Blog - Page 33 of 146 - Shannon Louis

May 7, 2024

Students say they’re firm on demands; UCI officials say some less feasible, but open to talking

Students at UC Irvine continued their protest Monday, May 6, calling for the university to divest itself from companies with ties to Israel and weapons manufacturers, with university officials indicating there’s room to move on...

May 6, 2024

Status Update: The District adds claw machine mecca, Dart Haus and soon simulated racing

Just in time for summer break, The District at Tustin Legacy is adding three “experiential” play spaces for kids and adults. Dart Haus, a Nerf play arena, recently opened. Participants buy battle passes ranging from...

May 4, 2024

‘CicloIrvine’ brings car-free open streets to Irvine

Lively music, light conversation and the sound of footsteps replaced the noise of car tires on the pavement as people walked, ran, pedaled and skated along nearly two miles of car-free roadway. Dubbed “CicloIrvine,” the...

May 3, 2024

UC Irvine, Chapman University Gaza solidarity encampments continue

Two Orange County pro-Palestinian encampments, one at UC Irvine and the other at Chapman University, continued on Friday, with no signs the protestors will be forced out or that the schools will move forward with...

May 4, 2024

UCI chancellor says plans are to continue discussions Monday with student protesters

UC Irvine chancellor told the campus community in a Friday night message that university officials intend to continue discussions with student protesters who formed a Gaza solidarity encampment earlier in the week. Though more demands...

May 2, 2024

Irvine-based Rivian cutting more jobs with woes mounting for EV market

By Ed Ludlow and Isis Almeida | Bloomberg Irvine-based Rivian Automotive will cut an another 1% of its workforce, the second round of layoffs this year as the electric vehicle industry grapples with flagging consumer...

May 2, 2024

No updates on whether UCI will dismantle encampment, spokesperson says

A university spokesperson on day four of the Gaza-solidarity encampment at UC Irvine said there are no updates on whether the university will take further action regarding the protest in light of the overnight dismantling...

May 2, 2024

Nearly 2 miles of street in Irvine will be free of cars this Saturday

For several hours this weekend, there will be zero cars on nearly two miles of roadway along Barranca Parkway and Harvard Avenue in Irvine. Instead, runners, walkers, cyclists and skaters — and maybe even some...

May 1, 2024

UC Irvine pro-Palestinian encampment makes preparations following clashes overnight at UCLA

UC Irvine students at a pro-Palestinian encampment were preparing Wednesday morning, May 1, for possible counter-protestors to arrive on campus as a violent clash that occurred overnight at UCLA has raised fears. “We are getting...

May 1, 2024

33 free fun things to do in Southern California in May

Yes, the sun is finally out, so let’s go and enjoy it! Here’s our list of fun things to do in May that are really free! (And really fun.) FREE ON CERTAIN DATES The Queen...