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Woman, 87, Struck and Killed By Jeep Wrangler in Irvine

July 22, 2023
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An 87-year-old woman was struck and killed by a Jeep Wrangler in Irvine, authorities said on July 22. The motorist driving the jeep stayed at the scene and cooperated with police, according to Lt. Cathy Scherer of the Irvine Police Department. The victim was identified as Maria Servas, Ms. Scherer said. The black Wrangler was…

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Woman, 87, Fatally Struck by Jeep Wrangler in Irvine

July 22, 2023
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An 87-year-old woman was struck and killed by a Jeep Wrangler in Irvine, authorities said on July 22. The motorist driving the jeep stayed at the scene and cooperated with police, according to Lt. Cathy Scherer of the Irvine Police Department. The victim was identified as Maria Servas, Ms. Scherer said. The black Wrangler was…

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$1.3 Billion UC Irvine Medical Campus Moves Toward 2025 Completion

July 17, 2023
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IRVINE, Calif.—Hundreds of construction and architectural specialists paused for a catered barbeque lunch July 13 to celebrate progress on a “state of the art” all-electrical new University of California–Irvine (UCI) medical facility set to be completed by January of 2025. The $1.3 billion-dollar carbon neutral medical center, located at Jamboree Road and Birch Street, will…

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Irvine Surgeon Gets Nearly 3 Years in Prison for Hospital Bribery Case

July 15, 2023
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An orthopedic surgeon was sentenced on July 14 to 33 months in federal prison for accepting more than $315,000 in bribes and kickbacks for performing spinal surgeries at a now-defunct Long Beach hospital whose owner was imprisoned for committing workers’ compensation insurance fraud. David Payne, 65, of Irvine, was also fined $20,000 and ordered to…

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Irvine Set to Impose Regulations on Electric Bikes

July 15, 2023
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The Irvine City Council moved forward July 11 with plans to impose regulations on e-bikes, fearing that with their increasing popularity, e-bike riders have a higher risk of accidents and pose safety issues for residents. During the meeting, Vice Mayor Tammy Kim said she recently encountered a group of teenagers on e-bikes riding through the…

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Irvine Food Pantry Requests ‘Unexpected’ Food Donations

July 14, 2023
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A local food pantry in Irvine, California, is seeking out a variety of “unexpected” foods from donors amid heightened demand for such supplies over the last few months. According to volunteers at South County Outreach Food Pantry, families with children out of school for the summer are in need of sandwich ingredients, specifically peanut butter…

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166 New Electric Vehicle Chargers Installed at Irvine’s Great Park

July 14, 2023
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On July 11, city leaders in Irvine, California, held a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the addition of 166 Level 2 electric vehicle chargers at the Great Park—located at lots four, five, and six in the park. Mayor Farrah N. Khan said the installation takes the city one step closer to reaching its environmental goals, and the chargers…

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Irvine Moves Forward With Transformation of Asphalt Plant

July 13, 2023
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An asphalt plant in Irvine that has repeatedly been criticized by nearby residents for producing foul odors and potentially dangerous pollutants is on track to close in November, according to Irvine city officials. The city council approved the $285 million purchase of All American Asphalt in April after filing a public nuisance lawsuit against it…

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26-Year-Old Man Suspected in Irvine Burglary Arrested

July 9, 2023
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A 26-year-old man suspected of burglarizing a home in Irvine was arrested at his home in Fontana where over $125,000 in cash and the victim’s watch were found, police said on July 7. Officers responded at around 12:30 a.m. July 5 to a report about a residential burglary on Iluna near Gravity in the Altair…

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Irvine Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing From Cancer-Stricken Grandmother

July 1, 2023
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A 36-year-old woman pleaded guilty on June 30 and was immediately sentenced to six months in jail for stealing thousands of dollars from her cancer-stricken grandmother in Irvine. Lashawn Ellesse Owens pleaded guilty to two counts of grand theft. As part of her plea deal with prosecutors, two counts of theft from an elder adult…

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