Irvine News Archives - Page 147 of 171

July 27, 2022

Rivian cutting 6% of workforce as CEO cites volatile economy

By Ed Ludlow | Bloomberg Rivian Automotive Inc. is cutting about 6% of its workforce and simplifying product plans, saying the economy has made it harder for the electric-vehicle maker… Continue Reading Rivian cutting 6%...

July 27, 2022

Opponents speak out against fast-food bill as supporters rally in OC

Fast-food workers caravaned across Orange County on Wednesday, July 27 to demand passage of a bill aimed at protecting them from sexual harassment, wage theft, safety violations and workplace violence.… Continue Reading Opponents speak out...

July 27, 2022

City of Hope outpatient cancer center celebrates completion in Irvine

A massive sheet of glass towers above a walkway in Irvine that cancer patients will soon be passing daily, some likely nervous and unsure, others hopeful. The window declares a… Continue Reading City of Hope...

July 27, 2022

Fast food worker caravan coming to Orange County, pushing for AB 257

Fast-food workers plan to caravan across Orange County on Wednesday, July 27, demanding passage of a bill aimed at protecting them from sexual harassment, wage theft, safety violations and violence… Continue Reading Fast food worker...

July 26, 2022

Demise of Choco Taco creates a flurry of grief among fans

It’s been a cruel summer for Taco Bell fans. First the heavily hyped Mexican Pizza went on a long hiatus, and now Choco Tacos are being distcontinued. Choco Tacos are… Continue Reading Demise of Choco...

July 25, 2022

Taking Back Sunday celebrates the 20th anniversary of ‘Tell All Your Friends,’ reveals new music is in the works

Two decades ago, Taking Back Sunday vocalist Adam Lazzara was working as a waiter and food deliveryman as the group recorded its first EP. Despite the Long Island, New York… Continue Reading Taking Back Sunday...

July 25, 2022

Status Update: Girls Inc. seeks mentors for career and college-bound youth

Girls Inc. of Orange County is seeking businesswomen to mentor next-gen leaders as they move toward college and careers. With the school year approaching, the nonprofit needs 30 to 40… Continue Reading Status Update: Girls...

July 22, 2022

Real estate news: Siemens moving regional HQ to Costa Mesa from Cypress

The energy tech company Siemens is relocating its regional headquarters to Costa Mesa from Cypress in early 2023, according to the South Coast Metro Alliance. The company, which currently occupies… Continue Reading Real estate news:...

July 21, 2022

OC Sheriff’s recruits share training with Special Olympics athletes

Special Olympics athlete Brett Laza, in red, runs with Sheriff cadets during the Fallen Officers’ Memorial Run in Tustin on Wednesday, July 20, 2022. Laza, 30, is part of the… Continue Reading OC Sheriff’s recruits...

July 19, 2022

Playing with the big toys

Jonathan Ficachi and his three-year-old daughter Rebecca Ficachi operate a crane during the Touch-A-Truck event hosted by the Orange County Soccer Club in Irvine on Saturday, July 16, 2022. (Photo… Continue Reading Playing with the...