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June 22, 2023

Thousands celebrate earning degrees from UCI

UC Irvine graduate, Erik Dylan Caraos Matibag, center, acknowledges the faculty during commencement at the Bren Events Center in Irvine on Saturday, June 17, 2023. He received a degree in drama. (Photo by Mindy Schauer,...

June 22, 2023

Rivian retail center coming to former South Coast Cinemas in Laguna Beach

Irvine’s electric-vehicle maker Rivian is opening a retail and experience center later this year at the former South Coast Cinemas on PCH in Laguna Beach. Dubbed “Spaces,” the center will provide customers an opportunity to...

June 22, 2023

Rivian’s SUV production outpacing pickup truck volume

By Ed Ludlow and Chester Dawson | Bloomberg Rivian Automotive Inc. is rapidly ramping up production of its electric SUV, which the company’s chief financial officer says is on track to overtake output of the...

June 22, 2023

The color of the day: Patriotic

Ethan Ma, 7, walks through a display of 248 American flags in Irvine’s William R. Mason Regional Park on Wednesday, June 14, 2023. The flags recognize the U.S. Army’s 248th birthday and also commemorates Flag...

June 22, 2023

$3.3 million going to students scammed by OC-based debt-relief company

Federal regulators are sending payments totaling $3.3 million to students who were bilked by an Orange County business claiming it would reduce their student loan debt. The Federal Trade Commission alleges Arete Financial Group and...

June 22, 2023

Six Orange County high school players chosen to try out for USA volleyball U19 national team

Six Orange County players have been selected to try out for the men’s U19 national team that will play in the FIVB Men’s U19 World Championship in August in Argentina. The six O.C. players, all...

June 22, 2023

This Tustin teen started a nonprofit to help unhoused youth. Now she’s heading to UCI

While frequently donating items to the Orange County Rescue Mission, Nikka Shahrokni and a group of her Arnold O. Beckman High classmates noticed much of its programming for homeless youth lacked peer involvement. They decided...

June 4, 2023

Woman dies after 2-car crash in Irvine Saturday night

A woman was killed in a two-car crash in Irvine Saturday evening, June 3. The crash occurred at 5:51 p.m. on Irvine Boulevard east of Sand Canyon Avenue, according to Irvine police Sgt. Karie Davies....

June 2, 2023

Portola High Graduation 2023: Our best photos of the ceremony

Irvine Unified School District’s Portola High celebrated its graduating class on Thursday, June 1, with a commencement ceremony on campus. Walking across the stage in front of their cheering families and friends, the smiling grads...

June 2, 2023

University High Graduation 2023: Our best photos of the ceremony

Irvine Unified School District’s University High celebrated its graduating class on Thursday, June 1, with a commencement ceremony at UC Irvine’s Bren Center. Walking across the stage in front of their cheering families and friends,...