Irvine News Archives - Page 92 of 144

March 1, 2023

Irvine announces plan to buy, close asphalt plant and make a preserve

An asphalt plant in the foothills of northern Irvine is set to become a preserve with housing that would pay for the acquisition. Irvine leader announced Tuesday, Feb. 28, the… Continue Reading Irvine announces plan...

March 1, 2023

State audit says OCPA circumvented policies in issuing $1.8 million in contracts

The Orange County Power Authority’s chief executive and his staff repeatedly circumvented key procurement policies without sufficient oversight and improperly issued $1.8 million in marketing and financial services contracts on… Continue Reading State audit says...

February 28, 2023

Last of students stranded at science camps in snow storm reunited with families

As soon as 11-year-old Elle Yazdani stepped off a school bus after being snowed in at an outdoor science camp in the mountains, her mom was there with a big… Continue Reading Last of students...

February 28, 2023

Teacher at Irvine’s Beckman High School arrested after recording devices found in school restroom

IRVINE — A teacher at Beckman High School in Irvine was arrested Monday on suspicion of hiding recording devices in a bathroom at the school. Siu Kong Sit was arrested… Continue Reading Teacher at Irvine’s...

February 28, 2023

OC students snowed in at science camps are coming home

Hundreds of students who went away to outdoor science camps in the mountains last week and got stuck there due to heavy snowfall are expected back home Monday, Feb. 27.… Continue Reading OC students snowed...

February 27, 2023

Weezer’s Indie Rock Roadtrip Tour is coming to FivePoint Amphitheatre in Irvine

Los Angeles indie rock band Weezer is hitting the road and bringing some friends along on its Indie Rock Roadtrip Tour this summer. The outing includes stops at FivePoint Amphitheatre… Continue Reading Weezer’s Indie Rock...

February 27, 2023

Final Orange County boys basketball Top 25: Mater Dei, Canyon finish 1-2 in the rankings

This final Orange County high school boys basketball rankings for the 2022-23 season. Notable this week: Mater Dei won the CIF Southern Section Division 1 championship and finishes at No.… Continue Reading Final Orange County...

February 27, 2023

Status Update: Life Time ‘country club gym’ opening in Irvine

A massive, luxury gym has landed in a former 24 Hour Fitness in Irvine. The facility got a major overhaul after Life Time leased the facility in 2021 at 18007… Continue Reading Status Update: Life...

February 25, 2023

Orange County students ‘snowed in’ at science camps due to weather

Southern California’s weather events delayed the return trip of hundreds of Orange County students participating in outdoor science camps in the mountains. At least two Orange County school districts have… Continue Reading Orange County students...

February 23, 2023

$3.2 million in wages, benefits recovered for Alorica call center workers

Federal regulators have recovered nearly $3.2 million in back wages and benefits for more than 3,100 subcontractors working at call centers in Florida and Oklahoma run by Irvine-based Alorica. The… Continue Reading $3.2 million in...