IRVINE, Calif.—University of California—Irvine (UCI) announced on Sept. 7 a five-year, nearly $11 million grant from the Zurich-based Jacobs Foundation for the creation of a collaborative network to help tailor digital technologies for children. The network, to be called Connecting the EdTech Research EcoSystem (CERES), will bring together global leaders in computer science, psychology, neuroscience,…
UC Irvine Awarded $11 Million Grant to Improve Digital Technologies for Children
Orange County Sheriff’s Department Arrest Four More Suspects Connected to String of Burglaries
The Orange County Sheriff’s Department announced Aug. 24 they arrested four more suspects related to a string of burglaries across the county. The department’s Directed Enforcement Team found the suspects while they were burglarizing a residential home in the city of Irvine on Blue Note St. Aug. 23 at approximately 9:30 pm. The homeowners arrived back at…
Irvine Council Removes Orange County from Great Park Name
The Irvine City Council dropped “Orange County” from the Great Park’s name to reflect the park’s ownership. The council voted 4-1 to modify the park’s name during a July 27 meeting, with Councilmember Larry Agran dissenting. “The City of Irvine is a top destination that is home to multiple attractions, including Great Park,” Mayor Farrah Khan said in an…
New Entrepreneur and Technology-Based High School Coming to Irvine
A new high school is coming to Irvine this fall that will allow students to hone their technology and entrepreneurial-based skills while being able to earn college credit at the same time. The high school, called Westcliff Preparatory Academy, will be opened by Westcliff University after the school’s leaders wanted to offer the benefits of…
Irvine to Finish Jeffrey Open Space Trail, Connecting Santa Ana Mountains to Ocean
The City of Irvine will finally complete the last portion of the Jeffrey Open Space Trail (JOST) after receiving $14.5 million in funding from California State Senator Dave Min’s office. The trail, which opened in 2015 after $30 million in construction, is 3.5 miles along Irvine’s Jeffrey Road, spanning from Portola Parkway to the 5…
California College Students Contest Vaccination Mandates to Return to Campus
Some students across California school systems are concerned about recently implemented requirements to get the COVID-19 vaccine prior to stepping foot on campuses again in the fall, saying it should be their decision about what they put in their bodies. The University of California (UC) and California State University (CSU) systems announced in July that…
Irvine Residents Share Asphalt Plant Concerns
Residents of Irvine, Calif., were set to gather at city hall July 28 to share concerns about an asphalt plant they say is bringing toxic emissions into nearby neighborhoods. The meeting was arranged by Irvine Councilmember Larry Agran, the only publicly-elected critic of All American Asphalt, an asphalt-mixing plant in North Irvine. Organizers said the rally…
Irvine Considers Renaming Orange County Great Park
July 13, 2021
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The City of Irvine, Calif. will consider renaming Orange County Great Park to Irvine Great Park during its July 13 council meeting to better establish Irvine’s jurisdiction over the land. Councilmember Anthony Kuo said the name sometimes confuses people in Orange County, who believe they should have a say in how the park is developed and managed….
Irvine Officials Break Ground on Water Park
IRVINE, Calif.—Irvine officials broke ground July 7 on a water park at the Orange County Great Park. Officials are aiming to open the Wild Rivers Water Park by next summer. The Irvine City Council approved the project in April 2020 and in November the city’s planning commission granted a permit for the 20-acre project at…
Tourism Rebounds in Orange County
July 3, 2021
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The tourism industry in Orange County, Calif. is once again booming as more visitors make their way to its popular beaches and renowned attractions. “We are breathing a little easier around here now,” Jay Burress, president and chief executive of Visit Anaheim, told The Epoch Times. “Things are coming around.” Hotel occupancy in Anaheim—perhaps best known…
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