Lifestyle
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
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
Crime
FBI Raids Irvine Home, Finds Suspicious Chemicals
Hazmat teams remove items from luxury residence in gated community
FBI Investigating "Suspicious Materials" Found at Irvine Home
Police say landlord reported suspicious circumstances, leading to hazmat response and FBI takeover of case
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.
Sports
CSUN Beach Volleyball to Open Season vs. Concordia Irvine
Matadors look to continue program's upward trajectory in 2026 under new head coach Jeff Hall
Terry Donahue Memorial Showcase Helps Disadvantaged Players Reach College
Annual event connects over 400 high school players with college recruiters, resulting in scholarships for many first-generation students.
Newport Harbor girls' water polo falls to Oaks Christian in CIF semifinal
The Sailors lost 12-9 in their sixth matchup of the season against the Lions.
Entertainment
Acclaimed Musicians Arsenyan and Hare Release New Digital Single 'Stratum'
The moving work for bass and piano explores themes of fatherhood and Armenian musical traditions.
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.
Health
Danaher To Acquire Medical Tech Firm Masimo For Nearly $10 Billion
The deal will add patient-monitoring devices and related software to Danaher's portfolio of biotechnology, life sciences and diagnostics products.
Sleep Deprivation Linked to Gut Stem Cell Damage
New study reveals how lack of sleep triggers a signaling cascade that harms intestinal stem cells.
Healthcare Logistics Startup Phox Health Takes Top Honors at BGSA Supply Chain Shark Tank
Phox Health wins both Judges' Choice and Audience Choice awards, validating patient-centric approach to last-mile healthcare delivery.
