Irvine News Archives - Page 27 of 191

June 4, 2025

Killing the penny shortchanges the poor, UC Irvine professor says

Consumers could get shortchanged by a new U.S. policy to stop making pennies by early next year. While the U.S. Treasury would save tens of millions of dollars by eliminating the… Continue Reading Killing the penny...

May 30, 2025

Irvine Great Park and Bandai Namco collab on 45th anniversary look at Pac-Man journey

Hitting a big birthday, an iconic character is in the spotlight this year in Orange County. Bandai Namco Entertainment America, which consolidated its headquarters in Irvine in 2022, is celebrating… Continue Reading Irvine Great Park...

May 30, 2025

CHP pursuit of speeding Aston Martin registered in Irvine ends fatally after LA crash, foot chase

A driver who led California Highway Patrol officers on a high-speed chase in a silver Aston Martin on surface streets crashed into a utility pole and then died Friday morning… Continue Reading CHP pursuit of...

May 30, 2025

Irvine spent $700K on gondola proposal for Great Park before it was made public

Just over a month ago, the city of Irvine revealed a futuristic gondola-like system that could move people through the Great Park. The emerging technology — it’s yet to be… Continue Reading Irvine spent $700K...

May 29, 2025

Beckman High Graduation 2025: Our best photos of the ceremony

Graduates stand to be recognized for their Early College courseload during the Beckman High School graduation ceremony in Tustin on Wednesday, May 28, 2025. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Contributing Photographer)… Continue Reading Beckman High Graduation...

May 28, 2025

Acclaimed author, UC Irvine professor Ngũgĩ wa Thiang’o dies

As a boarding school student in Kenya, in the early 1950s, Ngũgĩ wa Thiang’o – who grew up to become one of the world’s most influential storytellers – was expected… Continue Reading Acclaimed author, UC...

New hot-pot spots: Fast and Moo-Moo

Irvine has two new hot-pot destinations – Moo-Moo Hot Pot in Northpark and Fast Hot Pot at University Center. Step one at Fast Hot Pot: Choose a soup base… Continue Reading New hot-pot spots:...

Irvine Scores High in 2025 National Rankings for Parks and Family Life

Irvine has again received national recognition for its parks, open space and quality of life, with recent accolades highlighting its appeal. The city was ranked second in the nation… Continue Reading Irvine Scores High...

May 28, 2025

Irvine City Council rejects mayor’s renewed call for Great Park veterans cemetery

Councilmembers decided, again, Irvine will not pursue the construction of a veterans cemetery at the Great Park. Furthermore, the city will retain its support for a proposed state and county-funded… Continue Reading Irvine City Council...

Dosa at Paradise Biryani Pointe

Paradise Biryani Pointe, new at Irvine Spectrum Center, specializes in the cuisine of India’s historic Hyderabad district. The brand has its origins in a small cafe inside a cinema… Continue Reading Dosa at Paradise...