Alyse Billiard

Former congresswoman and UCI professor Katie Porter announces governor bid

Former congresswoman Katie Porter announced her bid for the 2026 California governor’s race on March 11. Porter returned to the University of California, Irvine...

Huntington Beach City Attorney Michael Gates joins Trump administration

Michael Gates announced his departure from his position as Huntington Beach city attorney to join President Donald Trump’s administration on Feb. 10. Gates took...

Huntington Beach declared a non-sanctuary city

Members of the Huntington Beach City Council voted unanimously to declare Huntington Beach as a non-sanctuary city for undocumented immigrants on Jan. 21. Local...

Orange County Registrar of Voters certifies city council results

The results for the Nov. 5 General Election, including the five seats on the Irvine City Council, were certified by the Orange County Registrar...

Water pipe rupture flooding causes structural damage at UCI

A 12-inch water pipe burst near UCI’s University Club, causing flooding and the closures in nearby engineering, natural sciences and physical sciences areas on...

ASUCI and AGS cohost CA-47 candidate forum with Dave Min

The Associated Students of UCI (ASUCI) and Associated Graduate Students (AGS) hosted a forum featuring Dave Min, a candidate running for a House seat...

Laguna Hills DMV location closes, leaving three Orange County DMVs

The Laguna Hills Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) office permanently closed on Oct. 18 after 37 years of service. The closure was first announced in...

Irvine Nights hosts Ultimate King of Pop: A Michael Jackson tribute show

The Irvine Nights festival hosted Ultimate King of Pop, a Michael Jackson tribute night, as an installment in the Great Park Live festival on...

California University and College Ballot Bowl voter initiative for students

The California University and College Ballot Bowl will award campuses with the highest number of students registered to vote during Aug. 12 to Nov....

12th Season: New Swan Shakespeare Festival

Each season, the New Swan theater company at UCI performs two Shakespeare plays rotating on a nightly basis throughout July and August. This season...

Irvine set to withdraw from Orange County Public Library System

Members of the Irvine City Council voted unanimously on July 23 to approve withdrawing from Orange County Public Library (OCPL). The city will establish...

Irvine City Council members consider updates to the Irvine General Plan regarding housing

Irvine City Council members heard a presentation for a proposed update to the Irvine General Plan on July 23. The plan focuses on the...

Local rain or shine: the Irvine Farmers’ Market

Farmers and shoppers gather at the weekly Irvine Farmers’ Market in the parking lot of Mariners Church from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. on...

The Antweavers: A community of crafters

The Antweavers at UCI meet every Thursday in Humanities Hall 254 from 5-7 p.m. to enjoy crafting in a social environment. The Antweavers is...