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April 11, 2024

Hoag receives $25 million gift for its expansion in Irvine

A $25 million gift from longtime philanthropists Ben and Carmela Du will help Hoag Hospital with its Irvine expansion, scheduled to open in 2026. The Du Family Hospital Pavilion will… Continue Reading Hoag receives $25...

April 11, 2024

What are Taco Bell’s new fruit beverages, and where can you try them?

Taco Bell is testing new beverages with real fruit at one Southern California restaurant near its headquarters. They’re called Agua Refrescas and they’re being served at 2222 Barranca Parkway, Irvine,… Continue Reading What are Taco...

April 10, 2024

Southern-style restaurant Porch & Swing closes in Irvine

Porch & Swing, the Southern-style restaurant in Irvine that opened during the lockdown in 2020, closed its doors for good on Saturday, April 6. “While we are sad to see… Continue Reading Southern-style restaurant Porch...

April 5, 2024

Bravo for these achievements in helping others and expanding knowledge

Orange County resident awarded for advancing Alzheimer’s research Costa Mesa resident Jeannie Weiss is driving Alzheimer’s research forward and is receiving a national award for her exemplary volunteerism to help… Continue Reading Bravo for these...

April 5, 2024

$61 million Arts Village showcased at Irvine Valley College

The Fine Arts and Gallery, left, and Visual Arts buildings at the dedication ceremony for the Arts Village at Irvine Valley College in Irvine on Wednesday, April 3, 2024. (Photo… Continue Reading $61 million Arts...

April 2, 2024

Rivian beats EV production estimates with shipments rebounding

By Ed Ludlow | Bloomberg Irvine-based Rivian Automotive built and delivered more electric vehicles last quarter than Wall Street expected, though it stood by its 2024 output target of about… Continue Reading Rivian beats EV...

April 2, 2024

New housing project planned near the shuttered All American Asphalt plant

Land surrounding the now-shuttered All American Asphalt plant in Irvine will completely be transformed in the next few years to include a residential village as well as more open space.… Continue Reading New housing project...

April 2, 2024

LA County law enforcement officers killed by bandits honored in Irvine — 167 years later

On Jan. 23, 1857, notorious horse thief Juan Flores and his gang of bandits engaged in a fierce gun battle with Los Angeles County law enforcement officers who were in… Continue Reading LA County law...

March 29, 2024

Tony Monaco, the chef behind the Blind Pig, to open new Italian spot in Irvine

Tony Monaco, chef-restaurateur of such Orange County spots as the Blind Pig and the Trough, didn’t have to look far to find space for his newest restaurant. His upcoming Italian… Continue Reading Tony Monaco, the...

March 29, 2024

Pedestrian bridge over 5 Freeway in Irvine to be open for public use by early 2026

In two years runners, cyclists, walkers and dogs alike will be able to traverse a pedestrian bridge over the 5 Freeway, part of the final stretch of the Jeffrey Open… Continue Reading Pedestrian bridge over...