Category: Top Stories

Electrification 101 Workshop Sparks Engagement

Monday, January 29, 2024 The City of Irvine kicked off the new year in January with an Electrification 101 Workshop, bringing together local contractors, nearly 60 community members, and more than 10 partner organizations — including Cool Irvine, OC Goes Solar, and the Switch is On. The workshop offered valuable resources on electrification technologies Read More

X blocks searches of Taylor Swift to combat explicit deepfakes

(The Hill) – The social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, has blocked searches of pop superstar Taylor Swift after explicit, artificial intelligence (AI) generated images went viral on social media, an executive confirmed Sunday. As of Sunday night, searches of “Taylor Swift” on the social media platform showed Read More

Newport Beach City Manager Update: NB Fire Department Award, CERT Classes

Grace Leung By Grace Leung, Newport Beach City Manager It is my honor to congratulate the Newport Beach Fire Department for earning a prestigious recognition from the Insurance Services Office, a classification shared by only about one percent of the top fire departments nationwide. This is an extraordinary accomplishment that Read More

Jay Leno’s wife diagnosed with dementia; comedian files for conservatorship

by: Talia Naquin, Ashleigh Jackson Posted: Jan 28, 2024 / 01:36 PM PST Updated: Jan 28, 2024 / 01:40 PM PST Comedian Jay Leno has filed to be the conservator of his wife’s estate following her dementia diagnosis, according to court documents obtained by multiple news outlets. Leno’s wife, Mavis Read More

Microsoft CEO: AI needs ‘guardrails’ after fake explicit images of Taylor Swift go viral

(The Hill) — Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella called for more “guardrails” on artificial intelligence (AI) and technology after explicit, AI-generated images of Taylor Swift went viral. In an exclusive interview with NBC News’ Lester Holt, Nadella argued that it’s “our responsibility” to manage the emerging technology. “I’d say two things. Read More

Godinez holds on for win over Westminster and clinches first Golden West League title

Godinez players and coaches celebrate after clinching the league title Friday night. (Photo: Tim Burt, OC Sports Zone). It’s turned out to be a special ending for Godinez High School’s boys basketball team in the Golden West League. The Grizzlies held off a fourth quarter rally by Westminster Friday night Read More