By Ann Frances – Drive-through antigen testing will begin in Irvine the week of May 26, the result of a May 12 decision by city leaders. The test will be free for […]
Drive-through antigen testing coming to Irvine this month
Taco Bell’s Irvine headquarters transformed into drive-thru for truckers
By Brian Thomas – When was the last time you saw a big rig negotiate the Disneyland-Autopia-like road that most drive-thru restaurants have? You know, the narrow, curvy path that leads from the […]
Irvine-based Wells of Life helps fight COVID-19 in Uganda
By Ann Frances – The nonprofit is given “first responder” status in the country’s efforts to stem the spread of coronavirus. Hand washing is said to be the best defense against the […]
Irvine has most confirmed coronavirus cases in county
By Ann Frances – Orange County has 656 confirmed cases of coronavirus and 13 deaths, as of April 2, according to the latest update from the Orange County Health Care Agency. Irvine […]
Irvine’s confirmed COVID-19 count as of March 29 (1:21 p.m.) stands at 36
By Ann Frances – Irvine is among three cities with the highest numbers of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Orange County. As of this posting, Irvine has 36 confirmed cases of coronavirus, […]
Internet speed slower in Irvine, result of stay-home order
By Brian Thomas – As more people across the country comply with government orders to shelter in place due to the coronavirus, Internet download speed is getting slower. In Irvine, home Internet […]
Treatment for COVID-19 being tested by UC Irvine researchers
By Ann Frances – UC Irvine researchers are now testing an antiviral drug that, if proven effective, may be used to treat patients who have contracted COVID-19. Remdesivir, produced by Foster City, […]
Community Centers closed to public
By Brian Thomas – An executive order issued on March 17 has closed all community centers in the city of Irvine in an attempt to slow the spread of coronavirus. This includes […]
Alzheimer’s O.C.–adult day center attendance plummets, gala postponed due to COVID-19 outbreak
By Ann Frances – Irvine-based Alzheimer’s Orange County today announced that its planned March 21 annual gala will be postponed to Aug. 22 of this year, a result of increasing concerns over […]
Irvine resident wins big in Publishers Clearing House contest
By Ann Frances – They say you can’t win unless you play. The Publishers Clearing House Prize Patrol says Marc Friedman of Irvine plays often. In fact, according to the company, he […]
