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February 3, 2023

Irvine-based Rivian developing an electric bike

By Ed Ludlow | Bloomberg Irvine-based Rivian Automotive is developing an electric bike, the chief executive officer told staff, potentially expanding the EV maker’s product lineup. RJ Scaringe disclosed the… Continue Reading Irvine-based Rivian developing...

February 3, 2023

Activision to pay $35 million to SEC after ‘frat boy culture’ complaints

By Cecilia D’Anastasio | Bloomberg Santa Monica-based Activision Blizzard, the video game maker Microsoft is proposing to buy for $69 billion, settled federal allegations that it failed to put in… Continue Reading Activision to pay...

February 3, 2023

2 people detained after suspicious hazmat incident at apartment complex in Irvine

Irvine police detained two people after a suspicious hazmat incident at an apartment complex in Irvine prompted further investigation. On Thursday, Feb. 2, personnel from the Orange County Fire Authority… Continue Reading 2 people detained...

February 2, 2023

Ready Table One? This O.C. Korean BBQ chain has robot servers that will even sing to you

Elizabeth can take you to your table, sing you happy birthday, show you restaurant promotions and do it in 50 languages. But “she” isn’t some wonder server — Elizabeth is… Continue Reading Ready Table One?...

February 2, 2023

Fryer: Ex-rivals now tight teammates for Orange County all-star football game

Cody Going learned something while practicing for the Orange County North-South All-Star Classic all-star football game. Which is, those San Clemente guys are actually OK. “Most of my teammates used… Continue Reading Fryer: Ex-rivals now...

February 2, 2023

Irvine Councilmember Tammy Kim announces mayoral run

Irvine Councilmember Tammy Kim announced a mayoral run on Thursday morning. Kim said she will run for the city’s mayor role in 2024, “to protect our reputation as a global… Continue Reading Irvine Councilmember Tammy...

February 1, 2023

Where to celebrate Black History Month events in Orange County

February is Black History Month, honoring Black voices, achievements, struggles and stories. Here are some events and exhibits happening in Orange County. Anaheim Feb. 4: The 43rd annual Orange County Black History… Continue Reading Where to celebrate...

February 1, 2023

Rivian cuts 6% of workforce, spares assembly-line workers

By Chester Dawson and Ed Ludlow | Bloomberg Irvine-based Rivian Automotive is reducing its headcount by 6% in a cost-savings measure but sparing assembly line workers at its sole operational… Continue Reading Rivian cuts 6%...

February 1, 2023

Driver gets 7 years for vehicular manslaughter in crash that killed former Miss Tustin

SANTA ANA — A motorist with an extensive record of speeding tickets pleaded guilty Tuesday and was immediately sentenced to seven years in prison for a fatal crash in Irvine.… Continue Reading Driver gets 7...

February 1, 2023

Open Division of boys basketball playoffs might not include any Orange County teams

The way it looks now, no Orange County team will be in the Open Division for the CIF Southern Section boys basketball playoffs. This would be the first time that… Continue Reading Open Division of...