Artists Reimagining Tradition at Laguna Beach | Irvine News

Artists Reimagining Tradition at Laguna Beach | Irvine News

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 [http://theplantdaddies.com/lanews] Laguna Beach’s Festival of Arts returns for its 94th year, bursting with 120+ artists across painting, sculpture, jewelry, glass, and more—blending veteran legends with bold newcomers. Discover Marjan Rajaei fusing Persian and Western styles, James Hendershott’s fiery cat painting, and Sheri Cohen’s bronze masterpieces rivaling gold. Michael Ward’s nostalgic Americana, Rick Graves’ wild new photography—from Porsche races to Alaskan sled dogs—and Carey Schneider’s cowboy portraits prove art’s endless reinvention. From Adam Whobrey’s glass to Mike Tauber’s global ceramic tiles, this festival is a vibrant, soulful celebration of creativity for every taste. 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. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/4c07ca84a342c208

Laguna Art-A-Fair Turns 60 with Bold New Voices | Irvine News

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 [http://theplantdaddies.com/lanews] Laguna Art-A-Fair turns 60 with a dazzling global lineup of 40 new artists fusing vintage techniques with cutting-edge materials, creating a vibrant tapestry of sculpture, glass, gourd art, and more. Local Laguna Woods Village talents like Carrie Olsen, Eva Altmann, Viviana Stone, and Audrey Grider bring bold, personal styles to the mix, while debut artist Deborah Shriver showcases textured pandemic-inspired paintings. It’s a celebration of creativity, connection, and art’s endless evolution — a must-see spectacle running through early September. 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. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/4cf4a39f1bd17526

Pentagon Rewrites Iran War Casualties | Irvine News

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 [http://theplantdaddies.com/lanews] Four U.S. troops killed in recent Iran-linked clashes are now officially categorized under “Overseas Operations” — a new Pentagon tracking label that began July 7 — sparking confusion and raising questions about how the military is counting casualties amid renewed hostilities. Once listed as Iran war deaths, their names now appear alongside 207 wounded in a broader, less specific category, with the Pentagon offering shifting justifications for their inclusion — sometimes tying them to counter-ISIS missions, other times to general overseas duties. The move follows a drop in previously reported Iran conflict casualties, which the Pentagon blamed on “data disruptions,” while U.S. Central Command deflected further questions to the Pentagon, leaving families and analysts grappling with a murky, evolving accounting of the conflict’s human cost. 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. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/21210bdd471b61fa

Hit-and-Run Victim in Critical Condition | Irvine News

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 [http://theplantdaddies.com/lanews] A pedestrian is in critical condition after a hit-and-run in Santa Ana late Saturday night — police are urgently seeking witnesses to help identify the fleeing driver who struck the victim near West First Street and Harbor Boulevard. The victim was rushed to the hospital and remains in serious condition. Authorities are calling for public assistance to solve this dangerous case and bring the driver to justice. If you have any information, contact the Santa Ana Police Watch Commander at 714-245-8700. 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. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/27aa06431f322d9e

U.S. and Iran Pause Escalation | Irvine News

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 [http://theplantdaddies.com/lanews] Tensions between the U.S. and Iran have briefly paused as both sides halt attacks — a potential diplomatic lifeline amid escalating regional violence. After Iran began firing at ships in the Strait of Hormuz, the U.S. launched strikes on Iranian coastal targets, but now both nations are stepping back, with Iran claiming it’s stopping attacks on U.S.-hosting countries — including a deadly strike in Jordan. While President Trump still favors diplomacy, he’s keeping all options open. Mediators are pushing for a compromise allowing freer shipping through the Strait, though nuclear issues remain unresolved. Global energy markets are already feeling the strain as gas prices rise. Meanwhile, Israeli PM Netanyahu heads to Washington to back Trump’s Iran pressure — while warning any further attacks on Israel would be catastrophic. 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. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/ed42964408a1d8f4