A Farewell to Stricklands: Irvine’s Beloved Ice Cream Shop Closes A Day Early

Edwin Goei • OC Weekly • December 31, 2018
Yesterday was Stricklands Ice Cream last day in business. The ice cream shop that has hosted many wonderful memories and happiness for all of Irvine and the Orange County community at large is being forced to close after 15 years in business. Its...
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