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May 2, 2024

No updates on whether UCI will dismantle encampment, spokesperson says

A university spokesperson on day four of the Gaza-solidarity encampment at UC Irvine said there are no updates on whether the university will take further action regarding the protest in light of the overnight dismantling...

May 2, 2024

Irvine-based Rivian cutting more jobs with woes mounting for EV market

By Ed Ludlow and Isis Almeida | Bloomberg Irvine-based Rivian Automotive will cut an another 1% of its workforce, the second round of layoffs this year as the electric vehicle industry grapples with flagging consumer...

May 2, 2024

Nearly 2 miles of street in Irvine will be free of cars this Saturday

For several hours this weekend, there will be zero cars on nearly two miles of roadway along Barranca Parkway and Harvard Avenue in Irvine. Instead, runners, walkers, cyclists and skaters — and maybe even some...

May 1, 2024

UC Irvine pro-Palestinian encampment makes preparations following clashes overnight at UCLA

UC Irvine students at a pro-Palestinian encampment were preparing Wednesday morning, May 1, for possible counter-protestors to arrive on campus as a violent clash that occurred overnight at UCLA has raised fears. “We are getting...

May 1, 2024

33 free fun things to do in Southern California in May

Yes, the sun is finally out, so let’s go and enjoy it! Here’s our list of fun things to do in May that are really free! (And really fun.) FREE ON CERTAIN DATES The Queen...

April 30, 2024

Duo sentenced for 2021 Pasadena strip mall shooting that killed Azusa man

Two men were recently sentenced for a shooting at a Pasadena strip mall where an Azusa man was killed and a Duarte woman injured three years ago. Dante Dejuan Ward of Irvine received 22 years in...

April 30, 2024

UC Irvine pro-Palestian encampment lasts overnight, demonstrator asked to leave campus by police

A few dozen students at UC Irvine stayed overnight at a tent encampment that formed Monday, April 29, on campus, hoping to get the university to cut financial ties with Israel and raise awareness over...

April 29, 2024

Irvine dedicates a spot for an Armenian genocide memorial

Irvine dedicated land in its Great Park over the weekend for an Armenian genocide memorial that was added to plans last year. City officials, along with the Orange County Armenian Genocide Memorial Committee, held a...

April 29, 2024

Pro-Palestinian students set up tents at UC Irvine

Dozens of pro-Palestinian students set up tents at UC Irvine early Monday, calling for the university to divest itself from Israeli businesses, joining a movement that’s reached colleges across the country. About 50 protesters surrounded roughly...

April 26, 2024

Real estate news: 30 remodeled Westminster apartments fetch $10 million

A 30-unit apartment complex in Westminster recently sold for $10,025,000. CBRE represented both sides of the deal but did not identify the buyer or seller. La Pat Courtyard Apartments at 13812 La Pat Place includes...