Lifestyle
Hilton Irvine/Orange County Airport Unveils Trellis & Tide Kitchen & Bar
New all-day California coastal dining destination opens at Orange County airport hotel
Irvine Cracks Down on Reckless Young E-Bike Riders
City officials consider fining parents for their kids' dangerous e-bike behavior
Irvine, a Planned City, Offers Model for Solving Housing Shortage
As the U.S. grapples with a housing crisis, the success of the privately-planned city of Irvine, California has gained new appeal.
Sports
Golden Eagles Soar in 2026 Debut, Defeat CSUN 3-2
Concordia University Irvine's beach volleyball team kicks off the season with a strong victory over CSUN.
National Football Foundation Hosts Annual Terry Donahue Memorial California Showcase
The free event connects high school seniors with college recruiters, leading to over 250 scholarships annually.
Irvine Fans Cheer Local Skaters at Olympic Watch Party
Great Park Ice & FivePoint Arena hosts celebration for figure skaters competing in Milan Cortina
Crime
Violent Crime Plunges Across US Cities in Historic Decline
Experts say the sharp drop in homicides, robberies, and assaults marks the largest decrease on record.
Fake $100 Bills with White Powder Found at Irvine Grocery Store
Albertsons employees fell ill after handling the counterfeit cash.
Irvine Man Arrested After Holding Family Hostage in Machete Standoff
The 4-hour standoff ended with the safe evacuation of the man's three children and their mother.
Entertainment
UC Irvine's Mariachi Band Serenades Campus for Valentine's Day
The 15-person mariachi group went viral for their heartfelt performances across campus.
Landman's Michelle Randolph Revealed as Cassie Randolph's Sister
The rising star actress is part of a famous California family with ties to 'The Bachelor'
Milli Vanilli's Fab Morvan Earns Grammy Nomination After Decades of Scapegoating
The singer says his "wings were clipped" but the nomination has given his career new life in America.
Politics
Transgender People Face Disproportionate Challenges in US Criminal Justice System
Research highlights historical criminalization, systemic biases, and social factors contributing to overrepresentation of transgender individuals
ICE Expands Presence Across California, Leasing Offices in Orange County
Federal documents reveal ICE's plans to embed hundreds of new offices in cities across the state, sparking concerns from local officials.
FBI Foils Bomb Plot by Pro-Palestinian Group in California
Turtle Island Liberation Front planned attacks on New Year's Eve, highlighting concerns over anti-American ideology in schools
