A day-by-day listing of everything Irvine Source published in September 2026, newest first. Every headline links to the full article.
September 30
- Orange County Educators Discuss Student-Led AI Exploration and Future Skills
- Metrolink and Orange County Bus to Offer Free Rides on October 7
- OC Fire Authority Approves Firefighter Contract, Raising Costs for Member Cities
- California-Based AITEX to Host Global AI Sprint This November
- UCI Panel Offers Strategies for Raising Children in a Digital World
- California Bans Law Enforcement Use of Electric Shock Gloves Until 2030
- UC Irvine Research Identifies New Approach to Reduce Cigarette Cravings
- UC Irvine Researchers Contribute to Design of World's Most Powerful Laser
- UC Irvine Ranks Eighth Among Nation's Public Universities
September 29
- Orange County Department of Education Invites New Innovation Funding Applications
- El Niño Reaches 'Super' Status, UC Irvine Experts Detail Complex Local Outlook
- Irvine Companies Experience Varied Stock Performance Amid Key Announcements
- Irvine Businesses Contribute to Regional Market Cap Surge, Edwards Lifesciences Leads
- Samueli Family Philanthropies Significantly Expands Local Grant Funding Under Lindsey Spindle
- UC Global Health Institute Relocates to UC Irvine
- Irvine's Bright Uro Expands Production with New Clean Room
- Decade-Old Murder Case in Indio Heads to Trial with Jury Selection
- The Canopy Retail and Dining Hub Set to Open at Great Park
September 28
- Irvine Finance Leader Val Achtemeier Honored for Decades of Industry Impact
- UC Irvine's Mariachi Ensemble Grows Campus Presence and Community Reach
- UCI Researchers Uncover Potential Mechanism for Preventing Chronic Pain
- E-Commerce Mentorship Program Offers Guidance to Aspiring Entrepreneurs
- The Evolving Role of Recovery in Fitness Emphasizes Scientific Investigation
- Emotional Sobriety Coaching Offers New Approach to Alcohol Use
September 27
September 26
- Paul Cooper Appointed Chief of UC Irvine Police Department
- September Nature Events Across the Irvine Ranch Focus on Wildlife, Art, and Mindfulness
- Irvine Students Named Global Semifinalists in Technovation Competition
- California Car Sales Set for October 1 Overhaul with New Consumer Protection Law
- Irvine's Fifty-Year Journey: From Historic Post Office to Aviation's Start
September 25
- Timberland Opens New Store at Irvine Spectrum Center
- UC Irvine Researchers Lead $9 Million National Data Infrastructure Initiative
- Senator Padilla Reviews Health and Innovation Research at UC Irvine
- Irvine Ranch Open Space Marks Two Decades as National Natural Landmark
- Irvine City Council Advances Plan to Address $47 Million Budget Deficit
- Irvine Welcomes Array of Events This September
- Satellite Manufacturer Iceye US Plans Irvine Production Expansion
- California-Based AITEX Schedules Online Summit Focused on Applied Data Analytics
- Irvine Biotechnology Firm Secures Taiwan Manufacturing Deal for Cancer Treatment System
September 24
- Second Harvest Farm in Irvine Offers Free Educational Program for Orange County Students
- UCI Engineer Efi Foufoula-Georgiou Named Royal Academy Fellow
- UC Irvine Receives $4.2 Million NIH Award to Expand Health Research
- Irvine City Council Strengthens Regulations for Hazardous Chemical Businesses
- Irvine's Beta Bionics Forms Partnership for Year-Long Glucose Monitoring System
- Orange County Department of Education Opens Calls for 2027 Counselor Symposium Proposals and Awards
- Orange County Gas Prices Reach Highest Point Since Last Fall After 37 Consecutive Days of Increases
- Irvine Residents Can Explore Nature Centers Near Home
- UC Irvine Researchers Develop Chemotherapy Trigger System
- UC Irvine Launches Countywide Initiative for Early Psychosis Intervention
- UC Irvine Project Connects Electric Vehicles to Home Power Grids
- UC Irvine Set to Break Ground on East Campus Student Apartments Phase 5
- OC Fire Authority Secures Federal Funds for Search and Rescue Task Force
September 23
- Honeywell Aerospace Sues Irvine's Rivian Over Seven Vehicle Patents
- Pacific Hurricane Polo Expected to Affect Southern California Coast with Swells and Rip Currents
- UC Irvine Reports Significant Drop in Campus Traffic Despite Student Population Growth
- Connecting Education and Business for Orange County's Future Workforce
- Orange County Department of Education to Mark International Translation Day
- Orange County Confronts Growing E-Bike Safety Concerns
- Orange County Power Authority Faces Scrutiny Over Energy Content and Transparency
- UC Irvine Maintains Decades-Old Energy Consumption Amid Campus Expansion
- UCI Panelists Offer Strategies for Raising Children in a Digital World
September 22
- Irvine Biotech Eledon Reports Positive Trial Data, Receives FDA Fast Track Designation
- UC Irvine Research Develops "Cue Labeling" Technique to Reduce Nicotine Cravings
- UC Irvine Ranks Eighth Among Nation's Public Universities, Highest in Over a Decade
- Orange County Gas Prices Reach Highest Point Since October
- State of Emergency Declared as El Niño Intensifies, California Prepares for Severe Winter
- Orange County Education and Health Agencies Lead Collaborative for Youth E-Bike Safety
- Orange County Sheriff's Department Cites Budgeting Strategy Amidst $29 Million Overrun
- Orange County Wellness Company Commits $250,000 to Firefighter Recovery Equipment
- Fall Training Programs Available for Educators Supporting Multilingual Students
- Medicare Policy Change Expands Access to Heart Valve Procedure for Irvine's Edwards Lifesciences
- OCDE Opens Second Round of Innovation Funding for Orange County Schools
- UC Irvine Becomes New Home for Systemwide Global Health Institute
September 21
- The Canopy Retail and Dining Hub Set to Open at Great Park
- Karns and Karns Attorneys Expand Presence Across Orange County
- New Guide Profiles K-12 Schools Across Orange County
- Irvine's Alliant Reports Revenue Growth, Adds Specialized Risk Services and Acquisitions
- Global AI Innovation Summit Set for November, Organized by California Community
- UCI Study Identifies Potential Biological Pathway to Prevent Chronic Pain
September 20
- Emotional Sobriety Coaching Offers New Method for Addressing Alcohol Use
- Focus on Fitness Recovery Drives Scientific Inquiry and Research
- Online Business Mentorship Program Highlights Community and Direction
- Second Harvest Urges Action on Growing Food Insecurity in September
- UC Irvine Study Uses Social Media to Inform Extreme Heat Preparedness
September 19
September 18
September 17
- Orange County Department of Education Program Seeks Volunteers for Coastal Cleanup Day
- Irvine Farm Offers Free Learning and Service Opportunity for Orange County Students
- UC Irvine Awarded $4.2 Million NIH Grant to Expand Health Research Program
- Irvine's Wienerschnitzel Expands Operations with New Franchise Partner in West Virginia
- Mountain Mike’s Pizza Appoints New Chief Marketing Officer
September 16
- Exploring Nearby Nature: Local Centers Offer Education and Recreation
- UC Irvine Launches $2.6 Million Initiative to Identify Early Psychosis Signs
- UC Irvine Researchers Advance Home Power Through Electric Vehicle Batteries
- UC Irvine Significantly Reduces Campus Traffic Amidst Student Growth
- Nine Irvine Restaurants Showcase Specialty Burgers for Week-Long Celebration
September 15
- UCI Panel Offers Strategies for Digital Parenting
- UC Irvine Research Introduces New Technique to Reduce Nicotine Cravings
- Online AITEX Summit Offers Applied Data Analytics for Professionals
- Irvine-Based Beta Bionics Receives FDA Clearance for Mint Patch Pump
- Irvine Developments Lead Region's Largest Construction Projects Amid Rising Costs
- Orange County Department of Education Launches Redesigned Website
- Orange County Department of Education Restructures to Prioritize Educational and Operational Support
- Irvine-Based Tilly's Projects Return to Profitability in Fiscal Year 2026
September 14
- Hoag Prepares Fourth-Quarter Public Launch for Ai-Powered 'Ask Hoag' Service
- UC Global Health Institute Relocates to UC Irvine Campus
- UC Irvine Study Links Public Safety Approach to Park Use and Physical Activity
- Cooling Trend Arrives in Irvine, Bringing Relief Through Most of Next Week
- Orange County Gas Prices Continue 26-Day Rise, Reach $6.008 Per Gallon
September 13
- UC Irvine Researchers Engineer Brain Organoids with Defined Regional Identity
- UCI Researchers Identify Amyloid Pathway in Chronic Pain Development
- Irvine Firms Report Varied Market Performance
- Irvine's Second Harvest Addresses Growing Food Insecurity This September
- California-Based AITEX to Host Global Online AI Sprint in November
- UC Irvine Study Explores Social Media as Tool for Heat Vulnerability Insights
September 12
- Wagyu Offerings Expand Across Irvine Restaurants
- Orange County Schools Invite Students to Build Community Solutions with Minecraft
- Irvine Man Pleads Guilty to Secretly Recording Children, Sentenced to Jail
- Orange County Education Department to Host Leadership Conference for School District Professionals
- Orange County Supervisors Debate Storm Emergency Declaration
- Irvine Researchers Advance Safer CAR T-Cell Cancer Treatment
- Paul Cooper Appointed Chief of UC Irvine Police Department
- Educator-Astronaut to Kick Off Orange County Reading Challenge
September 11
- Irvine Teens Earn Global Recognition for Problem-Solving Apps
- Ann and Charles Quilter to Receive UC Irvine's Extraordinarius Award for Enduring Contributions
- Irvine Marks 50 Years with Reflections on City's Founding History
- Irvine Recognized as Top West Coast City for Pet Owners
- Orange County High Schools Recognized Among California's Top Performers
- UCI Researchers Identify Key Factor in Melanoma Immunotherapy Failure
- UC Irvine School of Education Establishes National AI Writing Center
- UC Irvine Leads $9 Million National Science Foundation Project for Ai-Powered Data Platform
- Irvine Ranch Open Space Marks Two Decades as National Natural Landmark
- Irvine Ranks High in Income Growth and Household Wealth
- U.s. Senator Padilla Visits UC Irvine to Review Health and Innovation Research
September 10
September 9
- Orange County Gas Prices Rise for 22nd Consecutive Day
- UC Irvine Leads Effort to Protect Declining White-Tailed Kites
- UC Irvine Plans Major Housing Expansion with 1,065 New Beds on East Campus
- Irvine's Biomerica Secures $2.23 Million Investment Amidst Quarterly Sales Growth
- Former Irvine Company Executive Named CTO at American Healthcare REIT
- UC Irvine Reduces Campus Traffic While Growing Student Population
September 8
- Irvine and Nearby Nature Centers Offer Educational Exploration
- Irvine's Lantronix to Expand Drone Component Manufacturing
- Jordan Avnaim Appointed Global Cybersecurity Chief for Irvine-Based Allied Universal
- Hyundai Motor America Commits Over $100,000 to UC Irvine Student Programs
- Irvine Battery Innovator Enevate Technologies Relaunches with New Backing
September 7
- Irvine Software Firms See Mixed Headcount Changes Amid Countywide Decline
- Amber Alert for Missing Teen Extends to Irvine and Orange County
- Spyglass Pharma Establishes Expanded Headquarters in Irvine, Prepares for Glaucoma Implant Launch
- Taco Bell and Habit Burger & Grill Consolidate Headquarters in Larger Irvine Spectrum Campus
September 6
- California-Based AITEX to Host Online Summit on Applied Data Analytics
- Rancho Santiago College District Chancellor Placed on Administrative Leave
- UC Irvine Study Links Public Safety Approaches to Park Activity Levels
- UC Irvine Researchers Engineer Lab-Grown Brain Tissue with Defined Regional Identity
- Neighborhood Crime Not Driven by Unauthorized Immigration, UCI Study Concludes
- UC Irvine Researchers Identify Multiple Paths to Alzheimer's Brain Damage
September 5
- Second Harvest Urges Action Against Rising Food Insecurity in Irvine This September
- UC Irvine Elevates Faculty Recognition and National Profile
- UC Irvine Study Uses Social Media to Map Heat Vulnerability Across California
- Orange County Schools Leverage Insurance for Student Mental Health Services
- Labor Day Weekend Forecast: Humidity and Showers Expected in Irvine
- Stan Kroenke's Company Acquires Los Angeles Angels, Ending Moreno Era
- Irvine Restaurants Broaden Wagyu Offerings
- Orange County Department of Education Launches Minecraft Initiative for Students
- Southland Beaches Face Dangerous Swell as Offshore Hurricane Marie Approaches
- In-N-Out Burger Opens, Anchoring New Great Park Retail Center
- UC Irvine Researchers Outline Safer Approach for CAR T-Cell Cancer Therapy
- The Cut in West Park Plaza Marks Nine Years of Elevated Burgers and Hospitality
- UBS Wealth Management Relocates and Expands Irvine Office
September 4
- UC Irvine Research Identifies Key Factor in Immunotherapy Resistance for Melanoma
- Anaheim Ducks Games Coming to Prime Video for Regional Viewers
- Orange County High Schools Among California's Best, U.s. News & World Report States
- Irvine Grapples with Great Park Traffic, County Healthcare Program Faces Cuts
- Non-Hiking Nature Programs Offered Across the Irvine Ranch
- UC Irvine Researchers Lead $9 Million Project for National AI and Data Science Infrastructure
- UCI Researcher Secures $2.5 Million Grant to Study Daily Social Connection and Health