Irvine News Archives - Page 111 of 135

July 27, 2022

City of Hope outpatient cancer center celebrates completion in Irvine

A massive sheet of glass towers above a walkway in Irvine that cancer patients will soon be passing daily, some likely nervous and unsure, others hopeful. The window declares a simple message in bold lettering:...

July 27, 2022

Fast food worker caravan coming to Orange County, pushing for AB 257

Fast-food workers plan to caravan across Orange County on Wednesday, July 27, demanding passage of a bill aimed at protecting them from sexual harassment, wage theft, safety violations and violence in the workplace. Assembly Bill...

July 26, 2022

Demise of Choco Taco creates a flurry of grief among fans

It’s been a cruel summer for Taco Bell fans. First the heavily hyped Mexican Pizza went on a long hiatus, and now Choco Tacos are being distcontinued. Choco Tacos are a novelty ice cream made...

July 25, 2022

Taking Back Sunday celebrates the 20th anniversary of ‘Tell All Your Friends,’ reveals new music is in the works

Two decades ago, Taking Back Sunday vocalist Adam Lazzara was working as a waiter and food deliveryman as the group recorded its first EP. Despite the Long Island, New York rock band’s ambition to produce...

July 25, 2022

Status Update: Girls Inc. seeks mentors for career and college-bound youth

Girls Inc. of Orange County is seeking businesswomen to mentor next-gen leaders as they move toward college and careers. With the school year approaching, the nonprofit needs 30 to 40 mentors for its new Project...

July 22, 2022

Real estate news: Siemens moving regional HQ to Costa Mesa from Cypress

The energy tech company Siemens is relocating its regional headquarters to Costa Mesa from Cypress in early 2023, according to the South Coast Metro Alliance. The company, which currently occupies a large campus at 6021...

July 21, 2022

OC Sheriff’s recruits share training with Special Olympics athletes

Special Olympics athlete Brett Laza, in red, runs with Sheriff cadets during the Fallen Officers’ Memorial Run in Tustin on Wednesday, July 20, 2022. Laza, 30, is part of the academy’s new partnership with Special...

July 19, 2022

Playing with the big toys

Jonathan Ficachi and his three-year-old daughter Rebecca Ficachi operate a crane during the Touch-A-Truck event hosted by the Orange County Soccer Club in Irvine on Saturday, July 16, 2022. (Photo by Drew A. Kelley, Contributing...

July 18, 2022

2 killed in fiery Irvine crash in Northpark gated community

Two died in a hatchback that was rear-ended before catching fire in an Irvine gated community Sunday, July 17, and the driver of the car that hit them was arrested on suspicion of driving while...

July 18, 2022

Status Update: Board & Brew coming to Costa Mesa; Pura Vida opens at Spectrum

Board & Brew Specialty Sandwiches is opening its 23rd location with a new shop in Costa Mesa. The grand opening will be held the weekend of July 29-31 at 3030 Harbor Blvd., Suite H-1. The...