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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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Mar 8, 2024
Bass Pro Shops opens at Alton Marketplace
The much anticipated Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World is set to open its doors at Alton Marketplace on March 27.
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Mar 8, 2024
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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Mar 8, 2024
OluKai opens first store on mainland
OluKai, the Hawai’i-inspired premium footwear brand, has opened its first mainland storefront at Irvine Spectrum Center. The high-performing national retailer …
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Out-of-the-booth business secrets from Irvine’s top Girl Scout Cookie entrepreneur
Over the past seven years, she has sold an astounding total of 35,913 boxes.
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Finding a cure, and career, at City of Hope
Tina Wang reminds herself to smile every time she walks into a cancer patient’s room at City of Hope. “A…
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Dinner party: Cynthia Vigil of Benny & Mary’s
Before Cynthia Vigil and her husband, Chad Reinhardt, became restaurateurs, she ran a fashion tech company, and he was an…
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Our top spots for hot pot
Dpot Woodbridge Village Center Shabu-shabu – a hot-pot dish of sliced and boiled meat and vegetables with dipping sauces –…
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Hoag’s new imaging machine is only one on West Coast
Last year, Hoag introduced a 3D imaging machine that is the first-of-its-kind on the West Coast. Known as a VECTRA…
HIghlights
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Sports Roundup (March 2024)
Boys 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 Division 4 finals, before losing […]
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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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Water polo star’s career is taking flight
Northwood High water polo player Michael Abshier, who shattered a number of school records, looks to continue his success at the Division 1 college level…
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Cooper Stearns is hungry for a CIF banner
Irvine High School junior Cooper Stearns has a dream: to lead the Vaqueros basketball team to its first CIF playoffs in nine years.
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Tennis twins
They’re just sophomores, but twins Kenzie and Kylie Nguyen have helped put the Portola High girls tennis team on the map, while setting individual records.
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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 hosted over 1,700 guided hikes and activities.
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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…
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OC Parks opens 7 new trails in Gypsum Canyon
Michael O’Connell, president and CEO of the Irvine Ranch Conservancy, describes his favorite hikes in the Irvine Northern Open Space Preserve.
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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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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Study: Irvine Valley College stimulates OC economy
Irvine Valley College serves as a major economic engine for Orange County by providing a high-quality education to students, training skilled workers and employing residents…
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Five tips for raising creative kids – inside and outside the classroom
Erin Zoumaras loves to inspire children’s creativity – so much so that when she’s not on the job as director of Irvine Unified School District’s…
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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…
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Need a business boost? Try University Lab Partners in Irvine
ULP now partners with more than 60 companies who altogether have well over $500 million in assets. Located at UCI Research Park, ULP is in…
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AT&T orders electric vehicles from Rivian
An Irvine-based electric vehicle maker will provide custom vans, trucks and SUVs to AT&T under a new program aimed at cutting carbon emissions and improving…
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The science guy
With his stem cell research, Hans Keirstead dreams of curing the world of – almost everything.
Sustainability
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Free shuttle service starts next month
A new, free shuttle service for Irvine commuters starts rolling on April 1. Irvine CONNECT will pick up passengers every 20 minutes at 77 stops across the city.
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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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