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February 24, 2024

Time to ‘play ball’ in Orange County

With crisp uniforms and big smiles, young ballplayers celebrated the start of a new season of baseball. Little League and Pony Baseball teams throughout Orange County hosted opening day events on Saturday, while others are...

February 23, 2024

CSUF alumna honored for her work creating low-income housing

In honor of their accomplishments in their respective fields and their service and support of the university, Cal State Fullerton is recognizing four Distinguished Alumni and two Honorary Alumni on Feb. 24 as the 2024...

February 23, 2024

Real estate news: Demolition begins for 2-building office complex in Santa Ana

A two-building office campus is Santa Ana is being torn to shreds this week as a redevelopment project ratchets into high gear. Kearny Real Estate is replacing Elevate@Harbor at 3100 and 3130 S. Harbor Blvd....

February 22, 2024

Rivian to cut 10% of salaried staff as EV momentum stalls

By Ed Ludlow and Aashna Shah | Bloomberg Irvine-based Rivian Automotive shares fell in early trading after the electric-vehicle maker issued a disappointing production forecast and announced plans for another round of job cuts. The...

February 20, 2024

Irvine-based Rivian has a cash problem as EV demand slows

By Esha Dey | Bloomberg Irvine-based Rivian Automotive lost its claim to be Tesla’s most credible competitor long ago. Now, its ability to navigate an EV demand slowdown poses its biggest test. With even auto...

February 20, 2024

Walmart moves forward with $2.3 billion deal to buy Irvine’s TV maker Vizio

By Jaewon Kang | Bloomberg Walmart topped earnings estimates in the fourth quarter as choosy shoppers nevertheless kept buying in its stores. Separately, Walmart said it agreed to buy smart-TV maker Vizio Holding Corp. for...

February 17, 2024

Election 2024: Get to know the candidates in California’s 37th state Senate race

The race for California’s 37th state Senate district is a crowded one — and features some familiar names for legislative spectators. The sprawling SD-37, which changed during the decennial redistricting process in 2021, includes at...

February 16, 2024

Spreading cheer — and little rubber ducks — around the community

“What luck! You found a duck!” They’re yellow and purple and blue, pirates and aliens and giraffes. They’re little rubber ducks, accompanied by kind messages, and meant to spread a little bit of cheer around...

February 16, 2024

Irvine’s new, free shuttle service is almost ready for passengers

The city of Irvine this week unveiled a free shuttle service city leaders say will provide residents with convenient access between homes, schools and workplaces. Called Irvine CONNECT, the new service will be fully ready...

February 15, 2024

Walmart in talks to buy Irvine-based TV maker Vizio

By Jaewon Kang | Bloomberg Walmart is in talks to buy Irvine-based TV maker Vizio Holding Corp. for more than $2 billion, the Wall Street Journal reported. Discussions are ongoing and a deal may not...