Toy and food drives are gearing up for the county’s neediest, Irvine changes course on the future of the Great Park – these are just some of this week’s biggest local headlines.

A rare matchup next year between two Republican Congress members for a redistricted seat straddling OC and Riverside is already heating up.

OC Animal Care currently has fewer cats available for adoption heading into the winter months, when breeding slows down. The shelter is also currently giving out free Disney giveaway items with each ...