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May 22, 2024

UCI Divest group prompts walkout over treatment, suspensions in encampment protest last week

More than 100 people have gathered in UC Irvine’s Aldrich Park this afternoon, May 22, following the UCI Divest Coalition’s call for a walkout in response to suspensions the group… Continue Reading UCI Divest group...

May 21, 2024

Aliso Viejo man was childhood friend of UPS driver he’s accused of shooting to death

The man suspected of fatally shooting a United Parcel Service driver on his route in Irvine last week was on disability from the company and a childhood friend of the… Continue Reading Aliso Viejo man...

May 21, 2024

11-year-old to break Irvine Valley College’s record, and her brother’s, as school’s youngest grad

At 11 years old, Athena Elling is doing what any normal pre-teens do: exploring her hobbies, taking care of her pets and hanging out with her family. But unlike her… Continue Reading 11-year-old to break...

May 18, 2024

Get a free doughnut Saturday, May 18 if you dress like Dolly Parton

Like doughnuts? Well, you can get a free one at participating Krispy Kreme restaurants Saturday, May 18 if you dress like singer-songwriter Dolly Parton, wear a piece of her merch… Continue Reading Get a free...

May 17, 2024

UPS driver fatally shot in Irvine

A United Parcel Service driver was fatally shot while sitting in his truck in Irvine on Thursday, May 16. The UPS driver, believed to be on-duty, was shot around 3… Continue Reading UPS driver fatally...

May 16, 2024

UCI Chancellor responds to campus encampment crackdown: ‘I’m brokenhearted”

UC Irvine Chancellor Howard Gillman called Wednesday a “sad day for our university” after police took multiple people into custody and cleared a Gaza Solidarity Encampment that had been on… Continue Reading UCI Chancellor responds...

May 16, 2024

After protests, UCI cancels Wednesday evening classes

Officials at UCI canceled evening classes Wednesday and advised staff to work remotely Thursday after a large group of police moved to break up a campus-based pro-Palestinian encampment and taking… Continue Reading After protests, UCI...

May 15, 2024

Crowd at Gaza Solidarity Encampment demanding UCI reverse suspensions, divest; police have arrived

Students and supporters calling for UC Irvine administrators to drop suspensions of students involved in a Gaza Solidarity Encampment on campus and meet other demands kicked up the pressure on… Continue Reading Crowd at Gaza...

May 15, 2024

Gaza solidarity encampments at UCI and Chapman continue to rally for changes

UC Irvine Chancellor Howard Gillman in a Tuesday night email sent to the campus community reiterated there are some demands being made by students who have formed a solidarity encampment… Continue Reading Gaza solidarity encampments...

May 10, 2024

City of Irvine breaks ground on Great Park cultural terrace

Irvine leaders celebrated this week breaking ground on the 45-acre Cultural Terrace West development, which will be the next large section of the city’s Great Park to be completed. A… Continue Reading City of Irvine...