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Artistic swim team triumphs at Junior Olympics
The Meraquas of Irvine worked to perfect a difficult routine and won gold at the Junior Olympics.
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Oct 2, 2024
Din Tai Fung to open at Irvine Spectrum
It was celebrated Taiwanese restaurant Din Tai Fung that first brought the soup dumplings known as xiao long bao to …
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Oct 2, 2024
Best of OC: Irvine Company apartments
Irvine Company’s apartment communities swept this year’s Best of Orange County awards, a readers’ choice poll from The Orange County …
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Oct 2, 2024
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 …
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JA Jiaozi chef honored for innovation
Chef Yong Tian of popular Irvine restaurant JA Jiaozi Authentic Dumplings was featured at the 2024 Taste of Asia Private…
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Student filmmaker wins grand prize
Irvine High junior Harmony Yan-Li was awarded the $6,000 grand prize in the 2024 Discovery Award competition from the Lowell…
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Families Forward: 40 years of impact
What started in 1984 as a humble effort to house Orange County families experiencing homelessness has since grown into one…
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Spectrum District resident shares his five favorite things about the area
Brittany and Evan Dorian love the amenities at Promenade Village such as the pool, the gym and the accessibility to…
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HOTEL HOT SPOT: Jamboree Center’s new Warehouse 72
Modern design, modern art and a modern American bistro menu at the Hyatt Regency Irvine’s new Warehouse 72 make for…
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Elevated burgers
These three fine-dining spots combine top-notch ingredients with elegant service for the best results.
HIghlights
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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 strong starting lineup from last […]
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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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UC Irvine water polo star seeks Olympic gold
Tara Prentice, the all-time leading scorer in women’s water polo at UC Irvine, will play center for the U.S. team as it aims to make…
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Two Irvine Olympians
Golf: Rose Zhang It’s official: At 21, Irvine’s Rose Zhang will be the youngest golfer to compete in the Olympics since 1904. Zhang, one year…
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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…
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Color me content with the beauty of Shady Canyon
There were so many sights to savor as I strolled along Shady Canyon Trail on a recent summer morning.
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Major expansion to park system is on tap
The Irvine City Council has approved the purchase of a 7.3-acre site to build a state-of-the-art indoor gymnasium.
Master Plan
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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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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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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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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 cost, student-faculty ratio, graduation rate and hiring success.
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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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Leaving the Big Apple for UCI: Bernadette Boden-Albala
We talked with Boden-Albala, the director and founding dean of the new UC Irvine Joe C. Wen School of Population & Public Health, about what…
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National Merit Scholars from IUSD
Eight students from Irvine Unified high schools earned one of the nation’s highest academic honors: National Merit Scholar.
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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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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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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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