Irvine News Archives - Page 22 of 191

Sierra Vista wins national science title

Sierra Vista Middle School’s Science Olympiad team has clinched the Division B National Championship, the school’s second national title in four years. Competing against 60 of the top-ranked teams… Continue Reading Sierra Vista wins...

July 2, 2025

Cafe society

“Cafe society” refers to the see-and-be-seen activities of those frequenting fashionable restaurants. Idle pursuits? Not the “see” part. Although observing the interactions of others can be entertaining, people-watching can… Continue Reading Cafe society

Spectrum living leads to great lifestyle, access

Chris Fernandez, a product manager at Amazon, moved to The Park at Irvine Spectrum from New Jersey and loves the difference in his commute time, among other benefits. “I… Continue Reading Spectrum living leads...

July 2, 2025

Immigration fight with Trump boosts Newsom’s ratings, UCI poll finds

California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s standoff with President Donald Trump on the issue of immigration raids seems to have boosted his favorability across the state, according to a new poll from… Continue Reading Immigration fight with...

July 1, 2025

The major Orange County restaurant closures of 2025 (so far)

As the calendar reaches its halfway point, Orange County’s restaurant scene has seen its share of farewells. This year, the culinary landscape has shifted, with long-standing eateries dimming their lights… Continue Reading The major Orange...

June 30, 2025

Status Update: Joybird opens in Costa Mesa; state program fixes leaky auto A/C, almost for free

The furniture maker Joybird is open at the South Coast Collection retail center in Costa Mesa. Joybird, a subsidiary of La-Z-Boy, is leasing 4,643 square feet of space from SoCo… Continue Reading Status Update: Joybird...

June 27, 2025

Pacific Premier Bancorp in Irvine eyes layoffs as it merges with Columbia

Pacific Premier Bancorp Inc. plans to lay off nearly 6% of its workforce at its Irvine headquarters beginning Aug. 1 on the eve of a merger with a Pacific Northwest… Continue Reading Pacific Premier Bancorp...

June 27, 2025

15 free fun things to do in Southern California in July

Why stay home this summer because you don’t want to spend any money? Here are fun things you can do that won’t cost anything at all! July 1-3 — Patriotic… Continue Reading 15 free fun...

June 26, 2025

In-N-Out Burger has a warning for social media pranksters

In-N-Out Burger intends to aggressively defend itself against pranksters after filing a lawsuit against an online content producer. “For over seven decades, we have worked hard to create a welcoming… Continue Reading In-N-Out Burger has...

June 26, 2025

Muslim civil rights group says UCI is a ‘hostile campus’

The nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization has designated UC Irvine as a “hostile campus” for Palestinian, Arab and Muslim students and faculty for what it describes as… Continue Reading Muslim civil rights...