Orange County Almanac
Ever get the feeling that you are being watched while waiting for a traffic light to turn green in Irvine?
In a way, you are.
The eight busiest Irvine intersections are monitored by closed-circuit cameras, linked to the Irvine Traffic Research and Control Center on the second floor of City Hall.
Irvine traffic engineers change the timing of traffic signals from control center computer terminals to compensate for traffic jams.
Four more intersections will be monitored by the end of the year.
During the past 19 years, the number of traffic signals in Irvine has grown from 30 to 215.
Today
Attention cat lovers. The place to be is at the Orange County Fairgrounds, where a cat show will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The show, sponsored by The Perthshire Clan, will include contests for pedigree and non-pedigree felines.
An exhibition showcasing cat-related goods and services will also be held.
The show runs through Oct. 2.
The Orange County Fairgrounds is located at 88 Fair Drive in Costa Mesa. For more information, call (619) 598-5808.
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