Irvine CA

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...

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...

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.

While an exact opening date has yet to be announced, the center is expected to open in late 2026

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’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....

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,...

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...

Sabrina Garcia was enjoying a quiet day at home when something small darting across the floor caught her eye. A tiny mouse had wandered into the house and was calmly exploring its new surroundings. Rather than panic or cause harm, Garcia decided to handle the situation gently. She carefully caught the little visitor...

Pechanga Gives Nearly $100,000 Alongside the House Giveaway to Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles for Continued Efforts in Rebuilding After 2025 Fires. TEMECULA, Calif. — For those in the market for a new house, Pechanga Resort Casino holds the key to a free, fully furnished model home. The Temecula-area...