Navy Ensign, Students Achieve Impressive Feats
Yorba Linda native serves on USS Boxer, local high schoolers win global STEM competition, and Estancia High students revamp beloved holiday display
Norman Noble to Open New Prototype Manufacturing Plant in California
Printastic Unveils Redesigned Website with Real-Time Quotes and Mobile Design Tools
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.
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.
Sports
Radko Gudas apologizes for slur, isn't concerned about Crosby fallout
The Czech hockey player faced criticism for his actions during the Olympic quarterfinal game against Canada.

UCSD Tritons Defeat UC Irvine Anteaters 71-69
Led by Hudson Mayes' 17 points, UCSD secures Big West Conference victory
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.
Entertainment
Blizzard Entertainment Aims to Recapture Gaming Glory
The iconic game studio behind World of Warcraft and Overwatch sets ambitious goals for a comeback.

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'
Science
California Shores Expand by 500 Acres Over 40 Years
Researchers find Southern California beaches grew by 10% despite urbanization and dams

Why Human Language Differs From Computer Code
New research explores the cognitive advantages of natural language over digital encoding
Study Finds Shift to Hereditary Surnames Led to More Diverse First Names
Researchers say the fixing of last names meant a loss of information within the naming system, which had to be compensated for by first names conveying more information.