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40th annual Bren Honors Concert is pitch perfect
IUSD students put on a world-class performance and receive a $2 million gift
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Apr 10, 2024
Irvine among top 5 happiest cities in U.S.
Irvine residents are among the happiest in the nation, according to a recent study.
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Apr 10, 2024
Irvine Tech Week returns this month
Entrepreneurs, innovators and investors will converge on Irvine for a weeklong celebration of new and emerging technology.
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Apr 10, 2024
MoonGoat Coffee now at UCI Research Park
One of Orange County’s most celebrated coffeehouses has opened a new cafe near UC Irvine.
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Live, work and play
Since its debut in 1988, The Market Place has inspired millions of shoppers with its top lifestyle brands and one-of-a-kind…
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Dinner party: Cynthia Vigil of Benny & Mary’s
Restaurateur Cynthia Vigil designed every detail of Benny & Mary’s, which recently opened at Irvine Towers.
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Bass Pro Shops opening is one for the ages
A museum-like aquarium is just one attraction at Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World that recently opened at Alton Marketplace.
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City hosts open-street festival on Barranca
A 1.7-mile stretch of Barranca Parkway from Harvard Avenue to Woodbridge Village Center will be transformed into a public park…
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A family-friendly ‘perfect fit’ in North Irvine
The Merchants enjoy Hicks Canyon Trail in Eastwood Village – one of many ways the village creates a neighborly feeling…
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OluKai opens first store on mainland
OluKai, the Hawaii-inspired premium footwear brand, has opened its first mainland storefront at Irvine Spectrum Center. The high-performing national retailer…
HIghlights
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Two-time league MVP has higher aspirations
Irvine High School senior Alexia Duncan, who’s been swimming since she was 4 years old, hopes to swim the 100-meter backstroke in the 2028 Summer Olympics.
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Sports Roundup (April 2024)
Baseball race down to wire Pacific Coast League The Pacific Coast League baseball race could go down to the wire with Northwood, Beckman, Irvine, Woodbridge…
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National ski star is not even in high school yet
Olivia Taleon stars in both half-pipe and slopestyle events, but admits the slopestyle is her favorite because it includes obstacles such as jumps and rails.
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Sports Roundup (March 2024)
Girls water polo team makes CIF finals Northwood High School After finishing 23-10, the Northwood High girls water polo team advanced to this year’s CIF…
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Big-time player
Portola High basketball star Kira Watanabe has tallied over 1,000 points and 500 assists in her career.
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Residents celebrate Earth Day at Quail Hill event
Hundreds of Irvine residents gathered at the Quail Hill trailhead on April 13 to celebrate the city’s renowned parks and open spaces, enjoying a pancake breakfast and guided hike along […]
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Celebrate Irvine’s open space
Kick off spring with a community event at Quail Hill Loop Trail.
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Helping you hike
One reason why hiking on The Irvine Ranch is so rewarding is due to the good work of the Irvine Ranch Conservancy, which last year…
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New ways to explore Irvine’s wilderness
Hikers, bikers and picnickers now have new ways to enjoy Irvine’s northern open space crown jewels: over 20,000 acres designated a “Natural Landmark” by state…
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A walker’s paradise
Editor’s note: This is the first of a regular column that shares with readers cool locations in Irvine to log 10,000 steps – the magic…
Master Plan
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The Market Place: Celebrating 35 years
As The Market Place celebrates 35 years, see how it was master planned as a unique live-work-play destination.
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Master-planned success: Irvine voted best OC city
The master-planned city of Irvine has been voted the best city to live in for the eighth consecutive year by Orange County Register readers.
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10 beautiful places in Irvine
Discover the landscapes and architecture that make Irvine uniquely beautiful.
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Study: Beauty lures jobs and boosts home values
When competing for all that cities need to succeed – like brainy residents, good jobs and strong home values – Irvine has a superpower: The…
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Set in motion: How master planning limits traffic and eases commutes
Irvine’s Master Plan prioritizes mobility, making moving in and around town more efficient.
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Irvine’s early attention to infrastructure pays off
Irvine’s smart street system, abundant greenery and ample open space stem from farsighted planning that began more than half a century ago.
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Decade-by-decade: Creating a ‘City of Intellect’
1960: Irvine Company donates 1,000 acres to the University of California to create a new campus: UC Irvine. 1964: President Lyndon B. Johnson officiates at…
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Homes near jobs is Irvine’s priority
The city of Irvine is moving forward with a master plan housing agreement to create new housing within two of Irvine’s economic centers to meet…
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“We have conceived the city of Irvine as a city of villages.” -Irvine Master Plan
The last thing Irvine’s master planners wanted was anonymous look-alike neighborhoods, like those typical of so much of 1960s suburbia. They aimed to design a…
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40th annual Bren Honors Concert is pitch perfect
IUSD students put on a world-class performance and receive a $2 million gift
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New Arts Village opens at Irvine Valley College
Irvine Valley College has opened the doors on its new Arts Village for students.
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UCI to add new research facility
Construction is underway on a new UC Irvine research facility to develop treatments for some of society’s most complex illnesses.
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University High wins Ocean Sciences Bowl
University High School recently took top honors in a tournament at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory that tested students’ knowledge of the ocean.
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Irvine schools among state’s best
University High and Irvine Unified School District earned top honors in an influential ranking of public schools.
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Johanna Faries is Blizzard Entertainment’s new president
Johanna Faries, Blizzard’s pick for its new president, stepped into her job in early February, taking the helm of the multibillion-dollar gaming giant.
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Mazda moving toward an all-electric world
Mazda vehicles are manufactured primarily in Japan, but the Irvine headquarters is where research, design, craftsmanship and innovation for the North American market takes place.…
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Irvine Tech Week returns this month
Entrepreneurs, innovators and investors will converge on Irvine for a weeklong celebration of new and emerging technology.
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United Way’s century of giving
One of Orange County’s most celebrated charities is celebrating 100 years of building community – and there are plenty of ways to help.
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UCI partners with Karma Automotive to address industry climate concerns
Irvine-based Karma Automotive recently announced a strategic partnership with UC Irvine’s Resilience and Adaptation Development in California initiative. This alliance meets both entities’ goals to…
Sustainability
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City to establish new preserve
Irvine announced plans to acquire and close the All American Asphalt plant in North Irvine and transform the area into a natural open space preserve.
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Over 1 billion gallons of rainfall captured
The 16 days of rain in January did more than green the hillsides; they also delivered over 1 billion gallons of water to Irvine Lake.
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EV shuttles designed here at home
Irvine-based Karma Automotive has begun offering a service to convert existing commercial vans and buses into electric vehicles, allowing customers to save money and go…
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New institute studies autonomous vehicles
UC Irvine has opened a new research facility aimed at making breakthrough discoveries in zero-emission and autonomous vehicle technology.
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Remove turf to save water and money
Water continues to be a precious resource in California. If you are interested in conserving it while inspiring others to do the same, removing your…
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