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Elevated living
Summit at Orchard Hills blends sweeping views and timeless luxury.
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Jul 24, 2025
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 …
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Aug 6, 2025
Shake Shack opens at The Market Place
One Shake Shack in Irvine wasn’t enough. The Market Place location, in addition to the Irvine Spectrum Center spot, offers …
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Aug 6, 2025
IUSD students display at Festival of Arts
Nearly 50 Irvine Unified School District students were selected to exhibit their artwork at the prestigious Laguna Beach Festival of …
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Irvine Dining Guide A to Z
Enjoy an alphabetical compendium of iconic Irvine restaurants and dishes – from All That Shabu to Zov’s – that will…
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Outdoor Latin bars in Irvine
In sunny Southern California, summer evenings offer an especially delightful time for outdoor cocktails and appetizers. In Irvine, many of…
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Personal touches at new jewelry stores at Spectrum Center
Dainty jewelry, jewelry you can’t take off, jewelry you create yourself … those are among the possibilities at Caitlyn Minimalist,…
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3 generations give together, gain rewards
Volunteering has become a family tradition for these longtime Irvine residents.
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Finding home at Promenade apartments
Brandon Jensen has called Promenade at Irvine Spectrum apartments home for three years.
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Shake Shack opens at The Market Place
One Shake Shack in Irvine wasn’t enough. The Market Place location, in addition to the Irvine Spectrum Center spot, offers…
HIghlights
Columnists
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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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High school sports roundup: No-hitters and Beckman volleyball
Baseball and softball no-hitters abound in Irvine Irvine High School senior Drake Brito threw a no-hitter for the Vaqueros in a 4-0 Pacific Coast League…
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On target
Prodigy Carson Chan earns accolades for his archery skills as he prepares to go for Olympic glory.
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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 and get fit.
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3 great starter hikes in Irvine
1. Hicks Canyon Trail Ideal for families, Hicks Canyon Community Park offers plentiful shade – as well as playgrounds, restrooms and picnic spots – along…
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3 in a row: Irvine parks best in the state again
Each summer, Irvine residents are reminded how lucky they are to live within one of America’s best citywide park systems when the Trust for Public…
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Hike Orchard Hills
Step into the past while marveling at the present during a guided hike, where you might see deer and rabbits.
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The future is bright at Great Park
Three years ago, Irvine approved the Great Park Framework Plan to further the vision of a world-class metropolitan park. What could become the most significant…
Master Plan
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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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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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Orchard Hills robotics team honored
Five Orchard Hills Middle School students recently earned international recognition at the 2025 VEX V5RC World Championship in Dallas. The RoboHawks 8838D team of Carlos Alarilla, Edison Chen, Priyaan Chudgar, […]
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IUSD students display at Festival of Arts
Nearly 50 Irvine Unified School District students were selected to exhibit their artwork at the prestigious Laguna Beach Festival of Arts Junior Art Exhibit, running…
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Irvine Company hosts Future Leaders Initiative workshop for aspiring students
More than 150 high school and college students participating in UC Irvine’s Future Leaders Initiative visited Irvine Spectrum Center for a day of learning with…
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Heartfelt harp
Irvine teen Naomi Gesk shares her passion for the harp as she brings hope to churches, hospitals and fundraisers and wherever the community needs uplifting…
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Sierra Vista wins national science title
Sierra Vista Middle School’s Science Olympiad team has clinched the Division B National Championship, the school’s second national title in four years.
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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.
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The heart of Irvine’s medtech economy
A decade before Irvine became Irvine, a retired electrical engineer made a decision that would help shape the city’s future – and touch millions of…
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Rivian expands across from HQ
Rivian Automotive is growing its Irvine footprint with a new 95,000-square-foot lease at 14410 Myford Road, across from its headquarters. The EV maker, already the…
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Ventura Foods moves to Spectrum Terrace
Ventura Foods – supplier of household and restaurant staples such as Hidden Valley Ranch and many other sauces, oils and dressings – is relocating its…
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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