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Welcome to the holidays
It’s the season for merriment and joy. We have everything you need for memorable holidays with loved ones.
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Nov 19, 2024
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 …
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Nov 19, 2024
Citywide Serve Day draws hundreds
More than 650 residents came together for Citywide Serve Day, organized by the nonprofit Love Irvine in collaboration with the …
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Nov 19, 2024
South Lake Middle School wins honors
Irvine’s South Lake Middle School has been named a 2024 National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education.
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Generosity on display
Donate at the annual toy drive hosted by the Irvine 2/11 Marine Adoption Committee for its Marine families.
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Year in review
Irvine reveled in a great 2024, garnering accolades for high-ranking schools, rising home values, abundant parks and championship teams.
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Brazilian steaks now at Venture Park
Galpão Gaucho, a Brazilian steakhouse with roots in Napa Valley, has opened at Venture Park.
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Broken Yolk Cafe now open at Crossroads
Broken Yolk Cafe, at Barranca Parkway and Culver Drive, serves traditional favorites and limited-edition items such as Kickin’ Chicken Corn…
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405 project wins awards
The freeway improvement was named the best project in Southern California
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Girls Inc. sparks Irvine teen’s activism
Kristen Lew’s LinkedIn page describes her as a passionate mental health activist.
HIghlights
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Goal achieved
Irvine’s Noah Davidson scored the winning goal for the U.S. National Under-17 team in an international hockey tournament in Slovakia.
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Irvine sports roundup
Flag football nabs title Woodbridge High School Woodbridge’s girls flag football team finished Pacific Coast League play with a 14-0 record, earning the program’s second…
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Irvine sports roundup (October 2024)
Boys water polo wins 7 in a row Woodbridge H.S. Woodbridge’s boys water polo team started the season with seven consecutive victories. “We returned a…
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Woodbridge captain eager for playoff run
A lot is on the line this season for the Woodbridge High girls flag football team, led by senior Zoey Ceman, a captain who plays…
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Senior is Northwood’s man in the middle
Northwood High senior standout Joseph Harper was a force on defense last season as a 6-foot-2, 220-pound defensive end, earning All-CIF honors for the second…
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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 Camp in Bommer Canyon.
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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.
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Loop trail reveals hidden wonders to the curious hiker
After my recent hike twice around the nearly 2-mile Quail Hill Loop, I’ve come to believe in fairies. Fairy shrimp, that is.
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Fitness fun
Health and wellness opportunities are everywhere in Irvine, with groups to join offering activities for everybody.
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Irvine painter bridges past
When artist Dennis Carrie moved to Irvine in 2000, the trees behind his new Northpark home reminded him of his childhood in the San Fernando…
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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South Lake Middle School wins honors
Irvine’s South Lake Middle School has been named a 2024 National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education.
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A+ in education
UC IRVINE U.S. News & World Report ranks UC Irvine among the nation’s top 10 public schools for the 10th consecutive year. IRVINE VALLEY COLLEGE…
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Irvine Valley College ranked No. 1 in state
In August, the personal finance website WalletHub ranked it first among California’s 116 community colleges and sixth in the nation, based on factors that include…
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Irvine teens win at international Genius Olympiad
The Woodbury Village siblings designed their invention, which is still in the prototype stage, to take the guesswork out of gardening and encourage more people…
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AI helps student rocket from Makerspace to aerospace
Montgomery’s interest in artificial intelligence was a turning point.
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Global AI hub
Stuart McClure, co-founder of cybersecurity firm Cylance, helped Irvine take a leadership position in artificial intelligence.
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Terran Orbital acquired for $450M
Terran Orbital, the world’s leading provider of nanosatellites and microsatellites, with major operations in Irvine, is set to embark on a new chapter after its…
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Electric air travel
Irvine-based Supernal is creating the future of air mobility, a high-tech helicopter hybrid for transporting people.
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Entrepreneurial spirit
From his Irvine Spectrum District office, Anthony Katz turned a homemade ice pack into a $700 million company.
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Terran Orbital nabs top business award
Irvine-based Terran Orbital Corp. was named “Best Business of the Year” by the Greater Irvine Chamber. Terran serves the commercial aerospace and global defense industries…
Sustainability
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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 WalletHub.
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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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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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