Kathie Allen Recognized for Member Profile on Greater Irvine Chamber Business Directory
Kathie Allen, a workplace & licensed private investigator with Allen Morris Investigations LLC, has been recognized by the Greater Irvine Chamber for developing an Outstanding Member Profile Page on the Chamber’s online Business Directory. This recognition honors a Chamber member who demonstrates excellence in...
Top Things to Do in O.C.: March 18th through 24th
St. Joseph’s Day and Return of the Swallows Celebration, Matthew Morrison, plus more things to do in O.C. this week. ST. JOSEPH’S DAY AND RETURN OF THE SWALLOWS CELEBRATION. The Return of the Swallows is a yearly celebration that has brought locals and visitors to the Mission San...
Uber investing in Irvine-based EV maker Rivian for robotaxi launch
Uber is investing in the Irvine, California-based electric vehicle maker Rivian for a robotaxi launch, according to a Thursday press release. Uber is set to make an investment with a ceiling of $1.25 billion in Rivian over the next five years, according to the release, in the aim of “a scaled, fully-autonomous fleet...
City Attorney’s Office Says LAPD, City are Immune from Billionaire Parents’ Claims
The City Attorney’s Office is seeking dismissal of all claims against the city in a lawsuit filed by a billionaire chip-equipment supplier and his wife stemming from the 2023 death of their mentally disabled 18-year-old daughter, who was allegedly allowed to discharge herself — without their knowledge — from the...
Irvine Animal Care Center foster donation drive
The Irvine Animal Care Center is holding its annual Foster Donation Drive through March 31. The community is invited to donate items that help care for puppies, kittens, and animals recovering from surgery or injury as they prepare for adoption.
Osen Urban Table Coming to the Canopy at Great Park
While an exact opening date has yet to be announced, the center is expected to open in late 2026
Two Los Angeles Residents Arrested Following Irvine Package Theft and Property Damage
IRVINE, CA — Two residents of Los Angeles were taken into custody yesterday following reports of mail theft and property damage at an apartment complex in Irvine. The incident began at The Park at Irvine Spectrum Apartments when a United States Postal Service mail carrier observed two individuals allegedly removing...
Jamie O’Brien Surfs ‘Best Ever’ Ginormous Wedge (Video)
Jamie O’Brien’s surfing videos attract over one million YouTube followers. His recent Wedge session featured historic, massive waves and enthusiastic commentary. “That was like the biggest barrel I’ve ever gotten at The Wedge.”. The videos of Jamie O’Brien are the stuff of legend within the surfing vlogosphere....
Lack of Fencing Along Ortega Highway Kills Two More Mountain Lions in OC
Despite gaining protected status, Orange County’s mountain lions are anything but, increasingly facing the dangers of being killed while crossing local roads like Ortega Highway. Just last week, another juvenile mountain lion was killed along the roadway. Last fall, two mountain lion cubs, a brother and a sister,...
Ruffian Cars’ Wild 1935 Plymouth: Viper-Powered, Carbon-Wide, and Built on a GT1 Corvette Chassis
This is one of those cars that only comes around once a year, if even that often. It’s a 1935 Plymouth done in the vision and style of Ruffian Cars, an up-and-coming shop in Fountain Valley, California. Ruffian’s owner and founder, Chris Ashton, certainly has a unique vision, and it would be easy to describe it as...
