Irvine News Archives - Page 12 of 143

November 25, 2024

Pair arrested after car crashes through OCFA gate in Irvine

IRVINE — A driver suspected of DUI and a passenger were in custody Sunday after ramming through the gate of Orange County Fire Authority headquarters in Irvine. About 11:45 p.m.… Continue Reading Pair arrested after...

November 23, 2024

Stolen $285,000 McLaren seized at Irvine man’s home, police say

A McLaren valued at $285,000 has been seized at the home of an Irvine resident who police say is tied to an interstate auto theft ring. Zihua Zhang, 37, of… Continue Reading Stolen $285,000 McLaren...

November 21, 2024

Taco Bell brings back its Caramel Apple Empanada

Taco Bell temporarily restored its Caramel Apple Empanada to the menu on Thursday, Nov. 21, as part of its “Decades” lineup of nostalgic, retired food items. The dessert features warm… Continue Reading Taco Bell brings...

November 20, 2024

Irvine debuts its first protected street lane exclusive for bikes

A new Class IV protected bikeway on Cadence near the Great Park in Irvine, CA, on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024. The 1.25-mile Class IV protected bikeway is a lane dedicated… Continue Reading Irvine debuts its...

November 20, 2024

UC patient care, service workers launch two-day strike Wednesday

Thousands of patient care and service workers at UCLA, UC Irvine and other University of California campuses across the state began a two-day strike Wednesday, alleging unfair bargaining tactics that… Continue Reading UC patient care,...

November 20, 2024

New CAIR survey reveals 1 in 2 Muslim students reported harassment at California colleges

Nearly half of Muslim students in 87 colleges and universities across California experienced harassment or discrimination at school, according to a new report. The California chapter of the Council on… Continue Reading New CAIR survey...

405 project wins awards

For years it has been easy to tell where Orange County ends while driving to L.A. because the quality of the 5 and 405 freeways diminished markedly after crossing… Continue Reading 405 project wins...

Girls Inc. sparks Irvine teen’s activism

Kristen Lew’s LinkedIn page describes her as a passionate mental health activist. She manages her own nonprofit and a podcast, for which she interviews top mental health experts. She… Continue Reading Girls Inc. sparks...

Young musician merges her two passions

Rubi Lee, one of Irvine’s youngest preeminent musicians, performed as a guest violin soloist with the Pacific Symphony Orchestra in five concerts this summer, playing a movement from Tchaikovsky’s… Continue Reading Young musician merges...

November 19, 2024

Irvine earns Master Plan accolade

The master-planned city of Irvine has been recognized as the nation’s best planned community by Zonda, an international real estate research organization. The city’s village lifestyle and economic opportunities… Continue Reading Irvine earns Master...