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Health care boom
A $4 billion investment in three new hospitals and several care centers will make the city a national hub for innovation and wellness.
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Oct 2, 2025
Irvine tops area as innovation hub
Irvine has been ranked the leading innovation hub in Southern California, according to a new CommercialCafe study comparing cities across …
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Oct 2, 2025
Worldwide fun
International dance, food, art and more are on display this month at the 24th annual Global Village Festival at Great …
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Oct 2, 2025
Berry delicious
The new Bluberry Social at Northpark Plaza is an Americana-style cafe that puts fun twists on breakfast favorites.
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Love Irvine to host Citywide Serve Day
Hundreds of residents are expected to gather for Love Irvine’s fifth annual Citywide Serve Day on Nov. 8. Last year,…
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Live Más Café opens at University Center
Taco Bell has debuted its new Live Más Café concept at University Center, one of only three in California and…
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Murals and meals marry well here
The restaurant mural revival is upon us, says Elle Decor magazine, which recently deemed site-specific artwork “the ultimate timeless eatery…
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Slurp up at new Silverlake Ramen at Crossroads
“Good ramen. Good day.” That’s the motto at Silverlake Ramen – and if recent visits are an indication, every day…
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Best city to live in for 10th year in a row
Irvine has again been named the “Best City to Live in” by Orange County Register readers, earning the honor for…
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Vision becomes reality at The Market Place
A new park, restaurants and apartments add to the center’s allure
HIghlights
Columnists
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Trojans seniors determined to deliver success
The University water polo team is off to a strong start behind co-captains’ leadership.
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Irvine sports roundup (October 2025)
Portola H.S.Great start for flag football Portola High’s girls flag football team jumped to a 9-2 start under coach Julie Primero. The Bulldogs won the…
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Athletes of the Year
These Irvine students performed at the highest level in multiple sports.
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A stunning start
Irvine’s Learner Tien took Professional tennis by storm to start this season, beating two of the best players in the world before the French Open.
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UCI’s summer sports camps offer life skills and growth
Each summer, UC Irvine’s fields, courts and pools come alive with the energy of thousands of young athletes.
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Wildlife wonderland within easy reach
Hiking is great for physical and mental health. It’s also a wonderful opportunity to encounter wildlife on the trails that crisscross and surround Irvine.
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Great Hikes
Join a full moon hike plus two more special treks this month.
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Hike Quail Hill to Laguna Canyon and back: Bring a picnic lunch
Many Irvine hikers and walkers know about Quail Loop, a pretty – and pretty easy – 2-mile trail that begins at the trailhead near the…
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Nix Nature Center: A great destination for kids
Inside Nix Nature Center, in addition to the topographical map that offers a hawk’s-eye view of Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, there are hands-on activities that…
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Getting started is easier than you think
Hiking is one of the simplest forms of exercise, which is something I realized in my 40s. I needed a way to work off calories…
Master Plan
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Irvine is area’s best city for renters
Irvine once again affirmed its reputation as one of the nation’s premier places to live by earning the top spot among Southern California cities for…
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Best city for families in Southern California
WalletHub recognized Irvine as the fourth-best city for families in the U.S. for 2025.
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Irvine is top city in the state
Irvine has been named California’s best city to live in – and the fifth best in the U.S. – by Niche, a national platform for…
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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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Irvine Valley College marks 40 years of excellence
In 1985, Irvine Valley College became the 105th community college in the state.
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IUSD leads county in merit semifinalists
The National Merit Scholarship Corporation has named 62 IUSD seniors as semifinalists in its prestigious 2026 program – the most of any district in Orange…
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Program connects students with leaders
More than 200 students, educators and industry leaders gathered recently at UCI Beall Applied Innovation Center for University Lab Partners’ annual ROCK the Science event,…
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Star-struck teen leads internship team at NASA
Yunji Lee fell in love with the stars when she was 8 years old.
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Back-to-school with Irvine Unified Superintendent Cassie Parham
Irvine families welcomed a new school year last month as students embarked on the 2025-26 year at campuses across the city. Irvine Unified Superintendent Cassie…
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Irvine tops area as innovation hub
Irvine has been ranked the leading innovation hub in Southern California, according to a new CommercialCafe study comparing cities across the Western U.S.
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Flex+: A blueprint for small-business success
Next IT Solutions co-founder Josiah Schaffer, addressing his team at the company’s Innovation Office Park space, says the Flex+ program has helped the company move…
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Aspiring students join business leaders
More than 150 high school and college students in UC Irvine’s Future Leaders Initiative visited Irvine Spectrum Center for a day of learning with local…
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Irvine tableware shop dishes out creative cutlery
A ceramic resting place for chopsticks that’s in the shape of a smiling orange rabbit.
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A perfect blend: McClain Cellars pours fun
In August, for many of us a lazy time of year, McClain Cellars winery founder Jason McClain will be crazy busy – as usual.
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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