IRVINE, Calif.—The 2021 Chemistry Nobel Prize winner and University of California–Irvine alumnus David MacMillan has a lot to say about what it was like to win. His story—coupled with his massively successful research—made for an evening of riveting recollections laced with laughter and happy tears as he took the stage May 24 at UC Irvine’s…
Nobel Laureate, UCI Alumnus on What It’s Like to Win the Prize
2 Men Arrested in Attempted Burglary in Irvine
IRVINE, Calif.—Two men suspected of trying to burglarize a home in the gated neighborhood of Shady Canyon in Irvine were in custody on May 24. An Irvine Police Department officer located a suspicious vehicle parked in the neighborhood of Quail Hill at 11 p.m. on Saturday and noticed a two-way radio and a loaded ghost…
Suspect ID’d in Laguna Woods Church Shooting That Killed 1, Injured 5
LAGUNA WOODS, Calif.—An investigation continued Monday, May 16, to determine the reason an Asian man allegedly shot one man to death and wounded five others at a predominantly Taiwanese Laguna Woods church Sunday, May 15, before congregants tackled and hogtied him with an extension cord. David Wenwei Chou, 68, of Las Vegas, Nevada was booked…
Orange County Power Authority Reports $3 Million Operation Loss
The Orange County Power Authority—the county’s first community choice energy program—released a report at a May 3 board meeting that showed a $3 million operating loss over a nine-month period, as the agency’s financial feasibility has been questioned since its launch. The power authority was created in November 2020 to provide greener energy to residents…
Irvine Tops Southern California Cities in Access to Parks
IRVINE, Calif.—Irvine ranks among the top 10 cities in the nation when it comes to parks, placing far above other Southern California municipalities in an annual survey released Tuesday by the Trust for Public Land. Irvine ranked eighth on the trust’s list—down from seventh one year ago. The rankings are based on factors including proximity…
Bass Pro Shops to Open Irvine Location
IRVINE, Calif.—Bass Pro Shops plans to open a new superstore location in Irvine in late 2022 or early 2023, the company announced April 29. This will be the company’s second outlet in Orange County. A Rancho Cucamonga location opened in 2007. Irvine City Councilwoman Tammy Kim lauded the announcement. “Irvine! We will soon have a…
OC Community Invited to Crime Survivors ‘Super Hero’ 5K
IRVINE, Calif.—Walkers, runners, and Orange County residents of all ages will gather Saturday, April 30, for the annual Crime Survivors “Super Hero” 5K Run/Walk Health & Fitness Expo, to be held at Mason Regional Park in Irvine. The annual event brings together crime victims and survivors, volunteers, law enforcement personnel, and participants from throughout southern…
Irvine to Work With Live Nation to Find Permanent Site for Amphitheater in Great Park
IRVINE, Calif.—The City of Irvine will be contracting with concert venue operator Live Nation to find an area inside the Great Park to build a permanent amphitheater, after approving the matter during an April 26 council meeting. Currently, the city has been using the FivePoint Amphitheatre, a temporary location south of the Great Park since…
Irvine Authorizes FIFA World Cup to Use Great Park for Training
IRVINE, Calif.—The Irvine City Council voted on April 26 to allow the Great Park Sports Complex to be used as a training site for the 2026 Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup. Given that FIFA is in the final stages of selecting the host cities for the 2026 games, the City of Los…
Irvine Passes Nepotism Law
IRVINE, Calif.—Irvine formally passed on April 26 an ordinance that will prevent its councilors from appointing family members to the city’s committees, commissions, and boards, though one councilman says the ordinance is politically motivated against his wife, who sits on an advisory committee. Currently, each councilor can appoint one person to each of Irvine’s 23…
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