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July 8, 2024

Man killed at Irvine sober-living facility

A 24-year-old man was arrested today on suspicion of killing an 18-year-old man at a sober-living facility in Irvine. Police were called just after 6 a.m. Monday to 2 Tyler Place, where the victim was...

July 8, 2024

He’s won professor of the year four years in a row. What makes him so popular?

Criminology. Law. The Supreme Court. Bad Bunny. Harry Styles. Taylor Swift. Any one of these topics could weave its way into a Brandon Golob lecture at the UC Irvine School of Social Ecology. At the...

July 7, 2024

Southern California organizations condemn hate, as attacks against LGBTQ+, Jewish and Muslim communities rise

Something as simple as walking down the street can become a much more tense moment if you are LGBTQ+, or a person of color. Because of this, new California data about anti-LGBTQ+ attacks — along...

Hoag celebrates milestone in $1 billion Irvine expansion

Hoag recently celebrated a milestone in its $1 billion Irvine expansion with a topping-off ceremony at its Sand Canyon Avenue campus. Physicians, employees and leaders gathered to sign the final beam before it was...

Flying Leathernecks Museum gets a lift

Forty Marine Corps aircraft that served an important role in defending America’s freedoms and values have already begun returning home to Irvine. City officials recently awarded a $20 million grant to the Flying Leatherneck...

Yale welcomes Irvine Valley grad

When Diego Victoria was 7, he began watching true-crime dramas with his dad, including “Dateline” and “48 Hours.” His father didn’t speak English, so Victoria translated everything into Spanish. Processing the law in two...

Space tourism launches a new venture in Irvine

Space tourism got a boost – literally – in June when Virgin Galactic launched four paying customers on an hourlong journey that featured a bird’s-eye view of planet Earth and three minutes of near-weightlessness....

July 3, 2024

Take your baking to the next level

Bakers of all ages can now hone their craft with the help of a do-it-yourself baking studio. Home Baking Day, which recently opened in Culver Plaza, provides the ingredients, utensils, modern equipment and assistance...

Irvine Ranch Conservancy honors volunteers

The Irvine Ranch Conservancy recently honored its team of volunteers and partners at a celebration held in Limestone Canyon Nature Preserve. Among those thanked were Joe Bramblett and Joan Steiner, who have each contributed...

July 3, 2024

Your choice: Fresh oysters or steam-kettle cooking

The name of Johnny Nguyen’s new spot, The Dive Oyster Bar, only tells half the story. Yes, he serves fresh oysters – a half-dozen varieties daily. But it’s his steam-kettle cooking technique that evokes...