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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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Sep 5, 2024
Students honored for biomed research
Local high school students showcased their biomedical research at an event hosted by University Lab Partners.
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Sep 5, 2024
$25M in upgrades at pet adoption center
The Irvine Animal Care Center Is embarking on a $25 million project to expand compassionate care for pets awaiting a …
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Sep 5, 2024
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.
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Medtech expansion at Spectrum District
Inari Medical, Inc., one of Orange County’s fastest-growing medical technology firms, recently secured a lease for 27,000 square feet of…
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Food for thought
Second Harvest Food Bank CEO Claudia Bonilla Keller shares ideas about fighting food insecurity by volunteering.
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UCI’s Future Leaders Initiative includes a day with Irvine Company
Future Leaders Initiative students visited Spectrum Center to draw inspiration from business executives.
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Irvine teens support STEM
Isabella Dym and Aanya Pillai are on a mission to share their love of tech with grade-school girls.
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Allergan opens its doors for Girls Inc.
Carrie Strom, president of Irvine-based Allergan Aesthetics, led her team in helping a female-mentor program for non-profit Girls Inc.
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Johnson & Johnson MedTech teams dedicated to care
More than 600 volunteers from Johnson & Johnson MedTech offered over 1,200 volunteer hours to students and families in Irvine…
HIghlights
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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 receiver and linebacker.
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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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Beckman wins second CIF baseball title
Beckman High School secured its second CIF Southern Section Division 3 baseball championship with a 2-1 victory over St. John Bosco in a thrilling fashion.
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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.
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Get 10,000 steps and soothe your senses at Peters Canyon
Peters Canyon offers 377 acres of trails through groves of willows and around a lake – perfect for your daily steps.
Master Plan
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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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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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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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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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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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Students honored for biomed research
Local high school students showcased their biomedical research at an event hosted by University Lab Partners.
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Her path to success
Ellen Wang is one of about 500 Irvine high schoolers taking college courses through an Irvine Valley College program.
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Innovative summer camp at UC Irvine helps teens explore and prepare for nursing careers
At UC Irvine’s summer nurse camp, high school students learn CPR, work with mentors and get hands-on exposure to a vital job that needs more…
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IUSD: Preparing for the future
The Irvine Unified School District welcomes students back this month, so we asked Superintendent Terry Walker to describe what families can expect this year.
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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…
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Rivian charges up, Irvine jobs to benefit
Rivian, the Irvine-based company known for its sleekly designed “electric adventure vehicles,” got great news in June when Volkswagen pledged to invest $5 billion in…
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Space tourism launches a new venture in Irvine
Space tourism got a boost – literally – in June when Virgin Galactic launched four paying customers on an hourlong journey that featured a bird’s-eye…
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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