By Ann Frances – Irvine’s fight against COVID-19 just got a boost, thanks to a July 27 gift of 1 million face masks, courtesy of developer FivePoint. The masks will be used […]
FivePoint gifts 1 million face masks to Irvine to fight against COVID-19
Adorable pet photos wanted for Irvine Animal Care Center fundraiser
By Brian Thomas – If you’ve been watching Major League Baseball, sans fans in the stands, you’ve noticed the cardboard cutouts that are filling the seats these days. Among the photos […]
Irvine stem cell expert lauded for COVID research
By Ann Frances – Irvine-based Hans Keirstead, CEO of Aivita Biomedical, has been recognized for its efforts in developing a personal vaccine for the treatment of cancer and that could help […]
COVID-19 testing begins in Irvine today
By Ann Frances — Irvine residents, as well as those who work in Irvine, can get tested for COVID-19 whether they present symptoms or are asymptomatic. The free testing begins July 13 […]
UC Irvine announces most classes online this fall
By IrvineIndy.com staff – Undergraduate students attending UC Irvine in the fall of 2020 will be doing so remotely in most cases, according to an announcement by the university. In a letter […]
Irvine-based Cognize creates situational awareness tool for businesses
By IrvineIndy.com staff The coronavirus pandemic has resulted in a mandate that employers create a safe work environment for their employees. From temperature checks to keeping the required six feet of distance […]
Taco Bell commits to hiring 30,000 workers this summer
By IrvineIndy.com staff Irvine-based Taco Bell last week announced its commitment to hire as many as 30,000 new employees at all levels this summer, including adding new positions to meet new needs […]
Drive-through antigen testing coming to Irvine this month
By Ann Frances – Story Update: On May 26, the Irvine City Council voted unanimously not to approve the below-mentioned COVID-19 testing program, partnering with U.S. Health Fairs. Drive-through antigen testing will […]
WytCote has COVID-19 antibody test ready; partners with CHOC for study
By Ann Frances – Senior living communities, the hardest hit by the coronavirus pandemic, may soon be able to use a simple blood test to better monitor patients and staff to see […]
Irvine residents in March filed most unemployment claims in O.C.
By Ann Frances – More than 30 million people in the U.S. are now without work, as a result of being furloughed or laid off since mid-March, when the “stay-at-home” orders became […]
