listeners of Irvine News Today receive 10% off with code LANEWS10. theplantdaddies.com/lanews

  2. Sep 20

    Heat Waves and Hospital Beds | Irvine News

    New research reveals that human-caused climate change is linked to at least a quarter of U.S. ER visits for heat-related illnesses, with heat deaths soaring over 50% since 2000. Scientists used climate models to compare current and pre-warming conditions, showing how rising temps drive emergency demand — though estimates vary due to humidity, hospital coding, and other factors. Experts warn this is just the beginning: as extreme weather intensifies, so will health burdens — but most heat illness is preventable, making this data vital for adapting healthcare systems to a hotter future. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.ocregister.com/2026/09/18/climate-change-er-heat-illness/ More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3db2a97019f0c337 Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. Presented by The Plant Daddies — rare specimen trees, living art, and hand-carved limestone vessels and fountains for extraordinary spaces. Showrooms in Los Angeles and Irvine. Listeners of Irvine News Today receive 10% off with code LANEWS10. theplantdaddies.com/lanews

  3. Sep 19

    White House Bans Key Media Outlets | Irvine News

    White House reportedly bans CNN, MSNBC, and Politico from press access, citing “fake news” and biased coverage — a move echoing past controversies like the 2025 AP blockade, sparking fresh First Amendment debates and raising alarms about the future of press freedom in the administration’s orbit. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.ocregister.com/2026/09/18/trump-media-bans/ More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9ef6f5065d6ac4c4 Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. Presented by The Plant Daddies — rare specimen trees, living art, and hand-carved limestone vessels and fountains for extraordinary spaces. Showrooms in Los Angeles and Irvine. Listeners of Irvine News Today receive 10% off with code LANEWS10. theplantdaddies.com/lanews

  4. Sep 19

    Foreign Cash Powers Media Merger | Irvine News

    Paramount’s blockbuster merger with Warner Bros. Discovery is getting a major financial boost from Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE—billions in cash—with the FCC now approving their indirect stake, up to 100%, though without voting power. Paramount insists this is vital for global competitiveness, with the Ellison family and RedBird Capital retaining control, and claims foreign investors can’t sway news operations like CBS and CNN. Critics call it unprecedented and worry about hidden influence over media content, while one FCC commissioner slammed the ruling as enabling repressive regimes to indirectly steer a massive media giant. The merger itself remains legally tangled, with lawsuits from states and the Writers Guild challenging its anti-competitive impact; a key trial is set for March, and Paramount will wait to finalize anything until then. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.ocregister.com/2026/09/18/fcc-approves-paramount-sovereign-funds/ More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/10fe0a397df871eb Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. Presented by The Plant Daddies — rare specimen trees, living art, and hand-carved limestone vessels and fountains for extraordinary spaces. Showrooms in Los Angeles and Irvine. Listeners of Irvine News Today receive 10% off with code LANEWS10. theplantdaddies.com/lanews

  5. Sep 19

    Two Men Deported to Equatorial Guinea | Irvine News

    Two men deported to Equatorial Guinea are allegedly being held in brutal, arbitrary conditions — beaten, threatened with guns, and denied contact with lawyers — after being arrested for breaking a mirror. Their ordeal unfolds at a hotel turned detention center under a controversial U.S. immigration deal tied to the Trump administration’s crackdown on asylum seekers. Advocates warn this is part of a broader strategy to deter asylum claims, while rights groups sound alarms over escalating violence and human rights violations in a country notorious for corruption. One detainee was filmed protesting at gunpoint — a chilling symbol of the system’s cruelty. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.ocregister.com/2026/09/18/us-deportees-equatorial-guinea-treatment/ More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1acd3f3d4b54bb01 Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. Presented by The Plant Daddies — rare specimen trees, living art, and hand-carved limestone vessels and fountains for extraordinary spaces. Showrooms in Los Angeles and Irvine. Listeners of Irvine News Today receive 10% off with code LANEWS10. theplantdaddies.com/lanews

  6. Sep 19

    Pride Returns Home to Santa Ana | Irvine News

    Orange County Pride is roaring back to downtown Santa Ana for its biggest, most anticipated festival yet—marking a heartfelt homecoming to the city where it all began in 1989. Free for all, this year’s event features themed zones like Disneyland, new performance spaces including Rainbow Commons and expanded Sapphic Oasis, and a dedicated Transcentral hub within the 4th Street Market. Big-name headliners like Charo, Mama Duke, and Chris Conde take the stage, while an after-party bar crawl kicks off post-10 PM. With record volunteer sign-ups, local business support, and community nostalgia fueling the excitement, this isn’t just a festival—it’s a celebration of visibility, inclusion, and belonging for everyone. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.ocregister.com/2026/09/18/oc-prides-big-homecoming-festival-returns-to-downtown-santa-ana-in-october/ More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9dbac687456a2489 Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. Presented by The Plant Daddies — rare specimen trees, living art, and hand-carved limestone vessels and fountains for extraordinary spaces. Showrooms in Los Angeles and Irvine. Listeners of Irvine News Today receive 10% off with code LANEWS10. theplantdaddies.com/lanews

  7. Sep 19

    Jury Split in Lindsay Clancy Trial | Irvine News

    The Lindsay Clancy murder trial ended in a mistrial after jurors deadlocked — 11 believed she was mentally ill and not guilty, but one juror, Michael Desronvil, insisted she was fully aware and responsible. His conviction that she knew what she did sparked national debate, led to intense scrutiny of his personal life, and even drew support from Florida’s governor. With over $289K raised for his security and legal fees, Desronvil remains at the center of a polarizing case that refuses to fade. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.ocregister.com/2026/09/18/lindsay-clancy-holdout-juror-speaks/ More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/89d13c4eb0ddbb69 Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. Presented by The Plant Daddies — rare specimen trees, living art, and hand-carved limestone vessels and fountains for extraordinary spaces. Showrooms in Los Angeles and Irvine. Listeners of Irvine News Today receive 10% off with code LANEWS10. theplantdaddies.com/lanews

  8. Sep 19

    Big Bend Wall Construction Ignites Resistance | Irvine News

    Construction has kicked off on a 47-mile border wall in remote Big Bend, Texas — the first major build in the area amid fierce local resistance. Despite ranchers, environmentalists, and landowners arguing the region isn’t a hotspot for crossings, the administration presses ahead with its plan to install steel barriers, roads, and tech along the entire 2,000-mile border — now building 12 miles per week, double last year’s pace. Activists vow to keep fighting, launching lawsuits and rallying lawmakers, while concerns over flooding, sacred sites, and ecological damage mount. The battle for this land is far from over. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.ocregister.com/2026/09/18/trump-big-bend-border-wall-construction-begins/ More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/36164ef2bdf68002 Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. Presented by The Plant Daddies — rare specimen trees, living art, and hand-carved limestone vessels and fountains for extraordinary spaces. Showrooms in Los Angeles and Irvine. Listeners of Irvine News Today receive 10% off with code LANEWS10. theplantdaddies.com/lanews

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Hosted by Corey with the Story, Irvine News Today delivers fast, focused daily updates on the stories shaping Irvine—from local news and business to culture, sports, and community developments. Designed for quick, on-the-go listening, each episode brings you up to speed in minutes. Produced by AI for speed, consistency, and global scale, the show is part of The Daily News Now network—bringing local news to every city in the world and keeping communities connected. Irvine News Today is your daily snapshot of what’s happening across the city. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai

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