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Woodbridge High math teacher wins Presidential Award as one of nation’s best
The Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching represent the nation’s highest honor for teachers in STEM.
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Apr 1, 2025
Irvine is happiest city in Southern California
Irvine climbed to No. 3 in WalletHub’s annual “Happiest Cities in America” ranking, up two spots from last year and …
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Apr 1, 2025
Build-A-Bear now open at Spectrum
Children can bring their imaginations to life – one creation at a time – at Build-A-Bear Workshop, now open at …
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Apr 1, 2025
University High students honored
Three students from University High were named among the top 300 scholars in the Regeneron Science Talent Search, the nation’s …
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Bopomofo Cafe opens at Alton Square
Popular tea shop and eatery Bopomofo Cafe has opened at Alton Square.
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Sweet treats
The brunch menu at Hive & Honey Rooftop Bar atop Marriott Irvine Spectrum takes AM eating to new heights.
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Manaao Thai to open at Spectrum Center
Manaao Thai Comfort Food, renowned for its authentic Thai cuisine, is set to open a new location at Spectrum Center…
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Soaring to success
Irvine resident Mia Frederick, a 16-year-old ballerina from the Southland Ballet Academy, stands poised for greatness.
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10 happenings this April
1. Contemporary dance Parsons Dance, one of the world’s most dynamic contemporary dance companies, brings its signature athleticism and artistry…
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Top moments in Irvine innovation
First flight California’s first recorded flight started in an Irvine bean field in 1909. Aviator Glenn Martin lifted up 8…
HIghlights
Columnists
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On target
Prodigy Carson Chan earns accolades for his archery skills as he prepares to go for Olympic glory.
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Irvine Sports Roundup (April 2025)
Portola H.S. Girls hoops sets record The Portola High School girls basketball team advanced to the semifinals in the CIF 2AA and CIF Southern Section…
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Irvine Sports Roundup
Vaqueros take hoops league title The Irvine High School boys basketball team captured the Pacific Coast League title for the first time since 1991 with…
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Bulldogs celebrate their best season ever
It was only one play, but it represented so much more: a season turned from sour to special, a team seizing another deciding moment, a…
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A season for the record books
Northwood girls flag football captures title In a sport still so new, the girls from Northwood High rallied around an unlikely source: experience. Led largely…
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Spring forward
Explore Laguna Wilderness with a hike on Laurel and Lizard trails, where your imagination can run wild.
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Women wanderers
Irvine resident Sangeetha Gopalakrishnan is an avid hiker, artist and outdoor enthusiast. In 2019, she founded a women’s outdoors group, which has since grown into…
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Hike leader finds love in all forms on the trails
Annette Heiertz is an Irvine Ranch Conservancy volunteer who is in love with the land – and the husband she met on the trails.
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Bommer Canyon Cattle Camp offers family fun
About 200 people enjoyed rollicking fun and bluegrass music from the Jordan Hook Band under the dappled shade of sycamore trees at the renovated Cattle…
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3 outdoor adventures
Delight in the season with a stroll along any of the trails departing from Bommer Canyon, especially during open access days.
Master Plan
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Irvine earns Master Plan accolade
The master-planned city of Irvine has been recognized as the nation’s best planned community by Zonda, an international real estate research organization.
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Hidden in plain sight: Subtleties of the Master Plan
A master plan may sound like a formidable document full of statistics and theories, but done right – as in Irvine – it’s a blueprint…
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A secret to Irvine’s beauty
The landscape architecture of Irvine is a key part of why the city is such a desirable place to live. Pick a place in Irvine,…
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Early attention to infrastructure pays off
Every great city is built upon a solid foundation, known as infrastructure. Across America, it’s often overlooked or crumbling. In Irvine, however, infrastructure was master…
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Irvine home values are strongest in U.S.
The city’s Master Plan is key to continuing appreciation, experts say.
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Reinvestment to enhance The Market Place
Since debuting in 1988, The Market Place has become one of Southern California’s most popular open-air shopping and dining destinations, drawing millions each year to…
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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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Young Irvine author puts his actions into words
Samuel Parigela has accomplished more in his youth than most manage in a lifetime.
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University High students honored
Three students from University High were named among the top 300 scholars in the Regeneron Science Talent Search, the nation’s oldest and most prestigious science…
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UCI surpasses big fundraising goal early
UC Irvine’s Brilliant Future campaign has made history, surpassing its $2 billion fundraising goal – becoming the first philanthropic initiative in Orange County to reach…
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Irvine schools receive nearly $200,000 for classroom innovation
A new student-run news broadcast, a more inclusive recess experience and a district-wide academic competition are among the programs that will soon take shape in…
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Fulbright honor goes to UC Irvine again
UC Irvine has been named a Fulbright HSI Leader for the fourth consecutive year by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural…
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Taking Irvine’s innovation economy to the next level
Irvine’s exceptional talent pool and coveted quality of life have made it one of America’s strongest hubs for innovative industries, including medtech, gaming and electric vehicles.
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A banner year ahead for Irvine’s star EV maker
Progress is revving up at Rivian, the Irvine-based company that makes the sleek electric SUVs and trucks we’re seeing everywhere.
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Twitch expands beyond gaming
Lily Lewis helps shape the future of livestreaming at Twitch, where she supports more than 100 top creators and expands the platform beyond gaming.
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City of Hope OC relies on ‘culture of curiosity’
Annette Walker guides a $1.5 billion investment in bringing City of Hope’s leading-edge cancer care to Orange County.
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Report finds rare balance – one job for each Irvine resident
A new report by the Orange County Business Council (OCBC) more broadly backs up these accolades, describing Irvine as the county’s “jobs hotspot,” with more…
Sustainability
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Concepts of environmental sustainability were pioneered in Irvine and continue to guide the city today
Nature was on the minds of Irvine Company planners as far back as 1959. Though “environmental sustainability” is widely recognized today, it was largely unknown then.
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Irvine among nation’s greenest cities
Thanks to its abundance of parks, open spaces and trees, Irvine has been named one of the “Greenest Cities in America” by the finance website…
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EV drivers boosted by more city chargers
Electric vehicle owners in Irvine have a growing number of options to charge up.
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Water-wise tips for fall
In September, plants’ water needs drop by approximately 30% even if the temperature is hot. Because the days are shorter, evaporation decreases. Plus, plants begin…
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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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