Irvine News Archives - Page 4 of 171

June 16, 2025

Status Update: Tokyo Central nears opening in Irvine; Sprouts coming to Santa Ana

Tokyo Central, a Japanese grocery market chain operated by Marukai Corp., is opening its third Orange County store in late July. The store is part of new construction at 14120… Continue Reading Status Update: Tokyo...

June 16, 2025

See the list: Orange County 7th in nation for office conversion projects

Orange County ranks seventh nationally for converting office buildings into other real estate uses, primarily multifamily housing, according to a new report from CBRE. Local property owners have a combined… Continue Reading See the list:...

June 13, 2025

UCI to confer more than 8,600 degrees at commencements through Monday

More than 8,600 Anteaters will earn their degrees over the weekend in 12 commencement ceremonies hosted by UC Irvine in its Bren Events Center. The ceremonies are peppered with notable… Continue Reading UCI to confer...

June 13, 2025

Real estate news: Tesla Collision Center property in Irvine sells for $21M

The 35,616-square-foot building that’s home to a Tesla Collision Center in Irvine sold May 28 for $21 million. SRS Real Estate Partners said Tesla has a 10-year triple net lease… Continue Reading Real estate news:...

Cucina marks its Sweet 16

Founded in 2009 by visionary restaurateur Tracy Borkum, the Cucina restaurant brand has grown from a bold post-recession experiment into a Southern California mainstay known for its innovative design,… Continue Reading Cucina marks its...

June 10, 2025

Man convicted of murder in Irvine DUI crash that killed 20-year-old woman

A 45-year-old man was convicted Tuesday of an alcohol-fueled crash in Irvine that killed a 20-year-old woman. Antonio Calixtonavarrete was convicted of second-degree murder and hit-and-run with permanent and serious… Continue Reading Man convicted of...

June 9, 2025

Sean Crumby named interim city manager of Irvine

The City Council has tapped Assistant City Manager Sean Crumby to serve as Irvine’s interim top exec, effective July 7. Crumby will take over for the departing Oliver Chi, who… Continue Reading Sean Crumby named...

June 6, 2025

City of Hope celebrates survivors — and its nearly ready new hospital

While teaching a time management course, Ray Hartjen made a timeline of his life. One horizontal line stretched out across a piece of paper, the ends signifying birth and death.… Continue Reading City of Hope...

June 6, 2025

Woodbridge High Graduation 2025: Our best photos of the ceremony

Woodbridge High School handed diplomas to the members of its graduating Class of 2025 on Thursday, June 5. With tears flowing, an emotional Lauren Shin embraces her brother, new graduate… Continue Reading Woodbridge High Graduation...

Portola High’s Shelley Godett named Teacher of the Year

Portola High School’s Shelley Godett didn’t know she was good at math – or that she wanted to be a teacher – until a Saddleback College professor inspired her.… Continue Reading Portola High’s Shelley...