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Irvine is leading the way for innovators
When biologist Maksim Plikus took the leap into the multibillion-dollar market for hair-loss treatments, he had lots of local support. Plikus came to UC Irvine…
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Mar 2, 2026
OC Restaurant Week returns March 8-14
More than 40 restaurants across Irvine Spectrum Center, The Market Place and other Irvine centers will participate in OC Restaurant …
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Mar 2, 2026
Din Tai Fung brings iconic dumplings to Irvine
The popular, family-owned restaurant is now open in a spacious new location at Spectrum Center
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Mar 2, 2026
Kicking off 2026
Join the crowd to watch Orange County Soccer Club host Las Vegas Lights FC for the home opener at the …
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Residents’ vision for new nature park emerges
As a part of a community-driven master-planning process over the past year, the vision for Irvine’s largest nature park on…
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Tips from a pickleball pro
Tobin Wazzan is a pickleball coach who teaches at Portola Springs Community Park, which features six lighted dedicated pickleball courts…
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IVC program helps teachers get a jump on the craft
Rebecca Pineda knew she wanted to pursue a teaching career from the beginning. Her own kindergarten teacher made a profound…
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Bringing sunlight to Irvine museum
“At Home in Sunlight: A State in Motion, 1897-1940” is on view through May 16 at the UC Irvine Langson…
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Innovators now and for the future
Mozart In Me Music has transformed the lives of Beckman High juniors Katie Tran, Athena Yang and Adriana Anesi since…
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The perfect pitch
Seven years ago, Robert Brunswick and his wife, Kitty, co-founded Hoag Innovators, a group of donors focused on learning and…
HIghlights
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Great Park Ice: Elevating skaters to elite heights
The place has helped produce Olympians and world champions and a growing number of stars who have represented America and beyond. Great Park Ice can motivate so dramatically, in fact, […]
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Open skating for everyone
Home to skating champions, Great Park Ice also offers opportunities to those who’ve never skated at all. “A lot of people in Southern California might…
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OCSC upgrades stadium ahead of 2026 season
Orange County Soccer Club will expand capacity and upgrade fan experiences at Championship Soccer Stadium ahead of the upcoming season, responding to rising demand following…
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Irvine High runner sets national record and more
Summer Wilson’s incredible cross-country season finished with dominant back-to-back performances
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Irvine sports roundup (February 2026)
Woodbridge H.S.Warriors win CIF title After losing its first seven games, Woodbridge’s football team finished on a hot streak and beat Montebello, 24-23, in the…
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Cattle Camp: Where the Old West comes alive
History buffs, Bommer Canyon has something for you. Years ago, thousands of cattle roamed The Irvine Ranch and were rounded up at the site of…
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Paddles ready as new pickleball courts open in Woodbridge
More than 200 people gathered under clear blue skies at Mike Ward Community Park as Irvine opened eight new pickleball courts, drawing players eager to…
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New pickleball courts at Mike Ward Park
Pickleball players have new courts to call home in Woodbridge. Eight courts have opened at Mike Ward Community Park to meet the demand for one…
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Seasonal photo spots
Take advantage of the vast open space around Irvine to use as a lush background for your festive family portraits.
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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IUSD students showcase innovation at annual science fair
Innovation and curiosity were on display as Irvine Unified School District students presented hundreds of original research and engineering projects at the 45th annual IUSD Science Fair. Students in grades […]
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Woodbridge STEM teacher honored
Woodbridge High School career technical education teacher Daniel Pilchman has been named a 2025 Outstanding STEM Educator by the Orange County Department of Education, earning…
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Irvine Unified honors outstanding teachers
Irvine Unified School District announced its 2025‑26 Teachers of the Year and Teachers of Promise, recognizing seven educators across elementary, middle and high school campuses…
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Orchestrating the scene for nearly a decade
Maestro Bin He’s creative spark has helped shape Irvine’s cultural scene since 2017, when he first took the podium of the South Coast Chinese Orchestra.…
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Spirit of Excellence Gala raises $1.3 million for Irvine schools
More than 300 business leaders, alumni and education supporters gathered at VEA Newport Beach for the 15th annual Spirit of Excellence Gala hosted by the…
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Celebrating Small Business: Culver Plaza
JUNBI MATCHA & TEAOwner: Khanh MongOpened at Culver Plaza in October 2023 “Culver Plaza is a lively, community-centered hub that perfectly aligns with Junbi’s inviting, everyday enjoyment vibe. We love […]
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Danaher to acquire Irvine-based Masimo
Danaher Corp. will acquire Irvine-based medical device maker Masimo Corp. for nearly $10 billion, a deal that further underscores Irvine’s growing role as a hub…
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25 years of making melodies and memories
Irvine Art & Music stays in tune with the community through lessons, special programs and instrument rentals and repairs
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Brewing success
Community and creativity are on display at Left Coast Brewing Company
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FieldAI lands in Irvine, boosting city’s tech stature
Imagine a self-driving vehicle steering into a wildfire to shut off a gas valve or a robot descending into a mine to make sure it’s…
Sustainability
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Irvine among first Clean California Communities
The city of Irvine has been named one of the first 33 communities in the state to earn the new Clean California Community designation from Caltrans, the state agency responsible for highway maintenance and transportation infrastructure.
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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…
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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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