Irvine-based medical device maker Masimo Corp. today announced that it has entered into an agreement to sell its Sound United consumer audio business to Harman International, a wholly owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., for $350 million. “Since I took over as CEO, a key objective has been refocusing our Read More
Chipotle Mexican Grill has appointed Jason Kidd, the current global chief operating officer at Irvine’s Taco Bell, as its newest COO starting May 19. Kidd joins the Newport Beach-based chain (NYSE: CMG) to oversee nearly 3,800 restaurants and 130,000 employees as of March. Before he joined Taco Bell in Read More
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian has appointed Dr. Jack Sun to lead the cardiovascular surgery program at Hoag’s Jeffrey M. Carlton Heart & Vascular Institute. “Dr. Sun’s arrival marks a new chapter for cardiac care at Hoag,” Hoag Chief Executive and President Robert Braithwaite said in a statement. The cardiovascular surgery Read More
In today’s global economy, translation isn’t just a support function—it’s a strategic necessity. As companies expand across borders, the ability to communicate clearly in multiple languages can directly affect market success, regulatory compliance, and brand perception. Despite this, many executives underestimate the risks of relying solely on machine translation. The Read More
The Costa Mesa Police Department has seen an increase in fraud and grand theft where thieves tend to target elder residents but they do not discriminate on age. In one recent incident, a 19-year-old was contacted by individuals falsely claiming to be federal agents. Under the guise of protecting her Read More
Over the weekend, a concerned citizen alerted the Huntington Beach Police Department about someone slumped over in the driver’s seat of a running car. When the police officers arrived, they found the man passed out, and what was right next to him? Fentanyl – in plain sight. The officers woke Read More
The recently renovated Hyatt Regency Irvine has won a AAA Four Diamond designation, making it the city’s second Four Diamond hotel after Marriott Irvine Spectrum made the list in 2022. It is the first time the property, most previously known as Hotel Irvine and owned by the Irvine Company, has Read More
Alex Matthew Polidore, a 23-year-old man from Hawthorne, has been arrested and charged with human trafficking after investigators with the Orange County Human Trafficking Task Force (OCHTTF) located a missing 17-year-old girl in Los Angeles, according to the Anaheim Police Department. The investigation began after the Irvine Police Department reported Read More
