Category: irvine

VIDEO: Two-Story Fire Engulfs Irvine Home

IRVINE, Calif.—Flames consumed a garage attached to a two-story Irvine home and spread to the roof and attic Monday morning and firefighters believe it was caused by a lithium-ion battery failure. Neighbors reported the fire at 12:32 a.m. in the 4000 block of Homestead Street, according to the Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA). Our OCFA…


Man Convicted of Attacking Female Janitor in Irvine

SANTA ANA, Calif.—A 25-year-old man was convicted Dec. 5 of attempting to sexually assault a woman cleaning offices in Irvine after hours. Eduardo Godoy Gonzalez attacked the victim about 1:30 a.m. Feb. 6, 2019, in an office building at 17877 Von Karman, prosecutors said in a trial brief. According to prosecutors, the victim, who was…


Fire Damages Two-Story Residential Structure in Irvine, 8 Displaced

IRVINE, Calif.—Fire Nov. 27 damaged a two-story multi-family residential structure in Irvine. Eight people were displaced by the fire, according to KABC. Firefighters dispatched at 4 a.m. to the 300 block of Deerfield Avenue extinguished the blaze in under an hour and a half, the Orange County Fire Authority reported. “A mayday was declared during…


Irvine Adopts Workload Rules, Safety Standards for Hotel Workers

The Irvine City Council Nov. 22 officially adopted an ordinance that will require better safety practices, higher pay in some areas, and a more balanced workload for hotel workers in the city. The council approved the second reading with a 3–1 vote—with Vice Mayor Anthony Kuo dissenting and Councilman Mike Carroll absent. Under the new…


Orange County Iranians Join Forces to Amplify Voices in Iran

As tensions between protesters and the government continue in Iran, Iranian American groups in Orange County, California, have come together to amplify the voice of the people in their motherland through various means—from holding rallies and art exhibits, to pushing city officials to pass resolutions condemning the Iranian regime. The uprising began after the death…


In-N-Out 2023 T-shirt Released

A new 2023 T-shirt is now available for In-N-Out fans, the popular burger chain announced Nov. 17 on their social media accounts. The shirt features a gray-toned image of a 1970’s Dodge Charger, shooting flames in front of the chain’s first store in Baldwin Park, California. Hints of neon green light up the chain’s famous…


$1 Billion Expansion to Irvine Hoag Hospital Underway

Construction has begun on a $1 billion expansion of Hoag Hospital in Irvine, which will add two hospitals specializing in women’s health, digestive illnesses, and cancer. “Having a hospital provide services for complex issues, here locally, is beneficial for everyone,” Irvine Mayor Farrah Khan told The Epoch Times. The new facilities will be named the…


Irvine Man Accused of Stealing $2.6 Million from Real Estate Agency

SANTA ANA, Calif.—An Irvine man suspected of embezzling $2.6 million from a Newport Beach-based real estate agency was arrested Monday on mail and wire fraud charges. Varun Aggarwal, a former executive of KBS Realty Advisors, submitted bogus invoices from 2012 through January 2022 for consulting services that were never performed, according to prosecutors. He used…


Irvine Art Exhibit Latest in Iranian Protests

IRVINE, Calif.—An art exhibit was held at the city’s great park Nov. 5, where original works of art including oil paintings and images relating to the uprising in Iran were displayed for public viewing. The exhibit is just one of many organized events in the nation to seek support for the people of Iran in…


Free Compost Available for Orange County Residents Nov. 5

Residents of Orange County, California, can pick up free compost this Saturday, Nov. 5, from three different locations as the OC Waste & Recycling—which manages waste and landfills in the county—is working to recycle organic waste. “OC Waste & Recycling creates quality compost material from green waste collected from homes across Orange County. … Our…