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BusinessThe Company's Investigational Drug, Tegoprubart, Designed to Prevent Organ Transplant Rejection, Showed Improved Patient Outcomes in Updated Phase 2 Trial Results.
EducationA Study Led by an Irvine Neuroscientist Adapted an Emotion Regulation Strategy to Help Reduce the Desire for Cigarettes by Verbalizing the Craving.
EducationFor the Twelfth Consecutive Year, the University of California, Irvine Is Recognized Among the Top Ten Public Institutions Nationwide by U.s. News & World Report's 2027 List.
BusinessThe Average Price for a Gallon of Self-Serve Regular Gasoline Has Increased for 35 Consecutive Days, Impacting Daily Costs for Irvine Residents.
Public SafetyGovernor Gavin Newsom Has Mobilized State Agencies and the National Guard to Ready Communities, Protect Infrastructure, and Stage Equipment in Anticipation of Heavy Rain, Strong Winds, and Coastal Flooding Across California This Fall and Winter.
EducationA New Countywide Initiative Brings Together Schools, Health Professionals, and Law Enforcement to Educate Students and Families on Safe Electric Bicycle Use and Regulations.
Public SafetyThe Sheriff's Department Exceeded Its Budget by Nearly $29 Million in the Past Fiscal Year, Describing the Amount as Part of a Deliberate County Financial Approach.
BusinessDialed Labs, Founded by Brothers Ali and Muha Garawi, Launched Dialed & Defend to Provide Saunas and Cold Plunge Tubs to California Fire Stations, with Initial Installations in Fountain Valley and Pechanga.
EducationTwo Distinct Project Glad® Programs Aim to Equip Teachers and Agency Trainers with Strategies for Language Development and Collaborative Learning in Classrooms.
BusinessThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' New Policy Covers Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement for Asymptomatic Patients, a Change Sought by the Irvine-Based Medical Device Company.
EducationEligible Tk-12 School Districts Can Apply for up to $525,000 Over Three Years to Develop and Test New Approaches for Student Success.
EducationThe University of California Global Health Institute Has Relocated Its Administrative Operations to the Joe C. Wen School of Population & Public Health.
DevelopmentThe 12-Acre Project Near the Tennis Courts Will Introduce New Restaurants and Shops, Starting Later This Year.
BusinessThe Personal Injury Law Firm Has Announced New Offices to Enhance Legal Representation for Accident Victims Throughout the Region.
EducationThe Publication Details Independent, Faith-Based, and Specialty Institutions, Offering a Resource for Irvine Families Considering Regional Options.
BusinessThe Insurance Broker Has Broadened Its Offerings, Including New Risk Management Services for Data Centers and Several Recent Firm Acquisitions.
BusinessThe Online AITEX Summit Fall 2025 Will Challenge IT Professionals Worldwide to Develop AI Prototypes Under Expert Review.
EducationNew Research From the University of California, Irvine Suggests That Long-Lasting Pain Could Be Halted by Targeting Specific Biological Processes Related to Amyloid Proteins Shortly After an Injury.
BusinessFor Seven Years, the Change Community, Led by Ryan, Has Focused on Simplifying E-Commerce for New and Existing Online Entrepreneurs.
BusinessColleen Freeland Kachmann's Program Focuses on Shifting Thinking Patterns and Personal Power Rather Than Strict Abstinence to Reduce Drinking.
BusinessGrowing Interest in Post-Workout Recovery Among Fitness Enthusiasts Is Leading to Increased Systematic Investigation Into the Body's Response to Training.
CommunityThe Irvine-Based Food Bank Highlights an Increase in Food Insecurity Among Orange County Children and Offers Multiple Ways for Residents to Participate in Hunger Action Month.
EducationResearchers Analyzed Thousands of Social Media Posts to Identify How Different California Communities Experience and Cope with Rising Temperatures.
BusinessFrom Luxury Japanese A5 Cuts to Fast-Casual Options and Shabu-Shabu, Wagyu Is Now Available Across Various Irvine Dining Experiences.
CommunityResidents Can Engage with Local Ecosystems Through Art, Sound, Observation, and Mindfulness During a Series of Monthly Events.
EducationTwo Local Students Have Been Named Global Semifinalists in the Technovation Girls Competition for Creating Applications That Address Accessibility and Community Needs.
EducationA Team of Researchers, Spearheaded by UC Irvine, Has Secured Funding to Develop a New Platform Designed to Make Advanced Data Science and Artificial Intelligence Tools Accessible to Scientific Communities Across the Nation.
EducationThe Visit Highlighted University Initiatives in Health, Innovation, and the Search for Treatments for Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Forms of Dementia.
CommunityDesignated in 2006, the Preserved Lands Continue to Offer Significant Access and Conservation Efforts for Residents.
EntertainmentResidents Can Find Live Music, Professional Sports, Cultural Festivals, and More Across the City's Venues Throughout the Month.
CommunityInside the Outdoors Invites Community Members to the 42nd Annual California Coastal Cleanup Day at Upper Newport Bay on Saturday, Sept. 19.
EducationThe Harvest Solutions Farm Provides a Hands-On Experience for Students in Grades 3 Through 12, Focusing on Agriculture and Community Support.
EducationThe Funding Supports Continued Enrollment in the All of Us Research Program, Focusing on Cardiometabolic Health in Underrepresented Populations.
BusinessThe Irvine-Based Fast-Food Chain Has Formed a New Agreement with West Virginia-Based Gomart Inc. to Develop Non-Traditional Restaurant Locations Outside of California.
BusinessSheena Dougher, with a Decade of Experience at Jack in the Box, Joins the Irvine-Based Pizza Chain.
CommunityResidents Can Find Opportunities for Outdoor Discovery and Learning at Three Regional Nature Centers.
EducationA New Four-Year Program Aims to Provide Early Intervention and Support for Young People Aged 15 to 25 Across Orange County.
EducationThe Advanced Power and Energy Program at UC Irvine Is Developing Vehicle-To-Home Charging, a Technology That Allows Electric Cars to Supply Power Directly to Residences During Outages and Peak Utility Hours.
EducationDespite a 14 Percent Increase in Its Student Population Since 2016, UC Irvine Has Seen a 47 Percent Decline in Daily Vehicle Traffic to Campus, Attributing the Shift to Long-Term Planning Focused on Housing and Diverse Transportation Choices.
BusinessLocal Eateries Across the City Will Feature Diverse Patty Creations and Unique Meal Pairings Through September 26.
EducationA Recent Panel Discussion at UC Irvine Explored Practical Approaches for Families Navigating the Challenges of Raising Children in a Digitally Connected World.
EducationA Study Led by UC Irvine Suggests That Verbalizing Desires, a Process Termed "Cue Labeling," Can Help Mitigate the Urge to Smoke and Related Brain Activity.
BusinessThe Two-Day Online Event, Hosted by a California-Based Organization, Aims to Equip Data Professionals with Skills for Real-World Decision-Making.
BusinessThe Medical Device Company Expects to Commercialize Its Automated Insulin Delivery System in the U.s. by Early 2027.
DevelopmentTwo Major Construction Projects in Irvine, Including a Significant Hospital Expansion and a New Senior Living Community, Account for a Substantial Portion of Orange County's Top Construction Contracts.
EducationThe Updated Ocde.us Features Improved Mobile Functionality and a Clearer Structure to Better Serve Students, Families, and Educators Across the County, Including Those in Irvine.
EducationThe Department Announced New Leadership and Divisions to Enhance Teaching, Learning, and the Essential Services That Support County Schools and Student Programs.
BusinessThe Apparel Retailer Anticipates Its First Profitable Year Since 2022, Following Operational Overhauls and Consistent Sales Growth.
BusinessHoag Chief Digital Officer Kathy Azeez-Narain Is Leading the Debut of a New Mobile Application Designed to Provide Personalized Health Guidance to Patients.
EducationThe Systemwide Institute, Focused on Global Health Equity, Will Now Operate From the Joe C. Wen School of Population & Public Health.
