Feb 2, 2023
OC’s first airport
In 1923, aviator Eddie Martin leased a patch of The Irvine Ranch to open Orange County’s first airport. He offered $5 joy rides in his…
A Look Back
Nov 30, 2021
THE STORY OF WILLIAM PEREIRA, IRVINE’S ORIGINAL PLANNER
As Irvine celebrates its 50th birthday, it’s a reason to remember Pereira, whose creativity helped guarantee the city’s quality of life.
Sep 2, 2021
How Jeffrey Road got its name
Many Irvine street names provide a glimpse into our past. For instance, Jamboree Road was built and named for the 1953 Boy Scout Jamboree that brought 50,000 Scouts to The Irvine Ranch.
Aug 2, 2021
Community Focus: Al Treviño
After 50 years, early Irvine Company planner Al Treviño calls Irvine “a resounding success.”
May 3, 2021
NEXT STOP: IRVINE TRAIN STATION
Trains have played an important role in Irvine since 1887, when the Santa Fe Railroad first laid tracks across The Irvine Ranch.
Apr 5, 2021
Irvine time capsule
How we got The Picnic Grounds
Mar 2, 2021
THE PRESIDENT VISITS UC IRVINE
On June 20, 1964, a crowd of 15,000 people followed a newly paved road to an open field on The Irvine Ranch to witness history.…
May 4, 2020
Irvine’s Most Historic Structure
Part of James Irvine’s ranch house is the oldest remaining structure in the City of Irvine. When Irvine’s house was built in 1868, there was…
Feb 2, 2020
Breakthroughs
Irvine has long been a world leader in science, medicine and technology.
Nov 26, 2019
Making Their Mark
Meet four people that inspired us this year.