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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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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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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…
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MoonGoat Coffee now at UCI Research Park
One of Orange County’s most celebrated coffeehouses has opened a new cafe near UC Irvine.
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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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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10,000 steps at Mason Regional Park
On a recent Sunday in between late-winter rainstorms, I spent a sunny morning at Irvine’s 339-acre William R. Mason Regional Park. While in pursuit of…
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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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IUSD schools named Distinguished Schools
Four Irvine Unified School District schools have earned the state’s highest honor for high-achieving campuses. Jeffrey Trail Middle School, South Lake Middle School, Venado Middle School and Northwood High School […]
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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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