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 […]
Irvine residents in March filed most unemployment claims in O.C.
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 […]
Amazon grocery store coming to Irvine
By Brian Thomas – The online giant Amazon continues its move to establish brick and mortar retail stores to expand its physical presence, including one planned for Irvine. The company, which owns […]
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 […]
Tillys says e-commerce division will sustain the brand; top execs forego compensation
By Brian Thomas – Tillys has temporarily closed its 239 retail stores in the U.S., including its Irvine Spectrum Center location. Non-management store employees have been furloughed. On March 18, the company […]
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 […]
