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
College Basketball Player Derin Saran Transfers to UC Irvine
Saran returns to Irvine after one season at Stanford
Vanderbilt Faces Tough Opponents at Live Like Lou Classic
Commodores take on UC Irvine, Arizona, and Oregon in Las Vegas tournament
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
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.
Science
Temecula Inventor Celebrates 25 Years Of Astronauts Living, Working In Space
A Temecula resident's passion for the stars has turned into a lifelong mission of education about the International Space Station.
New Fluorinated Electrolyte Boosts High-Voltage Lithium Battery Performance
Researchers develop an all-fluorinated electrolyte that stabilizes cobalt-free LNMO cathodes for next-gen electric vehicle batteries.
California Shores Expand by 500 Acres Over 40 Years
Researchers find Southern California beaches grew by 10% despite urbanization and dams
