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IUSD leads county in merit semifinalists

Irvine Unified School District continues to set the pace in education. The National Merit Scholarship Corporation has named 62 IUSD seniors as semifinalists in its prestigious 2026 program –… Continue Reading IUSD leads county...

October 2, 2025

Irvine Valley College marks 40 years of excellence

Last month, as workers moved the final steel beam into place on the new Student Services Center at Irvine Valley College, the traditional Topping Out ceremony looked a little… Continue Reading Irvine Valley College...

Great Hikes

Full moon hike at Hicks Haul Road7:30-9:30 p.m. Oct. 6Enjoy an evening hike through stunning rock formations and fragrant native plants while listening to the sounds of nature. The… Continue Reading Great Hikes

October 2, 2025

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. Cottontail rabbits abound, darting under… Continue Reading Wildlife wonderland within...

Slurp up at new Silverlake Ramen at Crossroads

“Good ramen. Good day.” That’s the motto at Silverlake Ramen – and if recent visits are an indication, every day is a very good day. Silverlake Ramen began 13… Continue Reading Slurp up at...

October 2, 2025

Murals and meals marry well here

The restaurant mural revival is upon us, says Elle Decor magazine, which recently deemed site-specific artwork “the ultimate timeless eatery flex.” At these Irvine restaurants, murals provide reason enough… Continue Reading Murals and meals...

Live Más Café opens at University Center

Taco Bell has debuted its new Live Más Café concept at University Center, one of only three in California and part of a nationwide rollout of 30 locations this… Continue Reading Live Más Café...

October 2, 2025

Fryer: Leaders for Orange County’s football awards at the halfway point

Five weeks down, five weeks to go in the high school football season. Now that it’s halfway through the season, let’s take a look at the leaders for Orange County… Continue Reading Fryer: Leaders for...

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