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Something for everyone
Visit Bommer Canyon this season to see open space at its finest after winter rains.
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Jan 30, 2026
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 …
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Jan 30, 2026
Learner Tien captures Next Gen ATP title
Irvine native Learner Tien won the Next Gen ATP Finals, marking one of the most notable victories of his young …
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Jan 30, 2026
Soup Shop now at Los Olivos Marketplace
Soup Shop has opened at Los Olivos Marketplace, bringing its nationally recognized Vietnamese comfort food to Irvine. Founded in 2019, …
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10 new reasons to visit Irvine Spectrum Center
2026 is off to an exciting start at Spectrum Center, with new attractions, boutiques and restaurants adding to the world-class…
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Irvine residents shape vision for new nature park
Nearly four decades after Irvine’s landmark Open Space Agreement, a new community-led master plan is poised to connect key open…
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Breakfast bonanza
Start your day at any of these five extraordinary new spots
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10 happenings in February
1. Art exhibitionsDiscover California’s past and present through two exhibitions at the UC Irvine Langson Museum interim gallery. “Breakdown/Breakthrough: Art…
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UCI museum names its new director
Kathryn Kanjo has been appointed museum director of the UC Irvine Langson Orange County Museum of Art, marking a key…
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New community brings homes to Spectrum District
Hundreds of residents and prospective buyers turned out for the grand opening of Andalucia, a new gated neighborhood of detached…
HIghlights
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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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Learner Tien captures Next Gen ATP title
Irvine native Learner Tien won the Next Gen ATP Finals, marking one of the most notable victories of his young professional career. Held in Jeddah,…
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Trojans seniors determined to deliver success
The University water polo team is off to a strong start behind co-captains’ leadership.
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Irvine sports roundup (October 2025)
Portola H.S.Great start for flag football Portola High’s girls flag football team jumped to a 9-2 start under coach Julie Primero. The Bulldogs won 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 today’s Cattle Camp. It’s even […]
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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.
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Residents celebrate fall and nature at Bommer Canyon
Families gathered beneath the shade of sycamore trees at the renovated Bommer Canyon Cattle Camp for Irvine Company’s annual Fall Festival – a morning of…
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Wildlife wonderland within easy reach
Hiking is great for physical and mental health. It’s also a wonderful opportunity to encounter wildlife on the trails that crisscross and surround Irvine.
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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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 for their classroom practice, leadership […]
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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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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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IUSD ranks No. 1 in statewide testing
The Irvine Unified School District continues its tradition of excellence, ranking No. 1 in California in science, mathematics and English language arts/literacy among public school…
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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…
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Irvine tops area as innovation hub
Irvine has been ranked the leading innovation hub in Southern California, according to a new CommercialCafe study comparing cities across the Western U.S.
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Flex+: A blueprint for small-business success
Next IT Solutions co-founder Josiah Schaffer, addressing his team at the company’s Innovation Office Park space, says the Flex+ program has helped the company move…
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Aspiring students join business leaders
More than 150 high school and college students in UC Irvine’s Future Leaders Initiative visited Irvine Spectrum Center for a day of learning with local…
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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